Travel reviews by Mr & Mrs R from Lincs
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
2
Countries visited
2
Lodges stayed in
16
Excursions taken
2
Wonderful Adventure
Namibia and 1 other country between 10 Oct 2010 and 29 Oct 2010
"Apart from the car hire, everything more than met our expectations.
The itinerary was a great success with no adverse reflections on any of the chosen lodges. Thanks to Tracy for her help and advice.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Just keep up the good work!"
The itinerary was a great success with no adverse reflections on any of the chosen lodges. Thanks to Tracy for her help and advice.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Just keep up the good work!"
Arranged By Tracy Lederer
Auberge Omulonga, Namibia (this camp has since closed)
"Perfect stopover for Etosha after long flight"
1 night
Arrived
11 Oct 2010
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Excellent
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
Taleni Etosha Village
"Excellent Lodge only 2km from Anderson Gate"
2 nights
Arrived
12 Oct 2010
"Very good accommodation, friendly staff, pretty gardens and excellent food."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Excellent
Mushara Bush Camp
"Excellent camp close to Van Lindequist Gate"
2 nights
Arrived
14 Oct 2010
"The tents were very spacious, well equipped and nicely situated to ensure good privacy."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Good
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Kaisosi Lodge (Not currently featured by Expert Africa)
"Peaceful location near Rundu"
2 nights
Arrived
16 Oct 2010
"The riverside location made this lodge a relaxing and scenic stop-over. Larger lodge than expected due to adjoining camp site."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Average
Facilities
Average
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
Ndhovu Safari Lodge
"Excellent location on riverbank"
2 nights
Arrived
18 Oct 2010
"Whilst the location of the tents were excellent, we believe that they are rather dated now and therefore can no longer be classed as luxury as described in their brochure.
However any shortfall in expectations were compensated by the riverside location and "nightly grunting" from nearby hippo's."
However any shortfall in expectations were compensated by the riverside location and "nightly grunting" from nearby hippo's."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Good
Rooms
Average
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Mazambala Island Lodge, Namibia (this camp has since closed)
"A real oasis of peace and tranquility"
2 nights
Arrived
20 Oct 2010
"A beautiful island position with lovely views across the flood plain. The staff were exceedingly helpful and informative.
The game drive to Bwabwata NP will be remembered not just for the excellent game but for its scenic beauty. The island nature walk was also a lovely informative experience.
A place where we would love to return!"
The game drive to Bwabwata NP will be remembered not just for the excellent game but for its scenic beauty. The island nature walk was also a lovely informative experience.
A place where we would love to return!"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
Ichingo Chobe River Lodge
"Beautiful"
2 nights
Arrived
22 Oct 2010
"Excellent in every respect.
We could not fault anything with this lodge other than we were unable to stay longer. The fishing was the high light of our stay with special thanks to Robert for achieving our first Tiger fish catch."
We could not fault anything with this lodge other than we were unable to stay longer. The fishing was the high light of our stay with special thanks to Robert for achieving our first Tiger fish catch."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Chobe Princesses
"Great River Cruise"
1 night
Arrived
24 Oct 2010
"Observing game and birdlife from a river setting made this a unique experience which will be remembered for ever.
The boat crew were very friendly, attentive and informative making our stay a lovely experience"
The boat crew were very friendly, attentive and informative making our stay a lovely experience"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Ilala Lodge
"Nice comfortable hotel close to Vic Falls"
3 nights
Arrived
25 Oct 2010
"Ideal hotel to visit the Victoria Falls and chill out at the end of our holiday.
A la carte menu was limited but breakfast menu was excellent.
Hotel staff were friendly and helpful."
A la carte menu was limited but breakfast menu was excellent.
Hotel staff were friendly and helpful."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Geoff & Lena's Holiday
Namibia between 15 Oct 2008 and 1 Nov 2008
"A really exciting first trip to Namibia. Scenery and accommodations far exceeded our expectatations. We were made to feel welcome at every destination and are already planning our next trip.
Many thanks to Gwynneth for her advice and assistance in organising our itinary."
Many thanks to Gwynneth for her advice and assistance in organising our itinary."
Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch
"Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch review"
2 nights
Arrived
16 Oct 2008
"Lovely setting. Excellent food and service. Highlight was seeing & feeding cheetahs. Staff very friendly."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Average
Rooms
Good
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Average
Canyon Lodge
"Canyon Lodge review"
2 nights
Arrived
18 Oct 2008
"We were really impressed with helpful, cheerful and friendly service. Surprised by the beautiful gardens in such a hostile desert climate."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Average
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Desert Horse Inn
"Desert Horse Inn review"
2 nights
Arrived
20 Oct 2008
"Enjoyed our stay but perhaps the least spectacular of the locations visited on our trip."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Average
Service
Good
Activities
Average
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Facilities
Average
Sinclair Guest Farm, Namibia (this camp has since closed)
"Sinclair Guest Farm review"
1 night
Arrived
22 Oct 2008
"Lovely hosts. Made to feel really welcome. Would liked to have stayed longer."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Activities
Average
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
BullsPort Lodge and Farm
"Bullsport Guest Farm review"
2 nights
Arrived
23 Oct 2008
"Another nice welcome. Friendly personal service. Especially enjoyed "communal" dining with hosts and other guests. Enjoyed some of the many hiking trails."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Kulala Desert Lodge
"Kulala Desert Lodge review"
2 nights
Arrived
25 Oct 2008
"Wonderful experience. Stunning scenery from our chalet. Management (especially Chris) very helpful and informative.
Balloon flight over desert: The expertise of the Pilot Paul and his ground support team were amazing. The flight and champagne breakfast were excellent. A truly wonderful experience which will last for ever in our memories."
Balloon flight over desert: The expertise of the Pilot Paul and his ground support team were amazing. The flight and champagne breakfast were excellent. A truly wonderful experience which will last for ever in our memories."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Average
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Cornerstone Guesthouse
"Cornerstone Guesthouse review"
3 nights
Arrived
27 Oct 2008
"Accommodation was first class, and within easy walking distance of the town. Peter and Margo were excellent hosts and deserve to make a success of their new venture. Highly recommended."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Feedback response
We organised a day-trip to Sandwich Harbour for these travellers from Sakopmund, about which they commented:
"What a wonderful experience. This trip turned out to be the highlight of our holiday. Our guide Ernst was a pleasure to spend the day with. He was very informative and caring of the wild life and environment. It was a priviledge to be shown the wonderful bird life of the area and experience the spectacular "dune drive" - memory of which will last forever."
"What a wonderful experience. This trip turned out to be the highlight of our holiday. Our guide Ernst was a pleasure to spend the day with. He was very informative and caring of the wild life and environment. It was a priviledge to be shown the wonderful bird life of the area and experience the spectacular "dune drive" - memory of which will last forever."
Ballooning in the Namib Desert
"ballooning"
27 Oct 2008 • Morning excursion
The expertise of the Pilot Paul and his ground support team were amazing. The flight and champagne breakfast were excellent. A truly wonderful experience which will last for ever in our memories.
Excellent
Coast and Sandwich Harbour
"Sandwich Harbour"
28 Oct 2008 • All-day excursion
What a wonderful experience. This trip turned out to be the highlight of our holiday. Our guide Ernst was a pleasure to spend the day with. He was very informative and caring of the wild life and environment. It was a priviledge to be shown the wonderful bird life of the area and experience the spectacular "dune drive" - memory of which will last forever.
Excellent
Christine our host made us most welcome & provided a lovely evening meal."