Travel reviews by Family A from New Zealand
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
3
Lodges stayed in
13
Excursions taken
0
Absolutely fantastic trip
Namibia and 2 other countries between 10 Dec 2012 and 2 Jan 2013
"We had an absolutely superb trip and our family will treasure our memories forever.
We thought it was a very well balance trip, with organised activities balanced with independent travel. Renting a car was a fabulous way to travel around Namibia with a young family and the trip was very well planned with the travel distances very manageable and clear The detailed organisation by Maruska and Saskia made for a seamless and very enjoyable holiday.
Our time with the Bushmen was one of our highlights so thanks for the suggestion and organisation of this part of our adventure.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
At times it would have been nice to know if we were going to be travelling on gravel or sealed roads and the map provided didn't seem to differentiate between the two."
We thought it was a very well balance trip, with organised activities balanced with independent travel. Renting a car was a fabulous way to travel around Namibia with a young family and the trip was very well planned with the travel distances very manageable and clear The detailed organisation by Maruska and Saskia made for a seamless and very enjoyable holiday.
Our time with the Bushmen was one of our highlights so thanks for the suggestion and organisation of this part of our adventure.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
At times it would have been nice to know if we were going to be travelling on gravel or sealed roads and the map provided didn't seem to differentiate between the two."
Arranged By Maruska AdyeRowe
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
"Victoria Falls Safari Lodge review"
2 nights
Arrived
10 Dec 2012
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Activities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Chobe Safari Lodge
"Chobe Safari Lodge review"
2 nights
Arrived
12 Dec 2012
"The family room could accomodate 2 children and 2 adults but not our 3 children. We would have preferred to stay all in one unit but were told this wasn't possible. The 2 rooms we were given were a reasonable distance apart which we didn't think was ideal and a matress could easily have fitted in the family unit.
We loved the swimming pool and the food"
We loved the swimming pool and the food"
Average
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location
Good
Service
Average
Activities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Mazambala Island Lodge, Namibia (this camp has since closed)
"Mazambala Island Lodge review"
1 night
Arrived
14 Dec 2012
"Very friendly and welcoming
We got a few small electric shocks from the light switch in the room"
We got a few small electric shocks from the light switch in the room"
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Activities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
Ngepi Camp (Not currently featured by Expert Africa)
"Awesome outlook from our tree house"
2 nights
Arrived
15 Dec 2012
"We loved the tree house over the river and this made this camp one our favourites.
We think they must have gone to a bit of trouble to fit add an additional single bed and have it all set up ready for us to stay together as a family.
We really enjoyed our trip to a nearby village"
We think they must have gone to a bit of trouble to fit add an additional single bed and have it all set up ready for us to stay together as a family.
We really enjoyed our trip to a nearby village"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
Roy's Restcamp
"Roys Restcamp review"
1 night
Arrived
17 Dec 2012
"Very accomodating and friendly"
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Average
Service
Good
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Average
Food
Good
Nhoma Camp
"Nhoma Camp review"
2 nights
Arrived
18 Dec 2012
"Our time with the Bushmen was one of our highlights of our 4 week trip.
This unique experience will be treasured by both the adults and the children in our family."
This unique experience will be treasured by both the adults and the children in our family."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Frans Indongo Lodge
"Frans Indongo Lodge review"
2 nights
Arrived
20 Dec 2012
"Great service, friendly and helpful
It would be nice to have an option of having dinner earlier that 8pm at night as our youngest child was almost asleep as dinnner was served."
It would be nice to have an option of having dinner earlier that 8pm at night as our youngest child was almost asleep as dinnner was served."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Mushara Bush Camp
"Mushara Bush Camp review"
2 nights
Arrived
22 Dec 2012
"The staff at Mushara Bush Camp were exceptionally friendly and accommodating. They went out of their way to welcome us and talk to the children about their days activities. Victoria was exceptionally nice.
Our children loved the pool and unique playground."
Our children loved the pool and unique playground."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Taleni Etosha Village
"Taleni Etosha Village review"
2 nights
Arrived
24 Dec 2012
"The staff were polite but not overly friendly or welcoming.
The extra matress was provided but still had to be made up by us."
The extra matress was provided but still had to be made up by us."
Average
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location
Good
Service
Average
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Average
Food
Good
Meike's Guesthouse (Not currently featured by Expert Africa)
"Meike's Guesthouse review"
3 nights
Arrived
26 Dec 2012
"Very friendly and accommodating
Swakop Sandboarding an awesome activity and great bunch of guys"
Swakop Sandboarding an awesome activity and great bunch of guys"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
Rostock Ritz
"Rostock Ritz review"
1 night
Arrived
29 Dec 2012
"Superb location and outlook.
The children loved the meercats and swimming pool
A great place to stop on route to Soussusvlei
Very freindly and accommodating"
The children loved the meercats and swimming pool
A great place to stop on route to Soussusvlei
Very freindly and accommodating"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Desert Camp
"Desert Camp review"
2 nights
Arrived
30 Dec 2012
"The food and the service at Soussusvlei Lodge was exceptional"
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Average
Rooms
Good
Facilities
Good
Galton House
"Galton House review"
1 night
Arrived
1 Jan 2013
"Brief stop before flying. Nothing was open as it was New Years Day."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Average
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
The breakfast food was exceptional
The airport transfer was welcoming and Benji went the extra mile.
The adjoining rooms was a great feature for a family."