Travel reviews by Mr A from Oxfordshire

"The Grand Dedale is a fantastic find if you are looking for a beatiful place to stay in the Wellington area. Angelo and Tina have created a luxury retreat that really sets its self apart.

Set within the Doolhof Wine esate the gardens, walks and buildings all reflect an oasis where you can spend many days without even thinking about visiting the surrounding area. Food is excellent and a changing menu each day reflecting local produce. Any diatary requests can be accomodated. Would highly recommend the Grand Dedale and will be returning soon.

Whilst we did not use the Spa, others who were there at the same time were extremely pleased with the treatments received."

"Marooned in a luxury lodge miles from civilisation.

From the moment you arrive at the car park and start your journey you realise how amazing this place really is. How they managed to build and service the lodge is both a feat of engineering and logistics. The views are to die for and it really makes you become at one with nature. Service is excellent and the facilities are top notch. I would recommend taking a bottle of bubbles to the hot tub located on the beach and sit back to ebjoy the view.

Make sure you do the beach / rock pool walk and try the various Fynbos additives for gins."

"This was only an overnight stop after travelling from the UK.

Staff are the highlight and couldn't have been more helpful. Rooms are a bit tired but perfectly OK.

Food was excellent especially the breakfast omelette."

"This is a stunning lodge in every aspect. From the moment you arrive at the gate you are looked after by a dedicated team. We took a number of drives in the reserve and a trip to Etosha with Leon and his knowledge really helped us get the most out of each trip.

Rooms and communal areas are well appointed and food always to a high standard. Dining whilst overlooking the waterhole is quite an experience.

Do try to take some time to sit in the hide at the waterhole."

"This must be the most stunning location i have ever been to !

Set between the boulders with unbelievable views this is a place to come and unwind. Total tranquillity, excellent service with a quality menu and wine list.

Wish i could have stayed longer.

Special thanks to Ambrosius who took great care of us."

"Only booked as a stopover and chose for it's location but really surprised me that the Strand is so much better than expected.

Great location and views, good bars and excellent breakfast."

"If you are going to the Namib desert this is the place to stay.

Great people, excellent facilities, food and really go out of their way to make it special.

Thanks to Daniel for the sunset drinks and the excursion."

"Great location in centre of town, friendly staff and they even helped to fix the the 4*4 we had broken on the drive up. Only had breakfast at the hotel as we went to Joe's Beer House for the evening so cannot comment on the food really."

"Kanana has excellent staff and guides, they treated us incredibly well and wanted for nothing. The camp is well laid out and both communal areas and tents are up there with the best of them.

The only down side was the location as at the end of the season the waterways are often too shallow to navigate and limits what they can do."

"This rates as the best camp we have stayed in over a number of safaris. This is primarily due to the staff, their knowledge, attention to detail and all with a smiling face. Jono and Justin should be proud of the camp they run and the quality of their team. The tents aren't up to the same standard as Kanana but your not there for the bedroom and they are more than adequate. We loved the decanter of sherry at the end of a hard day's viewing.

We were extremely lucky to see leopard on every game drive together with assortment of lions, elephants etc and we owe so much to our guide Adam."