Travel reviews by Mr K from New York

"The lodge was very good and I'm glad I decided against spending the first night in Windhoek.

Saw some nice wildlife and enjoyed the rock art on the sundowner drive. Went on the trail by camp the following morning; scenery was impressive though the rock art wasn't as good as the night before.

Food was ok - everything was covered in a lot of sauce."

"I was upgraded and the Moroccan theme was a little ostentatious for my liking, but everyone was very nice.

Although activities were not included, I went on a sundowner drive on the reserve with Victor the first night and was impressed, so I also went on morning and afternoon game drives in Etosha the following day.

All the meals were excellent."

"Another great lodge.

Games drives were very good and were lucky enough to see African Wild Cat. The floodlit water hole was spectacular, particularly the first evening when there was a constant procession of rhinos.

Best sighting of the trip, for me, was a Caracal, which was initially chased off by the rhinos, but then came back to drink. I had to be fetched back from the hide for dinner!"

"Beautiful location.

I was scheduled to be picked up by the camp at the road end, but arrived early and decided to drive. Road was fine. It was very cold when I was in camp, but I was well taken care of (arrived back from dinner to find 2 hot water bottles in bed).

I was originally booked to go to the Desert Rhino Camp and was a bit skeptical about the substitution. The guide, Bons, was exceptional. We found two rhinos on both days and each sighting was better than the last. Amazing to be standing there with a rhino walking towards you completely unaware of your presence and then have to retreat because she was getting too close."

"This was my favorite camp of the trip.

Beautiful rooms, superb location, great meals. Staff was wonderful.

Really enjoyed the day trip to the coast, lunch at the beach and then the flight back."

"Loved the location of the camp amongst the boulders.

Perfect sundowners spot.

Drove myself to Twyfelfontein and the White Lady of Brandberg (on the way to Swakopmund) and didn't participate in any camp activities - I don't find a "non-applicable" option for activities."

"Very good, international standard hotel.

Had a nice view of the parking lot. Didn't participate in any hotel activities.

Had a nice walk around town."

"Another beautifully located lodge.

The rooms were a little odd - there was a spectacular view which you couldn't really see when inside and the outdoor space looked over the parking spaces and other huts - could be better designed.

Sundowners were great - taken to a location with a great view, food, drinks and a fire, and then picked up once the sun had set."

"Great hotel and room (other than it was under the sky lounge and a bit noisy the first afternoon).

Both the fish and the steak restaurants were great. I stayed for 2 nights to get a Covid test.

Had a very interesting half day wandering around Windhoek, including visiting the Independence and Trans-Namib railroad museums. -"

"Brief stay - late arrival and early departure. Hotel was excellent. Great breakfast and good internet."

"The hotel was excellent.

I read the reviews for the hotel and was a little worried. But the staff were amazing, the food and rooms were very good.

I had a fire in the room every evening. I don't see how the more up-market lodge can be worth the substantial additional cost."

"I did not actually stay at the Bulawayo Club. I had a room booked but it became apparent very shortly before I left, that the booking had been "mislaid". They had a big function that evening and presumably needed the room. I was warned that the Club was unreliable. I did visit during the day - it seemed nice. Bit disappointed.

I did stay instead at the Banff Lodge, which was good. It was a little noisy (Rugby World Cup Scotland vs. South Africa) and the rooms are close to the bar.

Kudos to Nick at Expert Africa - he arranged a change of accommodation at short notice and a driver for the day.

Bulawayo is very interesting. Railway museum is excellent."

"Amalinda was excellent. Rooms built into hillside incorporating rocks. Very hospitable. Great meals.

Visited Khami ruins on way from Bulawayo, which were excellent. Only visitors at site. Recommend the longer walk to get full appreciation of the site.

Day trip to Great Zimbabwe was long - very early start. The site is really worthwhile. Very few visitors.

Matopos is a beautiful National Park. Wildlife somewhat limited, though we did (briefly) see rhino."

"Very nice camp. The coffee delivered with the morning wake-up call was a great touch. Rooms excellent. A lot of elephant activity at waterhole each night. Definite advantages of a family-run camp.

The camp is adjacent to the Vic. Falls - Bulawayo railway line. Heard trains early each morning.

Disappointing lack of predators at time of visit."

"Excellent guides. I was never very enthusiastic about walking safaris, but the walking here was excellent. Food was great.

Only negative was that I was lumped into a large photography group on the last day and felt a little rushed out of the National Park because of their flight schedule."

"Great location, only a short walk from the Falls.

Everyone at the hotel was very friendly. Food was good, but recommend at least one meal at the Victoria Falls Hotel, which is a short walk away. Spent a morning birding in Zambezi NP with Charles Brightman, which was excellent.

Helicopter flight was great, though do not think the longer flight is worth the extra money."

"Great camp and amazing guide.

3 day canoe safari was excellent, though low water prevented access to many of the smaller channels, which were the most interesting part. C

anoeing may be better earlier in the season, though the concentration of wildlife close to the river was incredible."

"Canoe safari was excellent. Was expecting to "rough-it", but the camps were incredibly luxurious.

Being on the water gave a whole new perspective.

Water level was low, so some smaller channels were blocked, which was disappointing."