Travel reviews by Mr S from Barnes
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
3
Excursions taken
0
Excellent trip
Namibia between 7 Aug 2014 and 13 Aug 2014

Hilton Hotel (Not currently featured by Expert Africa)
"Central location - good for an overnight stay"
Not currently featured by Expert Africa

Schoeman's Skeleton Coast Safaris
"Marvellous adventure into the wilderness"
Accommodation is in individual tents, which have beds and linen (not sleeping bags on the floor!), and at bedtime you'll find a hot water bottle has been placed in your bed - nice touch, as it was chilly in the evenings. There are bucket showers outside each tent which are filled by staff with hot water evenings and mornings, and these are very effective. There are flush toilets on the sites. The accommodation at the Leylandsdrift camp is slightly more 'upmarket'. After showering, early evenings were spent having drinks around a fire (there's a 'help yourself' bar, which is nice!) followed by dinner - the group got on very well so these were enjoyable evenings. Food was good 'Southern African' style - Cape Malay curry, Oryx stew etc. Breakfast is about 7.30, after which the days adventures begin. This is a great way to experience the outdoor life, while being kept as comfortable as possible.
All-in-all this was a fantastic trip - only wish it could have been longer, and I'll be looking out for similar trips in future. While this is an expensive trip, I would urge anyone to go, and if you feel you're too faint hearted or prefer 5 star luxury - take the plunge and enjoy the adventure!"

Hilton Hotel (Not currently featured by Expert Africa)
"Hilton Hotel review"
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
The hotel was ideal for an overnight stay, and while it may lack 'character' it is clean and seems well run with good facilities including a rooftop pool, 1 restaurant and 2 bars, one of which is open-air next to the pool with views over Windhoek - the bars also serve food.
I found the staff at reception and throughout the hotel extremely friendly, pleasant and helpful"