Travel reviews by Mr W & Mrs N from Cumbria
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
11
Excursions taken
0
Brilliant trip
Namibia between 17 Feb 2015 and 8 Mar 2015
"Enjoyed the diverse landscapes, vastness and quiet. Game experiences were excellent.
A 4x4 is in our opinion essential - from a comfort point of view as well as peace of mind. A good itinerary and next time we would have a few more 3 night stops, rather than 2 nights to allow us to see more and relax. Good overall standard of accommodation. No problems with navigation because of information and marked map provided.
An exhilarating experience."
A 4x4 is in our opinion essential - from a comfort point of view as well as peace of mind. A good itinerary and next time we would have a few more 3 night stops, rather than 2 nights to allow us to see more and relax. Good overall standard of accommodation. No problems with navigation because of information and marked map provided.
An exhilarating experience."
Arranged By Sabina Hekandjo
Haus Sonneneck
"Nice quiet corner of Windhoek"
1 night
Arrived
17 Feb 2015
Average
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location
Average
Service
Good
Facilities
Average
Rooms
Average
Food
Average
Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch
"Good introduction to desert/ game"
1 night
Arrived
18 Feb 2015
"Good friendly staff. Our first encounter of the too large portions of rich food which seemed standard in many places. Game drive was a good introduction to scenery and game.
Enjoyed our chalet on top of the dunes - gave us wonderful views of a great African night sky."
Enjoyed our chalet on top of the dunes - gave us wonderful views of a great African night sky."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Activities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Average
Facilities
Good
Canyon Lodge
"Scenic setting"
2 nights
Arrived
19 Feb 2015
"It had an out of season air - a lot of maintenance work going on, staff were functional.
Rooms small and needed some outside shade in the summer heat. The setting and views were lovely."
Rooms small and needed some outside shade in the summer heat. The setting and views were lovely."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Average
Facilities
Average
Rooms
Average
Food
Average
Nest Hotel
"A good base for Luderitz"
2 nights
Arrived
21 Feb 2015
"Served as a good base.
We were in Luderitz during high winds and sand storms, so we were bunkered down to some extent here. We would have liked to dine at other places in town but the weather prevented us on Saturday and The Nest seems to be the only restaurant open on Sunday.
Generally the hotel was of a good international standard."
We were in Luderitz during high winds and sand storms, so we were bunkered down to some extent here. We would have liked to dine at other places in town but the weather prevented us on Saturday and The Nest seems to be the only restaurant open on Sunday.
Generally the hotel was of a good international standard."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Average
Desert Horse Inn
"Hospitable family-run inn"
1 night
Arrived
23 Feb 2015
"Very welcoming- felt like you were staying with hosts.
Our first experience of slightly better, lighter meals."
Our first experience of slightly better, lighter meals."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Average
Rooms
Average
Food
Good
Hoodia Desert Lodge
"Brilliant peace and quiet"
2 nights
Arrived
24 Feb 2015
"Very welcoming. Lovely main building and accommodation. Long approach so in a very quiet desert setting.
Good position for visiting Sossosvlei. Only downside was that we could not get on their own guided tours of Sossosvlei because they were full.
Advise people to book this in advance as it makes a big difference to your appreciation of the dunes."
Good position for visiting Sossosvlei. Only downside was that we could not get on their own guided tours of Sossosvlei because they were full.
Advise people to book this in advance as it makes a big difference to your appreciation of the dunes."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Good
Facilities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Central Guest House, Namibia (this camp has since closed)
"Convenient secure central location"
2 nights
Arrived
26 Feb 2015
"Good little guesthouse with secure parking.
If we visited Swakop again we would accommodation with public space and/or pool for relaxing."
If we visited Swakop again we would accommodation with public space and/or pool for relaxing."
Average
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location
Good
Service
Average
Facilities
Average
Rooms
Average
Food
Average
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
Doro Nawas
"Unusual, in a positive way. Stunning setting"
2 nights
Arrived
28 Feb 2015
"Staff were proud of their culture and wanted to share it.
Brilliant elephant safari. Unusual lodge resembling a fortress in great scenery.
Very spacious chalets. Good food - sensible portions!"
Brilliant elephant safari. Unusual lodge resembling a fortress in great scenery.
Very spacious chalets. Good food - sensible portions!"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Ongava Lodge
"Great safari lodge"
2 nights
Arrived
2 Mar 2015
"Everything you want from a safari lodge - views, waterhole with game, we'll organisenised safari drives, easy access to Etosha.
Guide took us tracking white rhino on foot - an exhilarating experience. Experienced and efficient staff.
Significant downside at the time of our visit was construction of a new deck next to the main viewing deck/loung area, which created noise for guests and the game."
Guide took us tracking white rhino on foot - an exhilarating experience. Experienced and efficient staff.
Significant downside at the time of our visit was construction of a new deck next to the main viewing deck/loung area, which created noise for guests and the game."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Mushara Lodge
"Quiet retreat"
2 nights
Arrived
4 Mar 2015
"Professional and high standard. Lovely pool and relaxing area.
Good base for Etosha."
Good base for Etosha."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Facilities
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Okonjima Plains Camp
"Of limited interest"
2 nights
Arrived
6 Mar 2015
"Good facilities but next time we would choose a more convenient stopover on the way to or from Etosha.
Of limited game interest with exception of released cheetahs and leopards.
One night would have been sufficient for us."
Of limited game interest with exception of released cheetahs and leopards.
One night would have been sufficient for us."
Average
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location
Average
Service
Good
Activities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Not very central - Owners recommended not walking into town centre in evenings, so to dine out you had to drive again."