Travel reviews by Ms FJ from SW London

"Nice place to stay for first night, good directions, food was good."

"Fabulous place to stay, could have done with longer than one night though.

Good post supper activity seeing two of my favourite animals - porcupine and honey badger."

"Fabulous welcome at Desert Rhino Camp, singing, personalised notes on the bed, nothing was too much trouble - laundry, packed lunches, hot water bottles, information. Wonderful scenario, made very special by the staff there.

This was one of my favourite lodges."

"Didn't particularly enjoy stay here. It was very crowded - the leaflet said only 16 people could stay, there were 26 guests when we were there - not good for everyone eating at the same time on the same table (with an additional child table).

The 4 of us were shown into one room initially, I said we had booked two rooms (I had already given them our accommodation vouchers). Another villa was found for us but away from the main lodges - no lock on door - only a rock to shut door, tiny bed, very tired bed linen, rusty basin etc. I asked to be nearer the children but was told we booked last (apparently??) so no space - just seemed a bit disorganised.

Our eventual room OK but pretty shabby and not nearly as nice as the other ones. For the second and final night we were asked if we wanted to move as someone had left but felt it not really worth transporting all our stuff. Also felt things such as drinks were pushed on you, e.g. if you asked for wine, you were given a bottle, not a glass.

You were not told price for laundry for example. Would be better if someone (not a guide) was in charge of welcoming visitors and explaining the system."

"Loved this place, we were the only people staying here and it was heavenly. Walking instead of being in a jeep.

The incredibly knowledgeable Bruno walked us around spotting tracks and animals. Morning walk followed by great lunch, another afternoon walk so quite energetic. Great feel for the surroundings. Camp perfect, hot shower, hot water bottles.

Watched animals at the waterhole in a hide for ages, it was a privilege to be here. Good meals too, supper punctuated by Tommy the porcupine making an entrance."

"Great experience here, felt a little strange at first but after two trips into the bush, felt more natural but still a sort of living museum of bushmen. It is a long gravel road to get there, followed by a long sandy road, - our 2wd got stuck in sand, but we were rescued with rope.

Camp is pretty basic compared to others we stayed out. Food not so good for example but it is all relative and the real reason for staying here is to share the bushmen environment."

"We only stayed one night but would have preferred to have two nights here to take advantage of relaxing in this lovely place. Self-guided walks, swimming pool etc. Perfect service.

The manager went out of her way to help me check in at the airport by lending me her laptop. Great service."