Travel reviews by Mr H from Bucks
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
6
Excursions taken
0
Fantastic Namib landscapes
Namibia between 8 Sep 2007 and 22 Sep 2007
"Very enjoyable and restful holiday. Enjoyed some great outings to Sandwich Bay, Mola Mola boat trip, Sossusvlei and walks around Mowani. Etosha brilliant with wonderful game viewings especially at the camp waterholes."
Arranged By Maruska AdyeRowe
Frans Indongo Lodge
"Warm welcome in Nabibia"
1 night
Arrived
8 Sep 2007
"Given a very warm welcome. Very friendly people, particularly John, the manager. They no longer have animals heads in the reception area as mentioned in the Bradt Namibia guided. Have very good facilities for disabled travellers is required."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Halali Camp
"Elephant overload at Halali"
2 nights
Arrived
9 Sep 2007
"Excellent waterhole where we saw over 40 elephants. Unfortunately the swimming pool for us was not operating. The rooms were disappointingly small. Kitchen badly equipped."
Average
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location
Good
Service
Average
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Average
Food
Average
Okaukuejo Camp
"Great view of waterhole at Okaukuejo"
1 night
Arrived
11 Sep 2007
"Rooms were new and modern with tasteful African decor but again kitchen ill-equipped - almost as if they required you to eat in restaurant.
Waterhole excellent - good viewing of variety of game"
Waterhole excellent - good viewing of variety of game"
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Average
Mowani Mountain Camp
"Luxury on the rocks at Mowani"
2 nights
Arrived
12 Sep 2007
"Loved the luxury tented accommodation here. Service was very good. have to be prepared to walk through uneven paths to get to tents."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Betesda Lodge (Not currently featured by Expert Africa)
"Great desert atmosphere"
1 night
Arrived
20 Sep 2007
"Accommodation very basic at Betesda and food average. The saving grace here was the excellent tour to Sossusvlei with tour guide, Albert. He was extremely knowledgeable and went out of his way to ensure we had a superb experience."
Average
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location
Good
Service
Average
Activities
Good
Rooms
Poor
Food
Average
Facilities
Average
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
Desert Homestead
"Great views of desert landscape"
1 night
Arrived
21 Sep 2007
"Although some of the staff were rather indifferent, the service on the whole here was good and the rooms were very comfortable. Didn't have time to go on any of the outings but did enjoy the swimming pool in the very hot weather."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
