Travel reviews by Mr & Mrs J & A from UK
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
3
Lodges stayed in
7
Excursions taken
0
Return to Namibia
Namibia and 2 other countries between 29 Jul 2016 and 11 Aug 2016
"This was our second trip to Namibia and our fourth trip to Africa, previously visiting South Africa, Kenya and Swaziland.
After arriving in Windhoek we made our way to the Caprivi strip, going into Botswana and Zambia.
The mainly tar roads were very easy driving, with sand tracks to all the lodges we visited.
Our 4x4 was supplied by Bidvest and was a free upgrade on the vehicle we had booked. Picking up and dropping off the vehicle was easy and the staff were helpful and well informed.
All the lodges we used were excellent ,as were the pre_arranged transfers and river crossings.
We could not fault any aspect of this holiday and could recommend a self drive holiday to any of these countries.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
We were pleased with every aspect of our booking, the quality of accommodation, the transfers and car hire. It is rare to return from a holiday without having something that disappointed but we could not fault a thing!
Will recommend Expert Africa to anyone visiting this part of the World.
Many thanks."
After arriving in Windhoek we made our way to the Caprivi strip, going into Botswana and Zambia.
The mainly tar roads were very easy driving, with sand tracks to all the lodges we visited.
Our 4x4 was supplied by Bidvest and was a free upgrade on the vehicle we had booked. Picking up and dropping off the vehicle was easy and the staff were helpful and well informed.
All the lodges we used were excellent ,as were the pre_arranged transfers and river crossings.
We could not fault any aspect of this holiday and could recommend a self drive holiday to any of these countries.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
We were pleased with every aspect of our booking, the quality of accommodation, the transfers and car hire. It is rare to return from a holiday without having something that disappointed but we could not fault a thing!
Will recommend Expert Africa to anyone visiting this part of the World.
Many thanks."
Arranged By Sabina Hekandjo
Galton House
"Superb little placr"
1 night
Arrived
29 Jul 2016
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Okonjima Plains Camp
"Amazing experience"
2 nights
Arrived
30 Jul 2016
"The Plains Camp is superb. The barn is a very pleasant area to sit at night and to eat meals in.
The rooms are very comfy, well equipped and have beautiful views with lots of friendly wildlife. The game drives were excellent and we saw lots of wildlife.
The staff here are very friendly and the whole atmosphere is superb. Our evening meals were very good, the quality and variety are excellent."
The rooms are very comfy, well equipped and have beautiful views with lots of friendly wildlife. The game drives were excellent and we saw lots of wildlife.
The staff here are very friendly and the whole atmosphere is superb. Our evening meals were very good, the quality and variety are excellent."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Hakusembe River Lodge
"Beautiful setting"
1 night
Arrived
1 Aug 2016
"The setting of the lodge is wonderful. The rooms overlook the river which boarders Angola and Namibia.
The rooms are very nice and have pretty decor throughout. The buffet dinner was very good and the decking was a nice setting in the evening. A very nice place to stay.
We took a boat tour the next morning where we saw lots of interesting birdlife and we even stepped foot in Angola!"
The rooms are very nice and have pretty decor throughout. The buffet dinner was very good and the decking was a nice setting in the evening. A very nice place to stay.
We took a boat tour the next morning where we saw lots of interesting birdlife and we even stepped foot in Angola!"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Ndhovu Safari Lodge
"Beside the river where hippos swim"
2 nights
Arrived
2 Aug 2016
"Set in an isolated river setting this lodge really ticks all the boxes, good food, excellent game drives with really knowledgeable guides, and attentive service."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Nkasa Lupala Tented Lodge
"A hidden gem."
2 nights
Arrived
4 Aug 2016
"Due to the prolonged drought, this lodge is not on an island as it would be normally. However, this did not detract from our wonderful experience here. This eco friendly tented accommodation is something special, really giving the feeling of being one with nature.
The tents were well equipped and excellently maintained. There was adequate hot water supplied by your own solar heating. A really nice touch was the hot water bottle each night which was really appreciated.
The food was imaginative and well presented by attentive local staff who went out of their way to do every thing they could to make your stay special. The Italian owners were so helpful and know just what it takes to make this place so special!
Game drives are well organised and the drivers really know their stuff!"
The tents were well equipped and excellently maintained. There was adequate hot water supplied by your own solar heating. A really nice touch was the hot water bottle each night which was really appreciated.
The food was imaginative and well presented by attentive local staff who went out of their way to do every thing they could to make your stay special. The Italian owners were so helpful and know just what it takes to make this place so special!
Game drives are well organised and the drivers really know their stuff!"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Chobe River Lodge
"Set on the Chobe river."
3 nights
Arrived
6 Aug 2016
"Spacious well appointed accommodation set in lovely grounds which reach down to the river.
Game drives and river trips were excellent and the drivers know where to take you for the best game viewing experiences ever.
Food was good and varied, being well presented.
Staff and the manager's were very friendly and went out of their way to make your stay special.
Look out for the mongoose family that visits the gardens, about 40 or so, along with nocturnal visits onto the lawn by the local hippos."
Game drives and river trips were excellent and the drivers know where to take you for the best game viewing experiences ever.
Food was good and varied, being well presented.
Staff and the manager's were very friendly and went out of their way to make your stay special.
Look out for the mongoose family that visits the gardens, about 40 or so, along with nocturnal visits onto the lawn by the local hippos."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Avani Victoria Falls
"Close to Victoria Falls."
2 nights
Arrived
9 Aug 2016
"This hotel exceeded our expectations in every way.
The rooms were large, newly decorated and set in well attended and spacious grounds. The public rooms were also well furnished and inviting, the pool large and well maintained.
Food was excellent and the variety at the buffet breakfast was second to none, look out for the waffle station!
The walk to the falls is easy and zebras, antelope and monkeys wander freely in the spacious grounds which are maintained to a high standard.
The free shuttle service to the Royal Livingstone hotel is worth taking and the approach to the falls are seen from a different aspect.
Staff are attentive and go out of their way to make your stay enjoyable."
The rooms were large, newly decorated and set in well attended and spacious grounds. The public rooms were also well furnished and inviting, the pool large and well maintained.
Food was excellent and the variety at the buffet breakfast was second to none, look out for the waffle station!
The walk to the falls is easy and zebras, antelope and monkeys wander freely in the spacious grounds which are maintained to a high standard.
The free shuttle service to the Royal Livingstone hotel is worth taking and the approach to the falls are seen from a different aspect.
Staff are attentive and go out of their way to make your stay enjoyable."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
The is food is superb here and the staff are very helpful and polite."