Travel reviews by Mr & Mrs Falcon from UK

"Note; We were upgraded to the Bush Camp - we loved it. It is a very good example of what a really well run lodge should be like.

All the answer below refer to the Bush Camp, not Main Camp. We did visit Main Camp briefly. The general atmosphere was not as attractive as at te Bush Camp."

"The regular manager went on leave the day we arrived. We were disappointed by the level of attention to detail of the management. Cleanliness of the bungalows left something to be desired. Staff were friendly but not as well trained as at e.g Okonjima. The atmosphere was a little too laid back and the food was disappointing."

"We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to the Skeleton Coast. However, whilst the staff did their utmost to make up for the fact that the Main Camp had just been burnt down, there is no disputing that the Fly Camp was not able to provide the level of comfort we had been looking forward to and had paid for!

There should in my view have been an immediate offer of some compensation. We are still waiting!"

"See previous comments. I would add that the guiding was good, but not of the very high standard experienced at e.g. Okonjima or Hobatere."

"Difficult to fault. A memorable visit. If only all the guides at all the lodges were as knowledgeable as Stephen Brain!"

"Etendeka is a superb location. The "tented camp" experience was fun, but would have been enjoyed more if the matresses had not been so awful. They really have exceeded their useful life expectancy.

The activities were a little disappointing. We had expected a serious safari outfit, with real attempts to get close to game on foor. In the event the walk was marred by the other guests - slow, noisey and more interested in photographing each other than in the environment (not entirely the management's fault of course) and if we had not seen, after a long and very bumpy drive, the black rhino, the game drive would have been a disappointment too.

In short, we left with the feeling that full advantage was not being derived from the splendid location and the knowledge of the proprietor and his wife."

"Okaukuejo was probably the best value for money of the entire trip. The waterhole is outstanding, the rooms were very well appointed and whilst the restaurant is large, busy, noisey and distinctly lacking in atmosphere, the food was excellent.

We really regretted spending only one night there."

"Namutoni rests on its "designer" bathrooms and the atmosphere of the old fort. The rooms lacked mosquitoe nets and were smaller than at Okaukuejo. The food was poor, service indifferent and the waterhole simply not in the same league as the one at Okaukuejo.

We kept wishing we were back at Okaukuejo!"

"We were upgraded (?) to the "Plateau Lodge". Lovely secluded rooms with excellent fascilities - probably the best bathrooms of any experienced in Namibia so far (certainly better than the fancy "designer" set ups at Namutoni) stunning views and close contact with the natural environment. Absolutely ideal for honeymooners or those who just want to chill out!.

The place is excellent for birds and smaller game, but the guides were not tuned in to these aspects. In fact the standard of guiding was well below average which meant that we left feeling that we had not derived anything like full benefit of the possibilities of the location.

Glorious place to stay (especially delightful staff) - very disappointing on the activities front."