Travel reviews by Mrs B from Gabriola Island
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
10
Excursions taken
0
My Mar 2017 trip
Namibia between 29 Mar 2017 and 21 Apr 2017
"Expert Africa was amazing. From our first telephone call, they really understood what we wanted, and arranged everything perfectly.
Even the timing of the stay at each place and the set up of the order of the itinerary showed great sensitivity to our wishes for the trip.
We have never used a service such as this, and were so pleased.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Our only comment is that the suggested travel times between places were almost always to short, we always needed more time to travel than estimated."
Even the timing of the stay at each place and the set up of the order of the itinerary showed great sensitivity to our wishes for the trip.
We have never used a service such as this, and were so pleased.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Our only comment is that the suggested travel times between places were almost always to short, we always needed more time to travel than estimated."
Arranged By Maruska AdyeRowe
Villa Violet
"Windhoek stay"
2 nights
Arrived
29 Mar 2017
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
BullsPort Lodge and Farm
"Bullsport guest farm"
2 nights
Arrived
31 Mar 2017
"The farm was great, rooms were big and lovely. Meals were lovely and we ate outside with the owners at a communal table.
Very interesting people and glad we got to talk with them about the farm.
We took a tour to the top of quiver tree gorge and hiked down. The hike was harder than we expected and we likely should have been given a more reasonable expectation of the difficulty level."
Very interesting people and glad we got to talk with them about the farm.
We took a tour to the top of quiver tree gorge and hiked down. The hike was harder than we expected and we likely should have been given a more reasonable expectation of the difficulty level."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Feedback response
Bullsport Guest Farm thanked these travellers for taking the time to give their feedback. They were delighted to get an ‘excellent’ rating for most categories.
Bullsport were sorry to find out that the Quiver Tree Hike was harder than the guests had expected. They commented that it is difficult for them to judge the ability of some guests wishing to hike the trail, saying that with some it is very obvious that the hike won’t be suitable, then there are others who they think will enjoy the hike but struggle, whilst some that don’t initially look prepared for the hike come back relaxed and with a big smile. The team at Bullsport try to explain the hike as clearly as possible, and they do advise guests that if they feel the terrain is trickier than expected on the drive to the start, they are welcome to change their minds and return to the lodge. There’s also the option of a short ‘test’ hike to a nearby quiver tree at the edge of the gorge to try before the driver leaves the group to the main hike. Having said that, on the day these guests hiked their usual driver was unwell and so it’s possible that the replacement driver didn’t explain this option to them. Bullsport will ensure he passes on that message to future guests.
Bullsport were sorry to find out that the Quiver Tree Hike was harder than the guests had expected. They commented that it is difficult for them to judge the ability of some guests wishing to hike the trail, saying that with some it is very obvious that the hike won’t be suitable, then there are others who they think will enjoy the hike but struggle, whilst some that don’t initially look prepared for the hike come back relaxed and with a big smile. The team at Bullsport try to explain the hike as clearly as possible, and they do advise guests that if they feel the terrain is trickier than expected on the drive to the start, they are welcome to change their minds and return to the lodge. There’s also the option of a short ‘test’ hike to a nearby quiver tree at the edge of the gorge to try before the driver leaves the group to the main hike. Having said that, on the day these guests hiked their usual driver was unwell and so it’s possible that the replacement driver didn’t explain this option to them. Bullsport will ensure he passes on that message to future guests.
Manager
Sossus Dune Lodge
"Sossus Dune was great"
2 nights
Arrived
2 Apr 2017
"The lodge was beautiful, rooms huge and spotless.
We did the sunrise tour to Big Daddy and breakfast with a good guide.
Had issues with broken fan in our room that was fixed promptly when we asked."
We did the sunrise tour to Big Daddy and breakfast with a good guide.
Had issues with broken fan in our room that was fixed promptly when we asked."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Cornerstone Guesthouse
"Swakup retreat"
3 nights
Arrived
4 Apr 2017
"This was a great break from our travels in the deserts.
The owners were great, very helpful arranging reservations for tours and meals"
The owners were great, very helpful arranging reservations for tours and meals"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Doro Nawas
"A wonderful experience"
1 night
Arrived
7 Apr 2017
"Sorry we only had one night here.
The staff were wonderful and super happy to be involved.
Sorry we did not have time for the elephant tour."
The staff were wonderful and super happy to be involved.
Sorry we did not have time for the elephant tour."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Etendeka Mountain Camp
"A great experience"
3 nights
Arrived
8 Apr 2017
"The pick up went smoothly altho delayed by the lateness of other people arriving.
The tents worked well, our guide Bonny was great, we learned a lot on the activities we went on."
The tents worked well, our guide Bonny was great, we learned a lot on the activities we went on."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Ongava Tented Camp
"Best stay of the trip"
2 nights
Arrived
11 Apr 2017
"Everything here was wonderful, the rooms, food, service, activities, guides ...."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Mushara Bush Camp
"Mushara review"
3 nights
Arrived
13 Apr 2017
"The camp was great, food excellent, staff helpful. But the only reason to go here is to experience Etosha, the camp doesn't have really its own interest points.
Luckily Etosha was superb on most of our visits to it, but otherwise this would not have worked for our group."
Luckily Etosha was superb on most of our visits to it, but otherwise this would not have worked for our group."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Ondudu Safari Lodge
"great finish to our trip at Erongo"
2 nights
Arrived
16 Apr 2017
"This is a truly wonderful camp, amazing location.
The focus is on hiking and the tours were well planned."
The focus is on hiking and the tours were well planned."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Villa Violet
"Villa Violet review"
1 night
Arrived
18 Apr 2017
"see earlier comments"
Excellent
The rooms were large and spotless, breakfasts were great.
It was easy to get to, quiet and secure."