Travel reviews by Mr M & Mrs S from Cambs

"Arrived very late due to delayed flight which meant that we had had to drive in the dark. It is perhaps a little too far for a first stop from Windhoek if you have never been to Namibia before and driven on the dirt roads!

We had a smashing welcome and it was lovely to all sit around the dinner table sharing experiences with fellow travellers. Rob and Marianne both have plenty of knowledge about the area. Rob particularly went to a great deal of trouble to explain an onward route for us and this resulted in another highlight of our holiday. Rob is hoping to gain a commercial pilots licence soon so with an air strip there will be an extra dimension to this location.

Unfortunately at the time of our visit they were struggling to combat a domouse infestation in a couple of the rooms which whilst understandable in this sort of area did result in a fairly disturbed sleep.

The Canyon and quiver tree walk is well worth the effort but allow a little more time if you find the heat tiring, packed lunch superb."

"Very welcoming reception, staff very charming, dinner fairly good but packed lunches were great, we were eating the contents for days.

Great location overlooking dry river bed and convenient for driving yourself to Sesrium Canyon and the dunes. Accommodation very good, safe bolted to wall."

"Easy to find, very close to excellent restaurants (we went to Kuiki's and Grapevine). Accommodation was immaculate and lovely to have a bath. Elke the most charming, attentive, welcoming hostess.

Had a fantastic day out with Ernst from Turnstone Tours to Walvis Bay and Sandwich Harbor, take this trip if you can. Super breakfasts and the perfect cup of tea. Left there with a hug and the offer of assistance whereever we were. Highly recommended."

"Ideal location for those wishing to travel a little way up the Skeleton Coast, we made it through the gate just before 3 pm, howling wind, saw the first wreck and oil rig and headed back to arrive at Cape Cross just in time to see the sunset.

Very atmospheric dining room overlooking Atlantic and room cool but lovely. Safe needs securing to the wall.

Enjoyed walking down the beach being followed by jackals. Food average. Charming staff who washed our car windows and lights."

"One of our favourites, welcomed by one of the staff with lovely cold flannels, stylish interior despite its austere external appearance, incredible views out over the desert. Extremely spacious thatched roofed rooms and being able to sleep outside was something special. The staff were charming and Elaine did a marvellous job of finding the desert elephants, particularly enjoyed the baby elephant spraying himself with his mother's wee!

Easy to drive yourself to Twyfelfontein and the Organ Pipes. Don't miss out on enjoying a cool beer and listening to the juke box at the Push and Pull Tyre Repair and General Dealer store on the main road near the entrance to Doro Nawas.

This is the place the locals hitch a ride from and they will appreciate you offering as there is no bus service. You do need to remember that offering lifts to strangers has an associated risk and would not be advised in or near to larger towns."

"Great location in Etosha National Park. Room very good and clean, air conditioning very efficient.

Kitchen very basic and you need to bring your own cleaning, washing up materials if you want to self cater and have a BBQ which was a welcome change. We had shopped at a supermarket in Outjo before reaching Etosha but the shop at Halali was not too bad for basic provisions and frozen meat.

Lucky to see white rhino, bull elephant and spotted hyena at waterhole in the evening. Great breakfast and can recommend the omelettes. Very relaxed atmosphere."

"Another of our favourites. The ultimate in style.

Sandra and David were charming, attentive and delightful as was Matteus who had a wonderful sense of humour. Food was delicious and service excellent. Everything here is done for you. Waterhole attracts resident porcupines.

Tented accommodation was beautiful and lovely to have the bath and outside shower. Infinity pool lovely to look at but very cold! Heard lions roaring in the night and nearly drove over them in the morning on the way out.

The only minor criticism we can think of is the safe needs to be secured to the wall."

"This came at the end of a superb two week holiday but was still the highlight. We would have loved to stayed here for many days.

Genuine welcome from staff at the outset and Brian and Adele appeared so at peace with what they are doing. Fantastic location and some of the best food we had eaten. One of the highlights after dinner was Brian showing us the African wild cat, genet, resident porcupines and geckos.

Accommodation great, feels a bit more like proper camping, only a little draughty and cool at night but that was only because we didn't put the flaps down because we were too tired! Useful mni bar. Enjoyed the Sundowner and the long, long walk the next day. Our guide was excellent. This is a must stay location."