Travel reviews by Artist from Connecticut

"noisy room [number one] no mosquito net and some of them.....very good food
inspite of no mosquito nets very recommendable place / rooms upstairs are less noisy"

"great guide [paulo] wonderful cook [rodney] they could not have been better.

they made my stay as comfortable as possible under the difficult rainy circumstances but the rains storms very unforgettable and for me a great visual experience. lots of painting under a special little tent that served as an outside studio.

the dune world deserve more than a few days and all drives were spectacular at different times of day dawn and dusk"

"the lodge was leaking heavily in a major rain storm. inexcusable at that price per night ....lousy details in the bedroomlodge. l deck lounge chair covers all in shreds,ceiling not attractive, dirt and a magazine under the bed from previous guests....not up to standard.
they will remodel. we were told .....but until then one should know...

inspite all those complaints it was my favorite place of the whole trip and the one lodge i truly want to return. the views from the rooms,bar /sitting room and dining are truly spectacular and change at all our of day.michil and his staff could not be more charming and the presence of herman made it unforgettable.

the rainstorms were so dramatic we were literally scared from all the thunder and lightning. would not have wanted to miss a minute of the whole stay inspite of the drama of the leaking bedroom"

"charming and nice
without a car one is a bit lost "out there"

we ate at the tug every night and the walk was perfectly safe even though one is a bit wary as there is no one in the streets"

"the arrival by plane is incredibly unforgeable and moving. the isolation is truly mysterious and a bit scary

the first day drive last 11 hours... a drive forever... it is very exhausting .one looses a little bit the pleasure...l oved it though and next day was less stressful. they should find another way to show you the sights which i guess is pretty impossible at those distances... any drive longer than six hours is too much.

the very charming manager treats you a bit like in boot camp... i asked for eggs and bacon in the morning and would not get them. only the last day... i was told....... this should not happen at those prices... inspite of the hardship of the 11 hours first day drive it is a day one will never forget and the guide/driver tries very hard to make it as leisurely as possible.amazing sights and views.

we even saw an elephant the next day and visiting the himba people was truly interesting. again wonderful guide and one can easily forget not having gotten one`s eggs and bacon in the morning.

the beds as in most lodges [except etendeka] were amazingly comfortable and as one is soooo tired one needs those delicious duvets and very firm beds"

"a bit rougher but lots of style and charm. dennis is the best guide possible. great experience to walk with him
but no choice in the activities... you have to do what they do or else..you stay at home... slight boot camp orders...d id not like that too much...but suited me as i worked a lot

tent beds / cheap linens / no mattress covers...charming bucket shower"

"perfect place to chill out after the safari
fab food

great service and charm
wonderful pool and jacuzzi

snakes in the garden ...watch out [puffadder]"