Travel reviews by Larks from Appley Bridge
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
2
Lodges stayed in
11
Excursions taken
0
Fantastic and memorable Namibia !
Namibia and 1 other country between 16 Apr 2008 and 10 May 2008
"A truly memorable trip, everything we could have wanted - the lodges, the activities, the food, the sights ! Hire car was trouble-free, and all the roads were in excellent condition despite recent exceptional rainy season.
The Mainliner bus from Livingstone to Windhoek was a convenient link from the Falls, and is recommended for adventurous travellers, but not for those who demand to travel 5-star ! The staff were helpful and very pleasant.....but it was a LONG way - 22 hours altogether.
The advice and guidance from Expert Africa staff, especially Gwynneth and Chris, went a long way in ensuring a successful trip. So many wonderful highlights, it would be invidious to name one above others.
We just wish all travel opeators could be as efficeint, obliging, knowledgable and 'common sense' as Expert Africa ! This is our second trip with you, and we have already recommended you to other potential travellers."
The Mainliner bus from Livingstone to Windhoek was a convenient link from the Falls, and is recommended for adventurous travellers, but not for those who demand to travel 5-star ! The staff were helpful and very pleasant.....but it was a LONG way - 22 hours altogether.
The advice and guidance from Expert Africa staff, especially Gwynneth and Chris, went a long way in ensuring a successful trip. So many wonderful highlights, it would be invidious to name one above others.
We just wish all travel opeators could be as efficeint, obliging, knowledgable and 'common sense' as Expert Africa ! This is our second trip with you, and we have already recommended you to other potential travellers."
Royal Livingstone Hotel
"Royal Livingstone Hotel review"
3 nights
Arrived
17 Apr 2008
"Excellent in most respects-appropriate for 5* hotel... but one problem with one meal. There was an unacceptably long wait before the main course-approx hour and half-and a suitable recompense-such as a bottle of wine - would normally be forthcoming...but it wasn't !"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Average
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Hilltop House, Namibia (this camp has since closed)
"Hilltop House review"
1 night
Arrived
21 Apr 2008
"Warm welcome, very helpful with advice and other help for our onward trip."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
Etosha Garden Hotel, Namibia (this camp has since closed)
"Etosha Garden Hotel review"
1 night
Arrived
22 Apr 2008
"Convenient for an overnight stop, standards seem to have slipped a little since we were there 6 years ago."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Rooms
Average
Food
Good
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
Doro Nawas
"Doro Nawas review"
3 nights
Arrived
23 Apr 2008
"Very highly recommended. V friendly helpful staff and manager.
Memorable bonuses were sleeping on private terrace under the stars, a knowledgable guide by the manager to the astronomy of the night sky from the lodge rooftop, finding desert elephants which was our main reason for being there. Also the delightful simple swimming pool with a view over the plains."
Memorable bonuses were sleeping on private terrace under the stars, a knowledgable guide by the manager to the astronomy of the night sky from the lodge rooftop, finding desert elephants which was our main reason for being there. Also the delightful simple swimming pool with a view over the plains."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Etendeka Mountain Camp
"Etendeka Mountain Camp review"
2 nights
Arrived
26 Apr 2008
"An unexpected highlight of the trip. The tents were really comfortable, and the bucket showers were amusing and effective.
The highlights were the morning walk and the evening game drives, all of them with Boni, an exceptional mine of information about geology, the natural environment and local customs, all imparted with enthusiasm and modesty.
Also a superb careful driver, and a great scout - he retraced our steps to find lost sunglasses, which were then posted on to our next destination by our host, Claire. Surely beyond the call of duty !"
The highlights were the morning walk and the evening game drives, all of them with Boni, an exceptional mine of information about geology, the natural environment and local customs, all imparted with enthusiasm and modesty.
Also a superb careful driver, and a great scout - he retraced our steps to find lost sunglasses, which were then posted on to our next destination by our host, Claire. Surely beyond the call of duty !"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Hobatere Lodge
"Hobatere Lodge review"
3 nights
Arrived
28 Apr 2008
"A very special place, hosts providing a memorable experience despite current major renovations, now completed. Food was exceptional.
The morning game walk and evening drives with Martin and Steve were the highlights, along with the unexpected bonus of a morning in a distant hide.
Steve, the host, made a special drive to see a pride of lions."
The morning game walk and evening drives with Martin and Steve were the highlights, along with the unexpected bonus of a morning in a distant hide.
Steve, the host, made a special drive to see a pride of lions."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Good
De Duine Hotel (Not currently featured by Expert Africa)
"Overight at De Duine Hotel"
1 night
Arrived
1 May 2008
"A very convenient stop en route to Cape Cross / Damaraland / Swakopmund"
Average
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Rooms
Average
Food
Good
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
Eberwein Hotel, Namibia (this camp has since closed)
"Eberwein Hotel review"
2 nights
Arrived
2 May 2008
"Highly recommended. A real gem of a hotel, large airy immaculate rooms, a short walk from town centre, shops, sea-front. Our room was the top suite, and excellent value for money.
A good place for Expert Africa clients !"
A good place for Expert Africa clients !"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
BullsPort Lodge and Farm
"Bullsport Guest Farm review"
2 nights
Arrived
4 May 2008
"A very convenient stopover en route to the dunes.
Good for organised self-guided walks.
Lovely swimming pool, and very friendly welcome."
Good for organised self-guided walks.
Lovely swimming pool, and very friendly welcome."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Activities
Good
Rooms
Average
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Sossus Dune Lodge
"Sossus Dune Lodge review"
2 nights
Arrived
6 May 2008
"A superb new development, very well designed and excellent for dawn drives to the dunes. Staff trying their utmost to please, attitude excellent.
Very enjoyable evening dune ride with 'Rambo' , at his suggestion as an alternaive to our plan - he is also expert with sundowner G & T !
A pity you can't wheel the bed out on to the terrace to sleep."
Very enjoyable evening dune ride with 'Rambo' , at his suggestion as an alternaive to our plan - he is also expert with sundowner G & T !
A pity you can't wheel the bed out on to the terrace to sleep."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Terra Africa, Namibia (this camp has since closed)
"Terra Africa review"
1 night
Arrived
8 May 2008
"Very friendly and helpful family run this B&B. Immaculately clean, but rather out of town from restaurants etc. Kind concern for one of our party who was sick.
Close to State House, so security probably pretty good !"
Close to State House, so security probably pretty good !"
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Average
Service
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Not currently featured by Expert Africa