Travel reviews by Boghall birder from Roslin
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
2
Countries visited
2
Lodges stayed in
18
Excursions taken
0
My Nov 2022 trip
Namibia and 1 other country between 6 Nov 2022 and 26 Nov 2022
"Our second trip to Namibia that was arranged by Expert Africa. As before, this was an excellent trip. Our request were accommodated by Tom, and his suggestions for places to stay were excellent.
This trip in addition to Etosha we went along Caprivi Strip with gave us a different set of birds and mammals from our previous trip - the change in habitat was well worth it. The roads along Caprivi were much improved from guide books and many of the pot holed sections had been (or were being) resurfaced. This made travel even easier.
We thoroughly enjoyed this trip, relaxed in the knowledge that everything was arranged and would work - thank so much all at Expert Africa and in Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe."
This trip in addition to Etosha we went along Caprivi Strip with gave us a different set of birds and mammals from our previous trip - the change in habitat was well worth it. The roads along Caprivi were much improved from guide books and many of the pot holed sections had been (or were being) resurfaced. This made travel even easier.
We thoroughly enjoyed this trip, relaxed in the knowledge that everything was arranged and would work - thank so much all at Expert Africa and in Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe."
Arranged By Tom Morris
Galton House
"Galton House review"
1 night
Arrived
7 Nov 2022
"Friendly, relaxed, quiet and just lovely."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Dolomite Camp
"Dolomite Camp review"
1 night
Arrived
8 Nov 2022
"We stayed here at our request and convenience after the drive from Windhoek to Etosha.
It is well located at near the west gate to the park and the rooms and services were good.
It suited our purposes well."
It is well located at near the west gate to the park and the rooms and services were good.
It suited our purposes well."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Sightings report
Elephant
Many sightings
Giraffe
Many sightings
Oryx
Many sightings
Wildebeest
Many sightings
Zebra
Many sightings
Olifantsrus Camp (Not currently featured by Expert Africa)
"Olifantsrus Camp review"
2 nights
Arrived
9 Nov 2022
"This camp site has all the facilities we needed for a comfortable two night stay with our tent.
Amenities were clean and well maintained and staff were helpful and friendly. Two hobs were available for cooking.
As before, the attraction here was the waterhole which was best early morning."
Amenities were clean and well maintained and staff were helpful and friendly. Two hobs were available for cooking.
As before, the attraction here was the waterhole which was best early morning."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
Etosha Safari Lodge
"Etosha Safari Lodge review"
1 night
Arrived
11 Nov 2022
"Convenient location, friendly, excellent food and comfortable."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Sightings report
Eland
1 sighting
Giraffe
1 sighting
Oryx
Many sightings
Zebra
Many sightings
Halali Camp
"Halali Camp review"
1 night
Arrived
12 Nov 2022
"Functional camp run by NWR. Convenience is based on the location in the park, and the waterhole.
They appear to ignore the inventory now, which is just as well as many items were missing.
Booked at our request by Expert Africa for location."
They appear to ignore the inventory now, which is just as well as many items were missing.
Booked at our request by Expert Africa for location."
Average
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location
Excellent
Service
Average
Facilities
Average
Rooms
Good
Food
Average
Sightings report
Black Rhino
Many sightings
Eland
Many sightings
Elephant
Many sightings
Giraffe
Many sightings
Lion
Many sightings
Oryx
Many sightings
Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
Wildebeest
Many sightings
Zebra
Many sightings
Namutoni Camp
"Namutoni Camp review"
1 night
Arrived
13 Nov 2022
"Much better than Halal.
This quieter camp was a very pleasant place to stay in the east of Etosha.
The best NWR camp we have seen."
This quieter camp was a very pleasant place to stay in the east of Etosha.
The best NWR camp we have seen."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Average
Sightings report
Cheetah
Many sightings
Eland
Many sightings
Elephant
Many sightings
Giraffe
Many sightings
Lion
Many sightings
Oryx
Many sightings
Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
Wildebeest
Many sightings
Zebra
Many sightings
Hakusembe River Lodge
"Hakusembe River Lodge review"
1 night
Arrived
14 Nov 2022
"Excellent. Great location by the river with great food and friendly staff.
The birding in the grounds was really good too (white faced scops owl roosting in the trees in the garden and African hoopoe nesting in a hole in a tree beside the car park)."
The birding in the grounds was really good too (white faced scops owl roosting in the trees in the garden and African hoopoe nesting in a hole in a tree beside the car park)."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
River Dance Lodge
"River Dance Lodge review"
2 nights
Arrived
15 Nov 2022
"Excellent.
Comfortable lodges overlooking the river with rock pratincole, hippo, otters and crocodile."
Comfortable lodges overlooking the river with rock pratincole, hippo, otters and crocodile."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Sightings report
Hippo
Many sightings
Jackalberry Tented Camp
"Jackalberry Tented Camp review"
2 nights
Arrived
17 Nov 2022
"A great place with great views and accommodation, superb staff and tours / drives.
Really glad Expert Africa booked here.
Bat eared foxes, serval, genet, civet, and African wild cat on night drive."
Really glad Expert Africa booked here.
Bat eared foxes, serval, genet, civet, and African wild cat on night drive."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Facilities
Excellent
Sightings report
Buffalo
Many sightings
Elephant
Many sightings
Giraffe
Many sightings
Hippo
Many sightings
Lion
Many sightings
Zebra
Many sightings
Pioneers
"Pioneers review"
2 nights
Arrived
19 Nov 2022
"A relaxed yet luxurious place to stay for two nights at Victoria Falls.
Friendly helpful staff, excellent food, pleasant grounds, relaxed atmosphere."
Friendly helpful staff, excellent food, pleasant grounds, relaxed atmosphere."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
My Nov 2018 trip
Namibia between 2 Nov 2018 and 18 Nov 2018
"A great trip. All went smoothly (apart from a couple of punctures). Really well organised by Expert Africa with excellent accommodation throughout. We hope to return to Namibia and will use Expert Africa again.
Wilderness Africa at Airport, especially Grace, were great too. Very helpful."
Wilderness Africa at Airport, especially Grace, were great too. Very helpful."
Arranged By Tom Morris
Galton House
"Galton House review"
1 night
Arrived
3 Nov 2018
"Great relaxed atmosphere and superb, friendly staff."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
NamibRand Family Hideout (Not currently featured by Expert Africa)
"NamibRand Family Hideout review"
3 nights
Arrived
4 Nov 2018
"A great place for a few days"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Activities
Excellent
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
Namib Guesthouse
"Namib Guesthouse review"
1 night
Arrived
7 Nov 2018
"An adequate stop over."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Average
Service
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
"Twyfelfontein Country Lodge review"
2 nights
Arrived
8 Nov 2018
"Brilliant location, service, food, and views."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Sightings report
Oryx
2 sightings
Olifantsrus Camp (Not currently featured by Expert Africa)
"Olifantsrus Camp review"
1 night
Arrived
10 Nov 2018
"Great location. A well appointed campsite with good cooking facilities and small shop / snack bar selling essentials. Great wildlife viewing on the waterhole which was lit until late at night. Well worth the visit for a night."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Service
Good
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
Etosha Safari Lodge
"Etosha Safari Lodge review"
2 nights
Arrived
11 Nov 2018
"Excellent accommodation and friendly, helpful service"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Sightings report
Giraffe
1 sighting
Oryx
9 sightings
Halali Camp
"Halali Camp review"
2 nights
Arrived
13 Nov 2018
"A pleasant, clean, well equipped room even if the camp itself was a bit scruffy.
Great waterhole where patience was rewarded with wildlife.
Staff not always very helpful."
Great waterhole where patience was rewarded with wildlife.
Staff not always very helpful."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Average
Facilities
Average
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Sightings report
Black Rhino
3 sightings
Elephant
10+ sightings
Giraffe
10+ sightings
Leopard
2 sightings
Lion
6 sightings
Oryx
10+ sightings
Spotted Hyena
3 sightings
Wildebeest
10+ sightings
Zebra
10+ sightings
Ondudu Safari Lodge
"Erongo Wilderness Lodge review"
2 nights
Arrived
15 Nov 2018
"Great location, service and activities. Knowledgable guides who knew their bird songs and calls."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent