Travel reviews by Family H from Surrey

"The manager, Thomas, was exuberant and made an enormous effort to make all his guests very welcome.

Excursion to Sossusvlei with Kulala Wilderness Camp:
Whilst getting up at 5am on the second day rather than the first might be a better option the excursion was nevertheless a fabulous introduction to the area and an unforgetable experience. The guide (David) was very knowledgable and great company.

The sundowner trip was also of the highest calibre."

"Staff very welcoming but location uninspiring.

It is fair to say that Swakopmund was something of a disappointment, the town's archictecture was not as expected.

We did though thorougly enjoy the activities ( boat trip at Walvis Bay, Sandboarding and Quadbiking) and found the town's tourist information highly efficent."

"Stunning location and great welcome.

Damaraland excursion from Doro Nawas:

Although the excursion was thoroughly enjoyable the fact the trip to see the local rock art also involved seeing the elephant there was a high degree of duplication."

"The management team were probably the best we experienced in our holiday and the camp was superbly run.

The activity into Etosha NP involved a long drive into the park in an open vehicle with very little to see.

For visitors planning to visit Etosha independently we would recommend that any guests restrict their activities to Ongava reserve - the waterhole is something else!"

"The accommodation exceeded our expectations and our game viewing was first class.

The shop at the camp was inadequately stocked for anybody wanting to enjoy a picnic lunch.

The evening meal buffet would have been repetitive for anything beyond a 2 night stay."

"Very remote location particuarly for anybody arriving in darkness as we did!

Dinner excellent but breakfast only average with the staff being somewhat brusque."

"We only had a brief overnight stay and left early for the airport so cannot comment on the quality of the food.

The manageress went to great lengthes to make us welcome."

"Following an unpleasant flight we had a fabulous first afternoon gamedrive with a guide (Bee) of the highest calibre whose intimate knowledge and experience enhanced our stay.

The food was probably the best on our trip, with great variety and lots of fresh fruit and vegetables."

"A really well run camp with excellent staff members all of whom had a great sense of humour!

At the time of our visit the riverboat was out of action which was very dissappointing.

If it had not been for the quality of the guide (George) and tracker (Barouti) it is arguable that the gamedrives may have become slightly repetitive."

"The proximity of the falls (5 mins walk) was a major bonus for a one night stay. Hotel staff very efficent, dining facilities acceptable but for anybody wanting to enjoy better quality food we would reccommend an advanced booking is made at the Royal Livingstone restaurant.

The riverboat cruise on the African Queen exceeded our expectations. We also really enjoyed the experience of the border crossing from Botswana into Zambia."