Travel reviews by Mr & Mrs H from Notts
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
6
Excursions taken
0
My Jul 2011 trip
Namibia between 4 Jul 2011 and 22 Jul 2011
"We had very specific requirements for our holiday to Namibia as our party had a range of budgets.
We were able to have an excellent holiday which suited all our budgets. Those on limited budgets camped very cheaply in Etosha whilst a little more comfort was available for the others."
We were able to have an excellent holiday which suited all our budgets. Those on limited budgets camped very cheaply in Etosha whilst a little more comfort was available for the others."
Arranged By Tracy Lederer
Ondudu Safari Lodge
"Erongo Wilderness Lodge review"
2 nights
Arrived
5 Jul 2011
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Halali Camp
"Halali Camp review"
2 nights
Arrived
7 Jul 2011
"We know not to expect 5 star accommodation in Etosha Park and we were pleased with the upgrades in the accommodation from 9 years ago. Unfortunately the meals still leave alot to be desired.
After a very disappointing evening meal we then self catered for the rest of our stay in Etosha. This was a challenge given the very very limited supplies in Halali and Okaukuejo camp shops but still much preferable to the restaurant"
After a very disappointing evening meal we then self catered for the rest of our stay in Etosha. This was a challenge given the very very limited supplies in Halali and Okaukuejo camp shops but still much preferable to the restaurant"
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Average
Service
Average
Facilities
Poor
Rooms
Good
Food
Poor
Okaukuejo Camp
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
2 nights
Arrived
9 Jul 2011
"See comments for Halali
Expert Africa had told us that self catering was not an option now the camps had been upgraded. There may have been a misunderstanding but it is still possible. There were braai at both camps. nb Okaukuejo - there are no braais now at the lodges around the watehole only at the ones further back. Admittedly the only facility is the braai but we stoked up with plastic crockery/cutlery bery cheaply outside the park and managed easily. The evening meals were £17 a head which was very expensive for the quality of hte food and it didn't help when there were mice running around the restaurant!
Okaukuejo scores better than Halali in location manily due to the large waterhole with excellent game viewing"
Expert Africa had told us that self catering was not an option now the camps had been upgraded. There may have been a misunderstanding but it is still possible. There were braai at both camps. nb Okaukuejo - there are no braais now at the lodges around the watehole only at the ones further back. Admittedly the only facility is the braai but we stoked up with plastic crockery/cutlery bery cheaply outside the park and managed easily. The evening meals were £17 a head which was very expensive for the quality of hte food and it didn't help when there were mice running around the restaurant!
Okaukuejo scores better than Halali in location manily due to the large waterhole with excellent game viewing"
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Average
Facilities
Poor
Rooms
Average
Food
Poor
Okonjima Plains Camp
"Okonjima Main Camp review"
1 night
Arrived
11 Jul 2011
"We should have stayed 2 nights!!
The accommodation at Bush Camp was exceptional but we were so busy with all the activities that we didn't have enough time to really appreciate our lodge. Our guide, Rohan , was excellent."
The accommodation at Bush Camp was exceptional but we were so busy with all the activities that we didn't have enough time to really appreciate our lodge. Our guide, Rohan , was excellent."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Elegant Guesthouse
"The Elegant Guesthouse review"
1 night
Arrived
12 Jul 2011
"We were given a very warm welcome and guesthouse worked really well for an overnight in Windhoek prior to flying home"
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Rooms
Good
Own arrangements Cape Town (Not currently featured by Expert Africa)
"BA World Traveller Plus"
8 nights
Arrived
13 Jul 2011
"We had booked to fly out World Traveller. 24 hours in advance we went on the website to reserve our seats onluy to be told that this was not possible to reserve seats which was very worrying. Expert Africa could also not give an explanation> What it actually mean't is that BA had over booked the section and we were down - graded. We should get a refund on the cost. We did get £75 compensation each which is standard
We are still waiting for our refund.
We had been warned by Expert Africa about security of hold luggage at Jo'burg (thankyou) Unfortunately one of our party did not take note of the warning and his luggage was broken into and electronic equipment taken. Please keep the warning in your trip info!"
We are still waiting for our refund.
We had been warned by Expert Africa about security of hold luggage at Jo'burg (thankyou) Unfortunately one of our party did not take note of the warning and his luggage was broken into and electronic equipment taken. Please keep the warning in your trip info!"
Poor
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Poor
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
If you want the freedom of being able to walk out in the bush this is ideal. If you think you are going to see alot of game you will be disappointed. The birdwatching however was excellent. The guided walks were tailored to our requirements and we could also go off for walks by ourselves.
This made a good contrast to Etosha when you are confined to the car"