Travel reviews by Mr & Mrs K from Southamptn
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
9
Excursions taken
1
Great holiday in Namibia
Namibia between 23 Jul 2022 and 10 Aug 2022
"It was an experience to say the least.
Sabina's recommendations of alternative accommodation when original choices were not available were excellent.
We did experience a puncture on our hire car, which fortunately happened not far from Otjiwarongo where we discovered a Dunlop tyre depot. The manager contacted the rental company on our behalf and sorted out the issue for us.
Overall the amount of wildlife seen was extremely numerous and observed throughout the country.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
None.
The service we received from Sabina was excellent. Knowing she was at the end of a phone line or e-mail if we had any queries gave us us reassurance throughout our trip."
Sabina's recommendations of alternative accommodation when original choices were not available were excellent.
We did experience a puncture on our hire car, which fortunately happened not far from Otjiwarongo where we discovered a Dunlop tyre depot. The manager contacted the rental company on our behalf and sorted out the issue for us.
Overall the amount of wildlife seen was extremely numerous and observed throughout the country.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
None.
The service we received from Sabina was excellent. Knowing she was at the end of a phone line or e-mail if we had any queries gave us us reassurance throughout our trip."
Arranged By Sabina Hekandjo
Hoodia Desert Lodge
"A great welcome at Hoodia Desert Lodge"
2 nights
Arrived
24 Jul 2022
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Hoodia Sossusvlei excursion
"Hoodia Sossusvlei excursion review"
25 Jul 2022 • All-day excursion
Daniel the guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining showing us the dunes and what was hidden beneath.
A very enjoyable trip with good food and wine for lunch.
A very enjoyable trip with good food and wine for lunch.
Excellent
Bahnhof Hotel (Not currently featured by Expert Africa)
"Comfortable room with extras!"
1 night
Arrived
26 Jul 2022
"The room was spacious and cosy.
The addition of hot water bottles in the beds was very welcome as it was chilly at night and only very limited heating in the room."
The addition of hot water bottles in the beds was very welcome as it was chilly at night and only very limited heating in the room."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Average
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
Canyon Lodge
"Great views at Canyon Lodge "
1 night
Arrived
27 Jul 2022
"The chalet was cleverly designed around the rocks, which protruded inside the room demonstrating the care taken as to avoid damaging the environment.
The views were amazing from our room which was at an elevated position on the edge of the property (a number of other chalets did not have such a view.) The main building was in extremely colourful grounds.
The buffet style evening meal was delicious with plenty of choice."
The views were amazing from our room which was at an elevated position on the edge of the property (a number of other chalets did not have such a view.) The main building was in extremely colourful grounds.
The buffet style evening meal was delicious with plenty of choice."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Sightings report
Oryx
1 sighting
Teufelskrallen Lodge (Not currently featured by Expert Africa)
"Wonderful View but cold at night"
3 nights
Arrived
28 Jul 2022
"The tented chalet afforded great views. Hot during the day and cold at night. The experience of using the shower & toilet facilities which were located across a small bridge, and open to the elements will not be forgotten for a long time! 3 degrees centigrade early morning!
The food was excellent quality from a highly skilled chef and her team.
The Manager and staff went out of their way to assist my wife securing a mobile phone, following the theft of her own at the start of our holiday. Lovely people.
The sundowner safari by John (the guide) was one of the best we have ever experienced."
The food was excellent quality from a highly skilled chef and her team.
The Manager and staff went out of their way to assist my wife securing a mobile phone, following the theft of her own at the start of our holiday. Lovely people.
The sundowner safari by John (the guide) was one of the best we have ever experienced."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
Erindi Old Trader's Lodge (Not currently featured by Expert Africa)
"What an amazing room and view"
2 nights
Arrived
31 Jul 2022
"Our accommodation was the Livingstone Suite overlooking the waterhole. The best views afforded. The room was incredibly spacious and very comfortable.
We regularly looked out on Hippos and Nile crocodiles just yards away.
The food (buffet) was excellent with a wonderful variety."
We regularly looked out on Hippos and Nile crocodiles just yards away.
The food (buffet) was excellent with a wonderful variety."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
Waterberg Plateau Lodge
"Lovely views and comfortable room."
2 nights
Arrived
2 Aug 2022
"The chalet was spacious and comfortable with an exceptionally large bathroom.
The views were stunning and we had beautiful birds visiting our plunge pool on a regular basis.
The young chef cooked exceptionally delicious food for our evening meal (taking into account my wife doesn't eat game)."
The views were stunning and we had beautiful birds visiting our plunge pool on a regular basis.
The young chef cooked exceptionally delicious food for our evening meal (taking into account my wife doesn't eat game)."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Sightings report
Giraffe
3 sightings
Oryx
2 sightings
Okaukuejo Camp
"Comfortable accommodation, great waterhole."
2 nights
Arrived
4 Aug 2022
"The chalet was very clean but a little outdated. We had issues with lights and bathroom, which were dealt with swiftly.
The waterhole was a short walk away and we were overwhelmed with the gathering of a large herd of 31 elephants silhouetted against the sunset, never to be forgotten.
The restaurant was chaotic having diners all turning up at once, unaware that they should have booked a table for a time slot, which was not explained at check in or in any literature. Service very slow and food cold. There seemed to be no organisation/ person in charge!"
The waterhole was a short walk away and we were overwhelmed with the gathering of a large herd of 31 elephants silhouetted against the sunset, never to be forgotten.
The restaurant was chaotic having diners all turning up at once, unaware that they should have booked a table for a time slot, which was not explained at check in or in any literature. Service very slow and food cold. There seemed to be no organisation/ person in charge!"
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Average
Sightings report
Elephant
10+ sightings
Giraffe
10+ sightings
Oryx
10+ sightings
White Rhino
5 sightings
Wildebeest
10+ sightings
Zebra
10+ sightings
Mushara Outpost
"Spoilt rotten at Mushara"
2 nights
Arrived
6 Aug 2022
"Warm welcome on arrival.
Room spacious and well equipped with inside and outside shower.
Food was varied and tasty.
The staff made a fuss of my wife on her birthday decorating our breakfast and evening meal table, which was a lovely gesture. They made a cake and serenaded her with songs of celebration, which was a lovely touch. They all had incredible voices and they seemed to enjoy doing it!"
Room spacious and well equipped with inside and outside shower.
Food was varied and tasty.
The staff made a fuss of my wife on her birthday decorating our breakfast and evening meal table, which was a lovely gesture. They made a cake and serenaded her with songs of celebration, which was a lovely touch. They all had incredible voices and they seemed to enjoy doing it!"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Ai Aiba Lodge
"Stunning location at Ai Aiba"
1 night
Arrived
8 Aug 2022
"As a one night stop off on our way back to the airport we were taken aback by the stunning location.
The staff were very accommodating in assisting us with the on-line check in for our flight home."
The staff were very accommodating in assisting us with the on-line check in for our flight home."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Sightings report
Giraffe
3 sightings
Oryx
2 sightings
They went above and beyond dealing with an unrelated issue on behalf of my wife, who was exceedingly grateful. We also found the food exceptional and the accommodation spacious and extremely comfortable.
It was a stunning setting with amazing sunrises and sunsets."