Travel reviews by Mr & Mrs S from winchester
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
2
Lodges stayed in
9
Excursions taken
0
My Feb 2025 trip
Namibia and 1 other country between 14 Feb 2025 and 6 Mar 2025
South Africa more relaxed but Babylostoren disappointing."
Feedback response
There was exceptional rainfall in Namibia when these travellers visited. Though welcome for locals, this did affect their travel, making road journeys longer than usual. After speaking with them in more detail, we're delighted that overall these travellers had a fantastic time in Namibia - where their highlights included an incredible sighting of four black rhinos whilst on foot. Also that they enjoyed Bushman’s Kloof in the Cape, although we’re very sorry that Babylonstoren felt busy and didn’t live up to expectations. We know that the team there is taking the issues that we have raised seriously.
Arranged By Karen Sharpe

Olive Grove
"Olive Grove review"

Kulala Desert Lodge
"Kulala Desert Lodge review"
Room comfortable but very sandy"

Oryx
Many sightings

Driftwood Guesthouse (Not currently featured by Expert Africa)
"Driftwood Guesthouse review"
Helpful people
Good for one night"
Not currently featured by Expert Africa

Doro Nawas
"Doro Nawas review"
Nice gift shop
Excellent service
Gave us packed lunch for day of travel"

Elephant
Many sightings

Desert Rhino Camp
"Desert Rhino Camp review"
Excellent dinner in candle lite bona with singing and campfire
Saw 4 black rhino but long day out tracking.( 13hr)
Would have been better to fly into camp. Drive very uncomfortable."

Giraffe
Many sightings

Oryx
1 sighting

Doro Nawas
"Doro Nawas review"

Okonjima Plains Camp
"Okonjima Plains Camp review"
Felt slightly like a zoo."

Brown Hyena
2 sightings

Eland
Many sightings

Leopard
2 sightings

Oryx
Many sightings

Sable antelope
1 sighting

White Rhino
2 sightings

Wildebeest
Many sightings

Zebra
Many sightings

Babylonstoren
"Babylonstoren review"
Hotel felt an add on to the many day visitors. Felt very commercial.
Pool dirty and parts broken.
Room outdoor space small and dirty.
Some staff didn’t seem to know basic information.
No access to Dr which I needed - had to drive into town and look for one."
The shared areas and surrounding grounds can feel busy at times with day visitors exploring the Winelands. Babylonstoren offers several exclusive experiences for overnight guests including guided tours, fishing, cycling, and other curated farm activities, and it’s great to know that these travellers found those tours to be outstanding. Babylonstoren advised that there had been an issue with their pool pump at the time of this stay, which they swiftly had fixed before cleaning the pool. Babylonstoren assure us they remain committed to delivering a high standard of service and hospitality.

Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve
"Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve review"
Great rock art.
Wildlife limited."

Eland
Many sightings

Zebra
Many sightings