Travel reviews by K&R from Yorkshire
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
11
Excursions taken
3
My Jun 2024 trip
Namibia between 8 Jun 2024 and 28 Jun 2024
"The trip was fantastic and we would thoroughly recommend Namibia to anyone.
The country is beautiful and wildlife plentiful even though very arid.
It is safe to drive around and on the whole very friendly.
It was excellent.
Having the lounge in the airport was very beneficial both at the start and the end of the trip."
The country is beautiful and wildlife plentiful even though very arid.
It is safe to drive around and on the whole very friendly.
It was excellent.
Having the lounge in the airport was very beneficial both at the start and the end of the trip."
Arranged By Sabina Hekandjo
Olive Grove
"Olive Grove review"
1 night
Arrived
8 Jun 2024
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Kwessi Dunes
"Kwessi Dunes review"
2 nights
Arrived
9 Jun 2024
"We didn't realise that on full board they catered from lunch on day of arrival, maybe worth pointing this out so people can take advantage.
Need a 4 wheel drive car to drive up to the lodge otherwise they come to collect you, we had a 4 wheel drive but maybe worth mentioning."
Need a 4 wheel drive car to drive up to the lodge otherwise they come to collect you, we had a 4 wheel drive but maybe worth mentioning."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Sightings report
Oryx
Many sightings
Zebra
Many sightings
Hoodia Desert Lodge
"Hoodia Desert Lodge review"
2 nights
Arrived
11 Jun 2024
"A good base for Sossusvlei excursion.
Restaurant and restaurant staff were outstanding but accommodation less private than other lodges.
Less wildlife in the lodge surroundings than other lodges too."
Restaurant and restaurant staff were outstanding but accommodation less private than other lodges.
Less wildlife in the lodge surroundings than other lodges too."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Activities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Excellent
Sightings report
Oryx
Many sightings
Ballooning in the Namib Desert
"Ballooning in the Namib Desert review"
11 Jun 2024 • Morning excursion
Pilot was excellent, very experienced and enthusiastic, all round a great experience and well worth the money although expensive.
Excellent
Hoodia Sossusvlei excursion
"Hoodia Sossusvlei excursion review"
12 Jun 2024 • All-day excursion
It is a long day and physically demanding so be prepared but well worth it.
The guide was informative but the walk up the dune was done individually at one's own pace.
The lunch spot was excellent as was the lunch.
A 'must do' excursion.
The guide was informative but the walk up the dune was done individually at one's own pace.
The lunch spot was excellent as was the lunch.
A 'must do' excursion.
Excellent
Cornerstone Guesthouse
"Cornerstone Guesthouse review"
3 nights
Arrived
13 Jun 2024
"Very helpful staff, if visiting during busy periods it maybe worth contacting beforehand for restaurant reservations as the better restaurants get booked up.
Swakopmund is a nice place to spend a couple of days on the coast."
Swakopmund is a nice place to spend a couple of days on the coast."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Average
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Kayaking with seals
"Kayaking with seals review"
14 Jun 2024 • Morning excursion
A fabulous day out with entertaining and informative guides.
Mowani Mountain Camp
"Mowani Mountain Camp review"
2 nights
Arrived
16 Jun 2024
"A fabulous location with lovely individual lodges. The food was phenomenal although the restaurant was a bit more formal than other lodges.
The sundowner location was excellent and didn't require a booked excursion.
It was nice to be able to do a walk in the area surrounding the lodge.
The desert elephant excursion was a wonderful trip out and well worth it."
The sundowner location was excellent and didn't require a booked excursion.
It was nice to be able to do a walk in the area surrounding the lodge.
The desert elephant excursion was a wonderful trip out and well worth it."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Sightings report
Elephant
Many sightings
Safarihoek Lodge
"Safarihoek Lodge review"
2 nights
Arrived
18 Jun 2024
"The staff were very friendly and accommodating.
The location overlooking the water hole was like a Disney film set and the hours spent in the hide were magnificent, we've never seen so many elephants!"
The location overlooking the water hole was like a Disney film set and the hours spent in the hide were magnificent, we've never seen so many elephants!"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Sightings report
Black Rhino
1 sighting
Elephant
Many sightings
Giraffe
Many sightings
Oryx
Many sightings
Wildebeest
Many sightings
Zebra
Many sightings
Onguma Bush Camp
"Onguma Bush Camp review"
2 nights
Arrived
20 Jun 2024
"The location of the restaurant and communal area was stunning particularly at sunset.
The staff were very friendly and helpful.
The trip to the hide is well worth it and enjoyed the bush walk even though we didn't see much wildlife."
The staff were very friendly and helpful.
The trip to the hide is well worth it and enjoyed the bush walk even though we didn't see much wildlife."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Sightings report
Giraffe
Many sightings
Oryx
1 sighting
Wildebeest
Many sightings
Zebra
Many sightings
Ghaub Guest Farm
"Ghaub Guest Farm review"
1 night
Arrived
22 Jun 2024
"The rhino tracking is a must do.
A bit more low key than other places but a lot less touristy and off the beaten track.
The staff again were very friendly.
Excellent value for more.
Excellent base to go and see the Hoba meteorite."
A bit more low key than other places but a lot less touristy and off the beaten track.
The staff again were very friendly.
Excellent value for more.
Excellent base to go and see the Hoba meteorite."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Sightings report
White Rhino
Many sightings
Okonjima Plains Camp
"Okonjima Plains Camp review"
2 nights
Arrived
23 Jun 2024
"Probably the busiest lodge but the staff again were helpful and friendly.
The activities: 'leopard tracking' and 'night drive' were excellent and the guide was very knowledgeable."
The activities: 'leopard tracking' and 'night drive' were excellent and the guide was very knowledgeable."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Facilities
Excellent
Sightings report
Brown Hyena
1 sighting
Giraffe
Many sightings
Leopard
1 sighting
Oryx
Many sightings
Zebra
Many sightings
Spitzkoppen Lodge
"Spitzkoppen Lodge review"
1 night
Arrived
25 Jun 2024
"A beautiful location and lovely place to walk and discover the surrounding area."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Average
Rooms
Good
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Sightings report
Zebra
Many sightings
River Crossing
"River Crossing review"
2 nights
Arrived
26 Jun 2024
"A nice place out of Windhoek to relax before flying home although access awkward due to the new road being built from Windhoek to the airport.
Close enough to still explore Windhoek itself."
Close enough to still explore Windhoek itself."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Average
Service
Good
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Average
Food
Good
Great first stop."