Travel reviews by Mr & Mrs L from Gloucester
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
8
Excursions taken
1
My Sep 2024 trip
Namibia between 28 Sep 2024 and 12 Oct 2024
"We had a very special time in Namibia.
The guidebook you kindly sent us was excellent and in the locations and lodges you recommended was well chosen and as per the advertised experience.
In hindsight, we could have chosen slightly lower key/cheaper lodges.
Saying that, we really enjoyed excellent food and beautiful rooms and facilities everywhere.
So we got our money's worth."
The guidebook you kindly sent us was excellent and in the locations and lodges you recommended was well chosen and as per the advertised experience.
In hindsight, we could have chosen slightly lower key/cheaper lodges.
Saying that, we really enjoyed excellent food and beautiful rooms and facilities everywhere.
So we got our money's worth."
Arranged By Sabina Hekandjo
Olive Grove
"Olive Grove review"
1 night
Arrived
28 Sep 2024
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
BullsPort Lodge and Farm
"BullsPort Lodge and Farm review"
2 nights
Arrived
29 Sep 2024
"We enjoyed this stop over very much as we could interact and get to know the owner (family owned business) directly. We learnt something about the realities of running a business in this harsh climate.
We tried quite a few of their local walks. The highlight was the trip (by vehicle) that we took into the Naukluft park with walk down the riverbed. Very knowledgeable guide.
The accommodation was very good. They made use of a lot of local food (where possible) and made their own cottage chese and breads.
Considering the price of this stop over, you got more than your money's worth
We did not feel like hotel guests but instead felt at home. What a pleasure!"
We tried quite a few of their local walks. The highlight was the trip (by vehicle) that we took into the Naukluft park with walk down the riverbed. Very knowledgeable guide.
The accommodation was very good. They made use of a lot of local food (where possible) and made their own cottage chese and breads.
Considering the price of this stop over, you got more than your money's worth
We did not feel like hotel guests but instead felt at home. What a pleasure!"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Facilities
Excellent
Sightings report
Hoodia Desert Lodge
"Hoodia Desert Lodge review"
2 nights
Arrived
1 Oct 2024
"Guided day trip into Sossusvlei was a highlight for us.
Well worth it."
Well worth it."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Hoodia Sossusvlei excursion
"Hoodia Sossusvlei excursion review"
2 Oct 2024 • All-day excursion
An amazing experience into a magical world.
The guide showed us some spoor and small animal living in this harsh climate.
Lunch was a 5 star meal being watched by antelope!
The guide showed us some spoor and small animal living in this harsh climate.
Lunch was a 5 star meal being watched by antelope!
Excellent
The Delight
"The Delight review"
2 nights
Arrived
3 Oct 2024
"I loved the airy atmosphere and how they played with colour.
Garden courtyard was lovely.
Location is very good and close restaurants and a lovely walk along the coast."
Garden courtyard was lovely.
Location is very good and close restaurants and a lovely walk along the coast."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Mowani Mountain Camp
"Mowani Mountain Camp review"
2 nights
Arrived
5 Oct 2024
"The location of this lodge is stunning.
They have a lovely water feature just at the edge of the lounge area - a delight to watch birds and dassies feeding and interacting.
They arrange sunset drinks where you can just sit and relax with the most beautiful view. Conveniently close the Twyfelfontein.
We followed their short marked footpath around the lodge. We felt that they can extend this to longer walks."
They have a lovely water feature just at the edge of the lounge area - a delight to watch birds and dassies feeding and interacting.
They arrange sunset drinks where you can just sit and relax with the most beautiful view. Conveniently close the Twyfelfontein.
We followed their short marked footpath around the lodge. We felt that they can extend this to longer walks."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Etosha Oberland Lodge
"Etosha Oberland Lodge review"
2 nights
Arrived
7 Oct 2024
"Being so close to Etosha it was an easy drive into the park for a day's visit.
The lounge and pool area was made special by wildlife visiting the waterhole.
Sitting on the decking area for dinner and sundown is definately a highlight of this lodge.
Food was top class and the rooms well layout out and thoughtful with regards to plugs and light switches."
The lounge and pool area was made special by wildlife visiting the waterhole.
Sitting on the decking area for dinner and sundown is definately a highlight of this lodge.
Food was top class and the rooms well layout out and thoughtful with regards to plugs and light switches."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Sightings report
Safarihoek Lodge
"Safarihoek Lodge review"
2 nights
Arrived
9 Oct 2024
"As this lodge and reserve is very big and connected to Etosha it was a real African experience and put you in touch with nature.
We sat the the hide for sundowner and was amazed and entertained by the animal comings and goings.
We also took a morning guided walk which was the highlight of our whole trip.
The guide was extremely knowledgeable and taugh us so much."
We sat the the hide for sundowner and was amazed and entertained by the animal comings and goings.
We also took a morning guided walk which was the highlight of our whole trip.
The guide was extremely knowledgeable and taugh us so much."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Sightings report
Okonjima Plains Camp
"Okonjima Plains Camp review"
1 night
Arrived
11 Oct 2024
"This is very handy and great stopover on the way to Windhoek.
It was quite busy but run very smoothly to handle the different needs of the visitors. They have a number of guided walks. We did 2 of them - very well marked and quite challenging on rocky terrain. We loved this.
The rooms where such that you could enjoy the wildlife feeding and passing by on the way to the waterhole from your veranda. A very relaxing atmoshpere.
We took a packed breakfast as we had to leave early for the airport. A brown paper bag packed with goodies!"
It was quite busy but run very smoothly to handle the different needs of the visitors. They have a number of guided walks. We did 2 of them - very well marked and quite challenging on rocky terrain. We loved this.
The rooms where such that you could enjoy the wildlife feeding and passing by on the way to the waterhole from your veranda. A very relaxing atmoshpere.
We took a packed breakfast as we had to leave early for the airport. A brown paper bag packed with goodies!"
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Sightings report
We had an evening meal at their restaurant which was good."