Travel reviews by Mr & Mrs H from Yorkshire

"A good short distance (in Namibian terms) from the airport.

This was a perfect place to spend the first night in Namibia. The rooms are magnificent. A very large sitting room area looking out on to a veranda facing the waterhole. Equally large and luxurious bedroom and excellent services.

The food was very good but we did realise it wasn't as good as the trip progressed.

As there are no cats it is possible to walk unaccompanied which is good.

There are several activities but we didn't hear about some of them until it was too late so better checking with each reserve in advance is advised."

"Oh my goodness this place is amazing. A wonderful welcome and a beautiful place. The owner was there to get us it is clear that it is owner-managed and they take pride in this place. The staff all matched the owners in their pride for the reserve and they all clearly enjoy working there.

The rooms are smaller than some but we amazing indoor and outdoor bathrooms, as well as an outside space for star gazing.

The food was a set menu of 3 courses. This might sound small or limited but it was absolutely perfect. It was the prefect amount of food served at the perfect pace.
Good wine selection at reasonable prices.

The day trip to Sossusvlei was excellent. We were in a private vehicle with 2 other couples from the Lodge. Perfectly planned and executed including a wonderful lunch under the trees. Definitely worth booking the day trip through the Lodge rather than doing it independently.

Can't recommend enough. The only reason we will not return is that we do not need to go back to Sossusvlei again (although we would consider it if there is a good rainy season).

As the rooms are made, in part, from tent canvas they can be warm in the late afternoon/early evening."

"The road to Swakupmund via Solitaire was one of the worst we experienced but thanks to Chris's guidebook we were armed with a picnic (from Solitaire) and were prepared to drive very slowly.
Good/easy directions to The Strand with good parking.

Great location I the middle of town. Excellent/friendly welcome and a nice room.

The lobby is beautiful but we think the weather (wet, rain, heat etc..) is very hard on buildings and things in the rooms aren't perfect.

Excellent breakfast. We dined twice at one of the hotel restaurants. We went the first night and it was so good we went back. In a country where so much meat is served it was a joy to eat fish! It is called Ocean Cellar and booking is essential.

We did not use the gym or other hotel facilities."

"Doro Nawas doesn't look much but it was beautiful and well located if travelling from Swakupmond to Etosha. Lovely chatlets/rooms with indoor and outdoor bathrooms and private outdoor spaces for animal watching.

They have a wonderful feature that allows you to sleep outside (very comfy beds that roll outside) with plenty of blankets and bush babies (hot water bottles).

The first night we ate on the roof.

Excellent animal watching.

Not enough time to try to pool."

"Our accommodations just got better and better!

Safariehoek is amazing. We will be returning as soon as possible.

Incredible welcome and service, lovely food, a great pool and incredible animals.

Flexible service too so we were able to take a short extra safari on our last morning before checking out."

"it is worth coming because the animals are amazing. Expert Africa gave a very good description of the facilities of this government camp which is quite basic.

It is definitely worth going because the animal viewing are unparalleled.

Not all reviews are excellent because it is basic BUT this is reflected in the price."

"Our only regret is that we only had 2 nights here - we wanted 3!

Exceptional accommodation, warm welcome (return for my partner) and some of the best food on our trip. Spotted some animals here we didn't see anywhere else including babboons and so, so many birds.

The cheetahs are beautiful but we might not view them again as they are now held in captivity and not doing much.

Other wildlife in the reserve is wonderful and well managed. Guides are excellent.

We will return as soon as we can."

"Always wonderful to return - it feels like home. A great place to start or end a trip. It is nearby the airport but you would never know it.
It is relaxed and calm and it feels like home.

Eningu Clayhouse is low key and does not offer all the services that some lodges offer but this is reflected in the prices. We will definitely return on our next trip."