Travel reviews by Miss G from California

"Lovely hotel!

The grounds and my room were wonderful. The staff exceptional.

I arrived very late at night and still they had the most delicious meal awaiting me! Very much appreciated!

Breakfast was also great! Staff very welcoming.

Highly recommend."

"After staying 3 nights I felt as if I were leaving family!

The most welcoming staff, all of whom went over and above to ensure my stay was perfect!

The lodge is beautiful, the meals outstanding, my accommodations were perfect! Bed and even the towels very comfy!

My guides were all friendly, knowledgeable and ensured I had a wonderful stay.

Can't wait to go back!"

"My welcome started with a rousing song from all of the staff!

Beautiful lodge and the staff went above and beyond to make my stay everything I hoped it would be! The lodge and my accommodations were lovely! Staff so friendly and accommodating!

Made me a special birthday celebration which was unexpected and so fun! Meals fantastic! My guide superb!

The activities which included visits to see the petroglyphs and Damara people were great! My guide was very nice, knowledgeable and went above and beyond to ensure we experienced everything there was to see especially the wildlife!

Can't wait to go back!"

"Best part of my trip!

Ongave Tented Camp is the place to be if you want a great location for wildlife, excellent staff, delicious meals and a quick trip to Etosha!

The lodge and my accommodations were great. There is a watering hole right outside the tents and restaurant which is constantly visited by wildlife! If you have the time get a massage and facial! The esthetician was clearly very experienced, and it was a highlight of my trip!

The staff goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome and cater to you!

The food delicious. They set up a lovely birthday dinner for me on my deck with lanterns and sparkling lights! My guide Tuly made every activity fun! Very knowledgeable and a great tracker!

I didn't want to leave!"

"Hotel very clean and nicely appointed. Short drive into Windhoek. The Receptionist Tamara was great, very accommodating and personable. Helped to set up a taxi to take and pick me up from the city center.

The gentleman who checked me in was brusque and made me feel unwanted and uncomfortable. They don't really accommodate vegetarians. They have a fixed meal for dinner which was meat & chicken. When he read aloud the card that read I was vegetarian/vegan he shouted it out and said well you're not eating here then you're eating out tonight! When I stated I was too tired from traveling to shower and change my clothes he said well I'll just remove the meat/chicken and give you the side dishes & appeared annoyed.

When he was showing me the kitchen he said Check-out is at 10 when you will be picked up. When I indicated my card stated I wouldn't be picked up until late afternoon he reiterated very strongly that checkout was at 10 and they were full so he wanted me picked up. When I disagreed he said you're going on an excursion then! Made me feel very uncomfortable. He had a very bad attitude the entire time I was there.

After dinner I was surprised to find earplugs and a note on my pillow explaining that due to the following day being trash pickup day it was going to be very noisy with dogs barking & hence the earplugs. It was very noisy and the earplugs didn't help very much.

The next day, however, a different receptionist Tamara was the complete opposite. When I came back from my excursion and still had a few hours to wait until my pickup the man kept passing me, ignoring me other than to look as if he were annoyed I was still there. Would not go back."