Travel reviews by Miss & Miss H from Sussex

"Just what we needed after a long journey.Very helpful, quiet and delicious breakfast. Even ordered a Chinese take away for us as we were too tired to cook or go out! However it arrived an hour early!!

Easy to get to road to Etosha"

"Though camp close to Etosha quite a drive to reach gate. Didn't do any drives in reserve other than to get to Etosha.

Enjoyed sitting in dining room area and lounge overlooking small waterhole especially at sunset"

"Really enjoyed the long night drive. Guide was excellent and spotted unusual animals. On moving to self catering realised there was no light working in the kitchen and it was dark. This was fixed very quickly. We found all staff friendly and helpful.

Pleased to see black rhino and other animals and birds at waterhole which we visited every evening. Well worthwhile

Enjoyed cooking our own evening meal as vegetarians are not really catered for. Usually no protein except at breakfast throughout whole trip with one exception."

"Highlight is fenced waterhole which is easily within reach. Had numerous sightings here at various times, including Black rhino very close, elephants, lion and hyaena. Jackals wandered around the dining area!

Once again did not really understand what a vegetarian needs but happily acquired some baked beans to add to a soya mince we'd cooked previously, and heated it all for me"

"Setting for this is wonderful and system of golf carts worked well. However this was ruined by unacceptable food. This ranged from no butter for rolls, to no jam for toast at breakfast on one morning and no sign of marmalade ever. On one evening there were several nationalities and about 18 people. NOT ONE PERSON finished the main course regardless of what they'd ordered. Most food was inedible and undercooked and even veggies were hard. Service was VERY slow. Veggie evening meal consisted of a little shredded cabbage as a starter. Main meal was 2 slices courgette, v small beetroot, rock hard piece of broccoli which couldn't be cut, and a little potato. On requesting some cheese, I was given another small dollop of potato with some melted cheese on top.

A great pity as this spectacular setting has the potential to do better

We were disappointed that we still are unable to access some roads and found it hard to cope with a lack of toilets-- only one between the gate and large area of western region

We had chalet 13 and it was WONDERFUL. Even had leopard drinking from our plunge pool one evening"

"Service here was excellent with everyone appearing happy. Worth the long journey from Etosha to stay here and we spent some time relaxing though very little else to do if you weren't on an organised trip. Most people were fully inclusive and were able to plan their programmes the night before.

ALL staff were willing to help in any way even to having a conversation in the 'click' language when asked. Food here for veggie's was cooked specially at each meal and was delicious - sometimes more than enough! and there was also usually a good choice from the buffet.

Morning desert elephant trip was enjoyable and was interesting to see the younger ones sleeping during the heat of the day. We booked an extra trip to the rock engravings which were fascinating and well preserved. Was v hot but guide found shade in a few places."

"Not signposted as an NWR camp from road and we drove a further 8ks before we realised our error. At reception was asked if we really wanted self- catering as there were none in the room. Brought a 2 ring stove and some plates and cutlery but no other implements or mixing bowls etc. Cannot be classed as self- catering.

Morning drive left at 5.30 and no rugs, ponchos etc were provided - we were all cold despite wearing many layers. Should have been warned to bring even more. Guide then killed time by chatting as was too dark to see anything. Could have left 45 mins later and still been at waterhole to wait for animals. Had good sightings of roan and klipspringer and a few other animals and birds. Overall no comparison with Etosha and a bit of a disappointment though unusual setting

Plenty of trails around camp but not always easy to find and boots needed in places as a bit overgrown. Plenty of baboons around."