Travel reviews by Mr & Mrs F from Brazil
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
8
Excursions taken
0
My Jun 2011 trip
Namibia between 3 Jun 2011 and 19 Jun 2011
"We had a very nice holiday in Namibia. Thank you Maruska, Angela and Gwyneth. Actually, two people dealt equaly with the trip, Maruska and Angela Griffin.
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The luxury rooms at Olive Grove are not all of them bigger than the standard rooms. Some are, the ones at the second floor. There are two or three by the pool, and even though they are called "luxury rooms" they are small, very small for a couple with a baby sleeping in a cot. Nantie was absolutely kind and generous offering us the executive suite for our two first nights, as their other luxury rooms were occupied."
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This is not a suggestion, just a comment.
The luxury rooms at Olive Grove are not all of them bigger than the standard rooms. Some are, the ones at the second floor. There are two or three by the pool, and even though they are called "luxury rooms" they are small, very small for a couple with a baby sleeping in a cot. Nantie was absolutely kind and generous offering us the executive suite for our two first nights, as their other luxury rooms were occupied."
Olive Grove
"Olive Grove review"
2 nights
Arrived
4 Jun 2011
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Sossusvlei Lodge
"Sossusvlei Lodge review"
2 nights
Arrived
6 Jun 2011
"We knew before we booked this lodge that it has that sort of a big hotel feeling. Having said that, everything else was fine.
The Sossusvlei Lodge is a very convenient location for people who want to get early to the park. And it has its charm. The views from the tents are very beautiful."
The Sossusvlei Lodge is a very convenient location for people who want to get early to the park. And it has its charm. The views from the tents are very beautiful."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Cornerstone Guesthouse
"Cornerstone Guesthouse review"
2 nights
Arrived
8 Jun 2011
"We were very happy at the Cornerstone Guesthouse. They have a really helpfull and friendly staff.
Like other places we stayed in, they have some problems with hot running water. It was not serious, but could be better. The room we had was a bit small, but they have bigger ones."
Like other places we stayed in, they have some problems with hot running water. It was not serious, but could be better. The room we had was a bit small, but they have bigger ones."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Excellent
Doro Nawas
"Doro Nawas review"
2 nights
Arrived
10 Jun 2011
"This lodge has a spectacular view and a very friendly staff.
Dinner could be much better. Breakfast is good and they offer delicious cakes in the afternoon. Hot running water seems to be a problem. We had to use another chalet to take a shower and even though we only find some warm water. It was cold by the time we were there, so we were happy when we arrived in the next lodge, where we could have a nice shower.
Too expensive in comparison to other lodges. This was our second visit to Wilderness camps in Namibia (the other ones were Damaraland Camp, Sossusvlei Camp and Ongava Tended Camp, in the year 2000), and I'm afraid their camps in Namibia are not of the same standard as the ones in Botswana. We were the only guests in our first night."
Dinner could be much better. Breakfast is good and they offer delicious cakes in the afternoon. Hot running water seems to be a problem. We had to use another chalet to take a shower and even though we only find some warm water. It was cold by the time we were there, so we were happy when we arrived in the next lodge, where we could have a nice shower.
Too expensive in comparison to other lodges. This was our second visit to Wilderness camps in Namibia (the other ones were Damaraland Camp, Sossusvlei Camp and Ongava Tended Camp, in the year 2000), and I'm afraid their camps in Namibia are not of the same standard as the ones in Botswana. We were the only guests in our first night."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Average
Grootberg Lodge
"Grootberg Lodge review"
1 night
Arrived
12 Jun 2011
"Astonishing views. Nice rooms, excellent shower. No matter how the food or the service is, and they were very good, it is worth the visit.
Wonderful landscape!"
Wonderful landscape!"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Okaukuejo Camp
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
2 nights
Arrived
13 Jun 2011
"Very nice rooms, much better than we could expect. The premium chalet stands just in front of the waterhole and from its second floor varanda you have the best views possible. Food was very good.
Perfect location."
Perfect location."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Mushara Bush Camp
"Mushara Bush Camp review"
2 nights
Arrived
15 Jun 2011
"The best lodge we stayed in.
Very beautiful, nice food, friendly, helpful and efficient staff. Perfect place if you travel with children.
Just a short drive to Etosha east gate."
Very beautiful, nice food, friendly, helpful and efficient staff. Perfect place if you travel with children.
Just a short drive to Etosha east gate."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Olive Grove
"Olive Grove review"
1 night
Arrived
17 Jun 2011
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Good
We had in our first night at Olive Grove the best food we had in our trip to Namibia (we would rate it as excelent), but in the last night dinner was average. And as other places in Namibia, they face some problems with hot running water when there are many people using the shower at the same time, problems which the staff will be glad and quick to solve.
We reccommend the place."