Reviews of Bullsport Guest Farm
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Bullsport Guest Farm review
Bullsport was an excellent choice for a first night in Namibia, easily reached from Windhoek (3 hours). Staying on a Guest Farm should be part of everyone's itinerary in Namibia, as it is different to other options. Very relaxed, and great to talk to Ernst and Johanna, including when they joined us for meals.
They offer various walk in the area, and we did two different ones, both very good. We saw Hartman zebras!
Rooms were very comfortable, with gas heaters for the winter.
Food was fine, with an African touch. Drinks were from an honesty bar, and reasonably priced. Coffer, tea and cakes were free!
Bullsport Guest Farm review
Great location for Naukluft exploration.
Really good farmhouse cooking. Superb bread.
Nice to have the family eating with us - allowed for lots of advice etc.
There was a problem with the sewage valve in our room (awful smell) which was fixed as soon as we reported it.
Wonderful walks in the hills, for which they provide printed guide-sheet. Were happy for us to hang around for a walk after we had checked out
Bullsport Guest Farm review
Stayed one night in a standard room, and one night in one of the more modern, luxury rooms. The latter are definitely worth the extra money.
The walks around the Farmstead are fantastic, with the Quiver Tree Gorge a particular highlight. The Saubers are terrific hosts and whilst the communal meals may not be for everyone, you do have some fascinating conversations with both them and fellow travellers.
Bullsport is worth a visit
A wonderful welcome, everyone so friendly and helpful. The family-gathering round the table at mealtime is so inclusive and one soon feels at home.
Arrangements for outings was designed individually to suit interests and each was most ably guided by knowledgeable guides.
We loved it
Bullsport Guest Farm review
This place doesn't look like much from the highway, but believe me, the rooms are large, spectacular.
Meals here are served family style. Hosts, Ernst and Johanna take personal pleasure in satisfying their guest's every need.
Plan to hike here. The Quiver Tree Gorge hike is breathtaking.
Bullsport Guest Farm review
I felt a little bit of an outsider here, probably because Joanna was away with a sick horse. The staff had obviously been trained not to interact with guests which felt a little odd.
My partner was told off for being about 4 minutes late for dinner the first night but on the second night it was much more relaxed and nearly 20 minutes after the time indicated. At breakfast although coffee was served it wasn't obvious where to get the tea and I had to find someone to ask. These are trivial points but stopped Bullsport being one of my favourites.
Bullsport Guest Farm review
Terrific location, nice spacious room. Staff very keen that guests should enjoy available activities - in our case walks.
Communal dining is very fine - if everyone speaks the same language. Other guests were all German (and the hosts) but the evening might have been easier if we had our own table. Worse at breakfast when service was non-existent.
Very reasonably priced and well stocked honesty bar.
Expert Africa comments
Johanna & Ernst Sauber, the owners of Bullsport Guest Farm, described themselves as ‘shaken’ by this review when they were sent it – as they pride themselves not only on their hospitality, service, but also on being able to integrate different nationalities and languages around an engaging dinner-table discussion without anybody feeling excluded.
However, checking their dates they realised that, unusually, they were both away from the farm that day – and commented “sadly, our back up team is not yet up to the challenge. It is very difficult to get someone as a relief manager for ‘normal’ lodge, but in a personal establishment like ours it’s an even greater challenge.”
They added that “All the ingredients to a healthy breakfast should have been available in full: bread, butter, jams and other preserves as well as coffee, milk, sugar on the breakfast table, homemade muesli, cereals, fruits, yoghurt, milk, cottage cheese, cold meats, cheeses, Hot water, a selection of teas, toast are offered buffet style. Eggs are to order, and normally our breakfast chef takes the orders from each guest individually. A Jura coffee machine can be used, if guests prefer Espresso or any other special coffee for breakfast, this coffee machine is on the breakfast buffet.”
They assured us that it’s rare for them both to be away from the farm, but they’ll work especially hard on their team’s service and hospitality for the few days that they’re not around themselves.
Bullsport Guest Farm review
We really loved this place.
The room had style and was quite comfortable. The owners were very friendly and helpful. The food was quite good and we enjoyed meeting other guests through the family-style meals. Hiking trails are nicely laid out and well marked. Can't say enough about how beautiful the hike in Quiver Tree Gorge was.
Highly recommend both the place and the hike.
Bullsport Guest Farm review
Very friendly and efficient. Room was spacious, well-equipped and comfortable with good view.
Good walks marked out around the guesthouse and wonderful Quiver Tree Canyon walk as an optional extra.
Good food and relaxed communal dining. Well-equipped bar for sundowners on the sitting area outside the room. We'd certainly return.
Good stop in Naukluft area
Bullsport Guest Farm is located in a very nice setting. Several trails depart from the farm, allowing you to visit the surrounding area choosing the trail by time and difficulty.
Rooms are very large and appropriately clean, I wouldn't call them luxurious but they are more than satisfying.
Common spaces are just adequate, breakfast and dinner are home prepared and are served on large tables with other guests. This is a good opportunity to meet new people and discuss about your trip in Namibia.
Overall, the feeling is very good, it feels like a really local place with good facilities, definitely not like a lodge aimed at tourists.
We have always believed that acting responsibly is the only way to approach tourism and we're one of
the few companies to hold AITO's original coveted 5-star status for responsible tourism. It's a lead
that others are now following.
