Reviews of Olive Grove
Wildlife sightings and reviews
388 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Olive Grove and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
"Practical overnight stop"
Comfortable enough, but after some of the other places we had stayed in, a bit dull.
The food was OK, but again dull by comparison to what we had been enjoying elsewhere." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
"The Garden Suite - Olive Grove"
"Thoroughly recommended"
The staff were very helpful and the service was excellent.
We had some difficulty finding the place with satnav because the road is split into two quite separate lengths with a large gap in between - presumable the road was cut by the "new" Robert Mugabe Avenue, leaving only one part directly accessed, and not the part where Olive Grove is!!!
Going south we visited Hardap Dam, but were very disappointed. The acquariums appear to have burnt down completely - there are just great brown patches of grass around large holes in the ground. The map in Chris' book suggests that it is possible to cross the dam to see the facilities on the other side. This is not the case! Even if one ignores the road signs and drives across the dam from the entrance end, there is a padlocked gate preventing any further progress. We tried to drive round the lake - the long way - but the road was so poor that we doubted our 2 wheel drive car would have made it, so we came back after about an hours' fretting!
Not the best way to spend time or N$200ish" See all these reviews: 20n in Namibia
"Olive Grove - last night"
"Olive Grove review"
The staff were friendly and helpful, but it is a very transient place by the city based nature of the place." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
"Olive Grove review"
Only complaint: outrageously expensive wine list. I actually paid more for the South African wine I chose than I pay in a restaurant in the UK for the same wine! (My choice I know, but it was my first transaction in Namibian dollars and i did not register just how expensive the wine was until I came to pay for it. So it was entirely my responsibility.)" See all these reviews: 12n in Botswana; 8n in Namibia; 2n in Zambia
"Olive Grove - first night stop"
Downstairs rooms are rather dark, but ideal if you want to sleep after a flight." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
"Avoid rooms with open plan toilets"
Very helpful and friendly owners and staff." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
We’d never considered this before, but this traveller makes a pertinent observation. Hence we’d request that any future travellers who prefer one particular style of toilets here let us know in advance, and we’ll request these when we book the guest house.
"Southern Africa Manager"
"First and last nights at Olive Grove"
"Olive Grove review"
The staff were really helpful with directions etc and breakfast in the morning was delicious. We also requested pack lunches for the drive between the Olive Grove and our next stop, which were good value and came in handy." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia; 6n in Mozambique
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