Reviews of River Crossing
Wildlife sightings and reviews
126 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited River Crossing and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Ms R
N. Yorkshire
"River Crossing review"
1 night Arrived 25 Jan 2024
"Current roadworks made it a little hard to find (and we definitely appreciated Expert Africa's written directions off the main road, and the lone road worker who pointed us in the right direction!).
Nice pool and outdoor area, convenient place for a stopover." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
Nice pool and outdoor area, convenient place for a stopover." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Average
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Jane U
London
"River Crossing review"
5 nights Arrived 26 Nov 2023
"I was here for several days finishing up a business assignment before starting my holiday. It was a comfortable and pleasant base for my work, spacious chalets and good food. I enjoyed the pool also. The location is very convenient for Winhoek city as well as the airport. Only minor drawback was services - had to ask several times to get laundry done and when it was returned it was (although ironed) in a black bin liner!"
See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Average
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mrs W
Bath
"River Crossing review"
1 night Arrived 2 Oct 2023
"as per previous feedback"
See all these reviews: 23n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mrs W
Bath
"River Crossing review"
1 night Arrived 10 Sep 2023
"We were very happy with using River Crossing as an overnight stay close to the airport at the beginning and end of our holiday. You have to negotiate the new airport road construction part way along the access road but this was well signposted. It is a shame but the new road can clearly be seen from the lodge terrace and the lower numbered rooms (rooms 7 upwards still have nice views of the hills).
The rooms were spacious, clean and functional with good air conditioning, tea/coffee making facilities, a fridge with complimentary water and plenty of hot water in the bathroom. My room at the start of the holiday had a hand-held shower over a corner bath which was awkward to use so it’s best to make sure you get a room with a shower only.
No wildlife drives or walks were offered and I’m assuming this is because the new road has and will affect their ability to do this.
We found the staff friendly and the food decent. There is a 3 course set meal offered in the evenings with a choice of 2 starters and 2 main courses and a dessert. We got charged only for the courses we ate." See all these reviews: 23n in Namibia
The rooms were spacious, clean and functional with good air conditioning, tea/coffee making facilities, a fridge with complimentary water and plenty of hot water in the bathroom. My room at the start of the holiday had a hand-held shower over a corner bath which was awkward to use so it’s best to make sure you get a room with a shower only.
No wildlife drives or walks were offered and I’m assuming this is because the new road has and will affect their ability to do this.
We found the staff friendly and the food decent. There is a 3 course set meal offered in the evenings with a choice of 2 starters and 2 main courses and a dessert. We got charged only for the courses we ate." See all these reviews: 23n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mr M
Stockport
"River Crossing review"
1 night Arrived 3 Nov 2022
"Our room was down a slope, which had missing flag stones so luggage had to be carried over sand! Health and safety disaster for anyone with walking challenges especially in the dark.
Room itself was fine. Dinner actually was good a carribean version of gammon with cheese sauce.
Service poor. No breakfast as they were not starting until 7am. Take out breakfast average. Directions good!
Looks like a bypass is being built beneath the property so crossing may be interesting when that is built." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia; 5n in South Africa
Room itself was fine. Dinner actually was good a carribean version of gammon with cheese sauce.
Service poor. No breakfast as they were not starting until 7am. Take out breakfast average. Directions good!
Looks like a bypass is being built beneath the property so crossing may be interesting when that is built." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia; 5n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Average
Food:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Mr & Mrs R
Syderstone
"River Crossing review"
1 night Arrived 21 Sep 2022
"The access road to the lodge has changed because there is a new airport road being built through their land. The entrance off the current B6 remains the same but thereafter the road winds around the construction area. There are no problems with this, it just looks a bit disconcerting.
The rooms here have beautiful views of the mountains or the city and are comfortable, if a bit tired and in need of some basic maintenance.
We ate a good, if basic, evening meal here; we were initially told that it was a set three course menu, but we chose not to eat three courses and were charged accordingly. Breakfast was fine. Service is good, and guests seem to be kept separately from those just coming for a meal.
River Crossing seems to be developing a lodge style, in that they are offering wildlife drives around their land and guided tours of Windhoek. It may well be that it is worthy of a longer stay, rather than being just an overnight stop near the airport. I think we would be interested in doing so." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 7n in South Africa
The rooms here have beautiful views of the mountains or the city and are comfortable, if a bit tired and in need of some basic maintenance.
We ate a good, if basic, evening meal here; we were initially told that it was a set three course menu, but we chose not to eat three courses and were charged accordingly. Breakfast was fine. Service is good, and guests seem to be kept separately from those just coming for a meal.
River Crossing seems to be developing a lodge style, in that they are offering wildlife drives around their land and guided tours of Windhoek. It may well be that it is worthy of a longer stay, rather than being just an overnight stop near the airport. I think we would be interested in doing so." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 7n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mr G.
Wantage
"River Crossing review"
1 night Arrived 11 Sep 2022
"Handy for the airport, and the views from the room and particularly the dining area are quite something, over the hills around Windhoek.
We were hoping to be able to go on a game drive on their land but apparently there weren't running, possibly due to it being hunting season (the explanation was unclear).
The water supply to our room ran out in the morning but was soon sorted it when we mentioned it.
Staff as friendly as they have been everywhere else (the slightly surly park staff at Okaukuejo being the only exception!)." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
We were hoping to be able to go on a game drive on their land but apparently there weren't running, possibly due to it being hunting season (the explanation was unclear).
The water supply to our room ran out in the morning but was soon sorted it when we mentioned it.
Staff as friendly as they have been everywhere else (the slightly surly park staff at Okaukuejo being the only exception!)." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Richard & Caroline
GB
"River Crossing review"
1 night Arrived 6 Sep 2022
"Just used as a stop over before an onward flight. The lodge is being renovated and so is not in the best of shape, but this should improve. Cabins are basic, clean and functional with good views across the valley.
We had booked a nature drive, which upon arrival were informed had been cancelled due to the need for a game control exercise.
We were not pre-warned of this which was a disappointment as we could have extended a morning/afternoon stay at previous lodge and had an additional game drive there." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 6n in South Africa
We had booked a nature drive, which upon arrival were informed had been cancelled due to the need for a game control exercise.
We were not pre-warned of this which was a disappointment as we could have extended a morning/afternoon stay at previous lodge and had an additional game drive there." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 6n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Average
Service:
Average
Activities:
Poor
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Average
Ms L.
Monmouth
"River Crossing review"
1 night Arrived 26 Aug 2022
"Ideal quick first stop.
Helpful staff, good food, a bit difficult to find in the dark !" See all these reviews: 10n in South Africa; 7n in Namibia
Helpful staff, good food, a bit difficult to find in the dark !" See all these reviews: 10n in South Africa; 7n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mr & Mrs H
Herne Bay
"River Crossing review"
1 night Arrived 9 Aug 2022
"River Crossing was a lovely place to spend our last night in Namibia with its excellent setting looking out at the mountains and over Windhoek.
The view of the light of Windhoek at night with the spectacular sunset was amazing." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
The view of the light of Windhoek at night with the spectacular sunset was amazing." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
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