Travel reviews by Mr Pix from UK
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
2
Lodges stayed in
12
Excursions taken
0
Unforgetable trip
Namibia and 1 other country between 7 Sep 2007 and 5 Oct 2007
"This was a very rewarding trip to see so much wild life and the amazing landscape of Namibia. My wife broke her wrist on day 4 at Zebra River but even this hardly detracted from the enjoyment of the holiday. Excellent treatment in Swakomund.
As an experienced owner driver of a 4 x 4 I feel that this is the the type of vehicle needed for most of the terrain encountered. There were occasions where the saloon car did not have the ground clearance or the traction required to negotiate the conditions safely."
As an experienced owner driver of a 4 x 4 I feel that this is the the type of vehicle needed for most of the terrain encountered. There were occasions where the saloon car did not have the ground clearance or the traction required to negotiate the conditions safely."
Arranged By Sabina Hekandjo
Olive Grove
"Good start to the holiday"
1 night
Arrived
8 Sep 2007
"Easy to find, excellent welcome and comfortable stopover after the flight."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Zebra River Lodge
"Stunning location"
2 nights
Arrived
9 Sep 2007
"Charming hosts and friendly staff. Excellent massage with Gail. Very relaxing 2 days.
Unfortunately I fell and broke my wrist on the morning of our departure. Rob and Marianne were very kind and helpful and were happy for us to extend our stay if I felt unable to travel. Decided to carry on to Desert Lodge"
Unfortunately I fell and broke my wrist on the morning of our departure. Rob and Marianne were very kind and helpful and were happy for us to extend our stay if I felt unable to travel. Decided to carry on to Desert Lodge"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Desert Homestead
"easy location"
2 nights
Arrived
11 Sep 2007
"Only able to spend 1 night here as I realised that I needed medical attention in Swakomund for what turned out to be a broken wrist"
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
The Stiltz
"Unique design"
2 nights
Arrived
13 Sep 2007
"We were able to book in a day early after receiving treatment at the Bismark Clinic."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Doro Nawas
"The Place to see desert elephants"
2 nights
Arrived
15 Sep 2007
"Excellent guides, amusing and informative."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Hobatere Lodge
"Life with the lions"
2 nights
Arrived
17 Sep 2007
"Some of the best walks and game drives of the whole trip. Excellent hides. Steve very interesting to talk to."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Average
Food
Average
Facilities
Excellent
Okaukuejo Camp
"Big game waterhole"
2 nights
Arrived
19 Sep 2007
"It was very exciting to see so many animals at both the on site waterhole and driving around the area."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Food
Average
Facilities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Halali Camp
"The comfortable bungalow"
2 nights
Arrived
21 Sep 2007
"Night time viewing at the waterhole included herds of elephants and black rhinocerus"
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Food
Average
Rooms
Excellent
Waterberg Wilderness Lodge
"Outstanding location"
2 nights
Arrived
23 Sep 2007
"Although the staff were very obliging there was no ambience created by the owners as we had experienced at other privately run lodges.
It was difficult to acquire any local knowledge of the area. Briefing on activities was poor. The guide on the game drive was not very confident with the guests and had no assistant."
It was difficult to acquire any local knowledge of the area. Briefing on activities was poor. The guide on the game drive was not very confident with the guests and had no assistant."
Average
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Poor
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Okonjima Plains Camp
"Up and personal with the cheetahs"
2 nights
Arrived
25 Sep 2007
"We appreciate the work being done at Africat and were impressed by the enthusiasm of the staff.
Guests should check their bill carefully as there were a lot of mistakes on ours."
Guests should check their bill carefully as there were a lot of mistakes on ours."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Feedback response
The mistakes made on these client’s bills are an unusual occurrence and quickly followed up with Okonjima Main Camp. Okonjima have dealt with the issue to ensure this is a once off and have extended their apologies to the client for the inconvenience caused.
Africa Specialist
Bishops' Court, South Africa (this camp has since closed)
"In the shadow of Table Mountain"
3 nights
Arrived
27 Sep 2007
"Great welcome from Thomas and very helpful on local activities and restaurants."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
Ocean Eleven
"Whale watching from your room"
4 nights
Arrived
30 Sep 2007
"As this was whale watching season we had the wonderful experience of seeing whales in the bay constantly"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent