Travel reviews by The Pangolin family from London

Do we really have to go home?

On this trip, I visited Namibia between 9-Jul-2008 and 25-Jul-2008 and I travelled with 4 other people.

Our best holiday for a very long time, exceeding our expectations in almost every area.

The advice provided was extremely helpful and the descriptions provided on the website and in the Brandt guide were almost universally accurate.

The marked-up route maps were particularly appreciated.

Suggestions for improvement:

Put the bit about plastic bags to protect the luggage from dust in block capitals! We did but some others were less well informed.

Where can you get adaptors which fit the 3 round pin plugs - not everywhere has a European standard alternative?

Feedback response

For adaptors to fit South African-style plugs, which have three round pins (rather like pre-1970s UK plugs), the electrical shop in Jo'burg airport is usually a good source - if you are passing through there on your way to Africa.

I stayed at and have reviewed:

Place	Overall rating
Olive Grove, Namibia 10-Jul-2008 review: Olive Grove - first night stop	Good
Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch, Namibia 11-Jul-2008 review: Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch	Excellent
Wolwedans Dune Camp, Namibia 13-Jul-2008 review: Wolvedans Dune Camp	Excellent
Sossus Dune Lodge, Namibia 15-Jul-2008 review: Sossus Dune Lodge review	Excellent
Pelican Bay Hotel, Namibia 17-Jul-2008 review: Pelican Bay Hotel review	Poor
Cape Cross Lodge, Namibia 19-Jul-2008 review: Cape Cross Lodge review	Good
Huab Lodge, Namibia 20-Jul-2008 review: Huab Lodge review	Good
Okonjima Bush Camp, Namibia 22-Jul-2008 review: Okonjima Bush Camp review	Excellent
Olive Grove, Namibia 23-Jul-2008 review: Olive Grove - last night	Good