Travel reviews by Mrs. F and Family - Horsley

Namibian safari trip

On this trip, I visited Namibia between 17-Oct-2008 and 31-Oct-2008 and I travelled with 4 other people.

This was a holiday of a lifetime. A real experience before Namibia becomes too popular, and nothing can beat meeting 'real' wild animals.

Suggestions for improvement:

The feedback on the web site is very helpful in choosing the right place to stay.

Gwynneth was great for suggesting Mushara outpost rather than staying in Namutoni rest Camp, 3 nights at Namutoni would be a lot less pleasant than 3 nights at Mushara! Mushara was a very comfortable lodge.

I would strongly suggest though that you reccommend 4 wheel drive cars for 4 guests travelling together in future. The cost is a lot more, but we would gladly have paid it for the peace of mind. As you know, areas in Damaraland etc are extremely remote, and I dreaded breaking down there, and it was a real concern for us. At Etendeka we met a couple, also with a Toyota yarris, who were also having a lot of trouble driving on the gravel roads.

I stayed at and have reviewed:

Place	Overall rating
Okonjima Bush Camp, Namibia 18-Oct-2008 review: Relaxed Friendly Bush Camp	Excellent
Mushara Outpost, Namibia 20-Oct-2008 review: Grand tents at Mushara	Good
Okaukuejo Camp, Namibia 23-Oct-2008 review: Brilliant Waterhole	Good
Ongava Lodge, Namibia 24-Oct-2008 review: Lions and more Lions!	Excellent
Etendeka Mountain Camp, Namibia 26-Oct-2008 review: Camping in the middle of nowhere	Good
Sam's Giardino, Namibia 28-Oct-2008 review: Swiss Sam	Excellent