Travel reviews by Mr & Mrs Y from Ponteland

"Very short drive from airstrip to camp was fantastic after a long flight. Very friendly camp, especially Charlie the manager, enjoyable food around a big table and a great camp fire, including a lovely song at the beginning of the meal.

Unfortunately, the wild dogs which been regularly sighted had moved dens due to a puppy being taken by a lion but the search for the new den seemed to dominate all activities. Also, the guiding was diaappointing as our guide had only just moved to this camp and seemed to rely heavily on the tracker for directions. One day, the game drive was just a transfer of other guests with limited time to stop and watch the game.

Unusually,we didn't see any predators during our stay although we do realise that this not guaranteed, we felt that the guide could have given us more general information to maintain our interest. However, we styill enjoyed our stay at this camp as it is a great location."

"The highlight of our holiday. We had a very knowledgeable and attentive guide with a good sense of humour. (Dux) We were incredibly fortunate to be the only ones on the walking trail. We had a great mix of game drives and walking with amazing animal and bird sightings.

Evenings by the camp fire were magical, looking up at the stars - a real feeling of being in the wild. The whole experience helped us to get a better appreciation of life in the bush.The tent was fairly basic but comfortable and the bucket showers added to the experience. We were made to feel very welcome and we were well fed and looked after.

It is a pity that the walking trails are to be discontinued and the camps seem to be going upmarket but we would certainly recommend this area to see a wide range of bird and animal life amd feel that a walking safari adds a different dimension to any safari. We would definately repeat this experience if it was possible."

"A good variety of activities including mokoro and boat rides. A very relaxing location even though elephants, giraffes and baboons wander through the camp.

The food was beautifully prepared and presented and the staff were superb. Our guide and tracker (Dux and Stanley) were knowledgeable and actively tracked the game. We saw cheetah at night even though large game is not always present here.

We felt that we didn't have much opportunity to get to know everyone in camp as you were put in a fixed group for the activities and also put on a small table at dinner with the same people. It would have been better if you could choose the activity which then determined the group."

"A very warm welcome and pleasant rustic atmosphere. The game drives were varied and exciting, taking into acccount individual wishes with very good guiding (Gee and KB - a good , amusing double act!) We also did a short walk.

The water activities were a little disappointing as mokoros weren't on because of hippo in the channel and we didn't see much from the slow electric boat although it was entertaining.

If we hadn't done water activities at previous camp would have been disappointed."

"Had difficulty in finding the place as the roads didn't match the map. We arrived quite late and rather tired, hoping for a light meal to find there were none available as the cook was not there so we had to go out to eat - well located near Joe's Beerhouse.

The room was great and there was a warm welcome."

"Superb location for visiting the park as has a direct access to Sossusvlei so it is possible to make an early start. We did the sunrise trip to the dunes with the lodge which we would recommend and also a superb balloon trip booked for us by Expert Africa.

You can also easily walk to the impressive Sesriem Canyon. Spacious, comfortable room and bathroom with a good view from the verandah overlooking the dunes -the fridge in the room was a nice touch. It would have been useful to have had more information about the area and available activities in the room.

Food at dinner was disappointing and none of the good wines on the wine list were available. There is a large, comfortable bar/lounge area which is ideal for pre dinner drinks and watching sunset."

"A very relaxing place with a warm welcome and very helpful, friendly staff. There was a convivial atmosphere in the dining room - lots of conversation and good food and wine.

We seemed to have a more baisc room than others and were offered a change the second day but didn't take it as we were just about to go on a walk.

Lots of opportunities for walks with good maps and explanations. An ideal end to a busy holiday."

"A good location to start or end a holiday. Our room was rather dark and austere althought bathroom was good. We could hear people talking and eating breakfast outside our room very early in the morning (perhaps windows could be double glazed).

Best breakfast of the holiday with an extensive choice.

The staff were very helpful at booking a restaurant fordinner for us."