Travel reviews by Mrs P from Glass
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
7
Excursions taken
0
My Aug 2008 trip
Namibia between 6 Aug 2008 and 22 Aug 2008
"There is a considerable upsurge in tourism in Namibia which appears to be be very good for the country . One comment we heard from a Namibian working in the industry was their concern about all the emphasis being put on conservation, which they supported , but less attention being paid to wages and conditions of staff. Hopefully welfatre of staff in this rapidly expanding industry is something of concern to Expert AFrica.
We thought the country was stunning and easy to to get around in . Clearly there is a 'tourist trail' as we met other guests on more than one occasion. Having 'hosts' avaliable gave us an opportuntiy to have a wider picture of the country through discussion with them. We found people helpful and friendly . Because of its size, small population and recent history it is a very unthreatening place.
I would like Lodges/ camps to offer visits to local projects in order to gain more information about the local conditions and give opportunties to to have more experience of local people . I appreciate this would very superficial because of the constraints of time , but interesting. I understand this is something Waterberg offer.but which we could not experience.
Suggestions for improvement:
I have mentioned one in overall comments. If some Lodges/camps could offer more activities it would be worth staying for a longer period . Two weeks we appreciate is very llittle time to see so much, and the organisation of our a trip proved very efficient."
We thought the country was stunning and easy to to get around in . Clearly there is a 'tourist trail' as we met other guests on more than one occasion. Having 'hosts' avaliable gave us an opportuntiy to have a wider picture of the country through discussion with them. We found people helpful and friendly . Because of its size, small population and recent history it is a very unthreatening place.
I would like Lodges/ camps to offer visits to local projects in order to gain more information about the local conditions and give opportunties to to have more experience of local people . I appreciate this would very superficial because of the constraints of time , but interesting. I understand this is something Waterberg offer.but which we could not experience.
Suggestions for improvement:
I have mentioned one in overall comments. If some Lodges/camps could offer more activities it would be worth staying for a longer period . Two weeks we appreciate is very llittle time to see so much, and the organisation of our a trip proved very efficient."
Arranged By Tracy Lederer
Terra Africa, Namibia (this camp has since closed)
"Terra Africa review"
1 night
Arrived
7 Aug 2008
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
BullsPort Lodge and Farm
"Bullsport Guest Farm review"
2 nights
Arrived
8 Aug 2008
"Though accomodation simple , it suited the place. Enjoyable and well organised walking tour of Quiver tree gorge and interesting drive round farm with Ernst..
Very good introduction to country.
Friendly family and interesting guests...
Rate the experience as Very Good."
Very good introduction to country.
Friendly family and interesting guests...
Rate the experience as Very Good."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Service
Good
Activities
Good
Sossus Dune Lodge
"Sossus Dune Lodge review"
2 nights
Arrived
10 Aug 2008
"It was Very good rather than good.
Striking situation and imaginatively designed accomodation , verging on luxurious.
Guide (George ) well informed . Dunes sunset trip outstanding and gorge walk interesting.
Staff generally extremley pleasant and helpful."
Striking situation and imaginatively designed accomodation , verging on luxurious.
Guide (George ) well informed . Dunes sunset trip outstanding and gorge walk interesting.
Staff generally extremley pleasant and helpful."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Secret Garden Guesthouse
"Secret Garden Guesthouse review"
2 nights
Arrived
12 Aug 2008
"Behind the bland exterior there is as stated a secret courtyard/garden, very attractive .
Despite detached manner the proprietor (Peter) had organised everything efficiently, (booking meals arranging tour).
Welcome novelty of heated bathroom floor as weather cold, well designed room
The Walvis Bay sea trip should not be missed, culminating in champagne and oystrs"
Despite detached manner the proprietor (Peter) had organised everything efficiently, (booking meals arranging tour).
Welcome novelty of heated bathroom floor as weather cold, well designed room
The Walvis Bay sea trip should not be missed, culminating in champagne and oystrs"
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Etendeka Mountain Camp
"Etendeka Mountain Camp review"
2 nights
Arrived
14 Aug 2008
"Despite spartan conditions (it was unexpectedly cold). The owner Denis is a thoughtful man , who interestingly described the relationship of ranch to local community and to tourism in general .
Had a wonderful Indian head massange from his wife Clare. Pick up drive was part of the attraction, number of game seen.
Opportunity to go on guided walk particularly appreciated"
Had a wonderful Indian head massange from his wife Clare. Pick up drive was part of the attraction, number of game seen.
Opportunity to go on guided walk particularly appreciated"
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Food
Good
Service
Good
Activities
Good
Anderssons Camp, Namibia (this camp has since closed)
"Anderssons Camp review"
2 nights
Arrived
16 Aug 2008
"Very good . Imaginative use of recycled material and outside bathroom fitted very well and comfortably with room, less spartan than Entendeka.
Water hole attracted game easily viewed from outdoor lounge. Distance from game park should be noted, nearly half an hour drive to actual beginning of Park. Lack of signposting to camp at Anderssons Gate . Charges for activities not publisied , we were surprised to be charged 700 dollars for a one and a half hour walk - was it an error ? Range of activities available not very clear
Staff very friendlyand helpful (prticularly trainee Agnes). Three nights sufficient as two days in Park enough to cover western and central area ,and two days sitting in car is enough. Wish there were possibilities for guided walk within park."
Water hole attracted game easily viewed from outdoor lounge. Distance from game park should be noted, nearly half an hour drive to actual beginning of Park. Lack of signposting to camp at Anderssons Gate . Charges for activities not publisied , we were surprised to be charged 700 dollars for a one and a half hour walk - was it an error ? Range of activities available not very clear
Staff very friendlyand helpful (prticularly trainee Agnes). Three nights sufficient as two days in Park enough to cover western and central area ,and two days sitting in car is enough. Wish there were possibilities for guided walk within park."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Activities
Average
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
Waterberg Wilderness Lodge
"Waterberg Wilderness Lodge review"
1 night
Arrived
18 Aug 2008
"A welcome oasis after the aridity of most of the country . Opportunity for unaccompanied walks welcome.
We would have like two nights here (in exchange for one less at Anderssons) to take advantage of the tours., one of which appeared to involve a visit to local nursery/orphanage.
Again experience was Very Good"
We would have like two nights here (in exchange for one less at Anderssons) to take advantage of the tours., one of which appeared to involve a visit to local nursery/orphanage.
Again experience was Very Good"
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Rooms
Good
Access details could have been clearer, well designd attractive room"