Travel reviews by Mr M & Mrs M - Clynder

A wonderful experience

On this trip, I visited Namibia between 21-Nov-2008 and 10-Dec-2008 and I travelled with 1 other person.

This was a fantastic holiday.

The accommodation was well chosen, the information supplied was second to none, (maps, routes and instructions on how to get to the accommodation).

Suggestions for improvement:

Because of the time of year, it was suggested that a 4X4 would be a good idea. The extra cost put the overall price over our budget so we opted to go earlier. We had no need for a 4X4 but the state of the roads, with severe 'washboarding' meant that a small saloon, with its firm suspension, was very tiring in some places. We could not maintain more than 30 Kph in some places, whilst being passed, at speed, by larger cars with bigger wheels and softer suspension. I cannot suggest a cure for this other than to let future clients read this comment.

On a lighter note, it was worth having a second spare wheel for the peace of mind and the fact that having a second meant that we never needed either of them! We met many people who had had punctures.

An anecdotal word of warning :- One couple had a puncture, jacked the car up and found the second wheel was the wrong size, got out the original spare which turned out to be flat. Hire company not known.

I stayed at and have reviewed:

Place	Overall rating
Hilltop House, Namibia 22-Nov-2008 review: Hilltop House	Average
Zebra River Lodge, Namibia 23-Nov-2008 review: Great hospitality	Excellent
Kulala Desert Lodge, Namibia 25-Nov-2008 review: An "Interesting" place in the desert	Good
Sam's Giardino, Namibia 27-Nov-2008 review: A great chef	Good
Doro Nawas, Namibia 29-Nov-2008 review: Another amazing place	Good
Okaukuejo Camp, Namibia 1-Dec-2008 review: Contenders for the "Jobsworth" award	Good
Halali Camp, Namibia 3-Dec-2008 review: Much better than Okankuejo	Good
Okonjima Bush Camp, Namibia 5-Dec-2008 review: Luxury in the bush	Excellent
Erongo Wilderness Lodge, Namibia 7-Dec-2008 review: Solitude amongst the boulders.	Good