Reviews of Nxamaseri Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
79 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Nxamaseri Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in Sep-2018, 13 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Nxamaseri Lodge.
Hippo
85% success
Elephant
33% success
Sitatunga
13% success
Mrs B
Hampshire
"Nxamaseri Lodge review"
2 nights Arrived 14 Nov 2008
"Beautuful situation very helpful and knowledgable guide assigned to us for whole stay, but we did have trouble making contact at the road, their sign is tiny and mobil phone signal was nonexistant.They thought we should have rung the previous evening, but this wasnt clear in the briefing.In typical english way we were afraid to misjudge times and keep them waiting.
It was the only place wher strangly enough they didnt offer some sort of cooked breakfast, which was strange,because the rest of the food especially the lunch was delicious, It would have been nice to have something however simple especially when going on a boat trip at 7am." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
It was the only place wher strangly enough they didnt offer some sort of cooked breakfast, which was strange,because the rest of the food especially the lunch was delicious, It would have been nice to have something however simple especially when going on a boat trip at 7am." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr D & Mrs L
Cumbria
"a perfect place to relax."
3 nights Arrived 15 Sep 2008
"Very much a place for peace and relaxation.
The car was left at the local village and we did not have any problems driving on the sand, as our vechicle was not a 4x4.
On arrival, Kat made us welcome and even laid on food as we had missed lunch. Rooms were different with the open view, insect spray and nets were provided.
Execellent place for fishing and bird watching." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana
The car was left at the local village and we did not have any problems driving on the sand, as our vechicle was not a 4x4.
On arrival, Kat made us welcome and even laid on food as we had missed lunch. Rooms were different with the open view, insect spray and nets were provided.
Execellent place for fishing and bird watching." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Average
Mr N
Horsmonden
"Nxamaseri Lodge review"
3 nights Arrived 14 Sep 2008
"Nxamaseri is a very relaxing place to stay. Add that to the great tiger fishing, bird life and our trip to The Tsodilo Hills and we had a superb time."
See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Mr J & Mrs L
UK
"Nxamaseri Lodge review"
2 nights Arrived 24 Aug 2008
"What a stunning place, two days was simply not long enough to explore this fascinating area.
The personal touch and friendly atmosphere made us very sad to leave." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana
The personal touch and friendly atmosphere made us very sad to leave." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Caracal party
London
"Wonderful island lodge"
2 nights Arrived 28 Jun 2008
"Nxamaseri Lodge was wonderful and the new manager Cat is terrific, it was a total contrast to Kwando [Ed: this refers to Camp Kwando, their previous stop] and we again felt like welcome guests, even friends.
The birding and boat trips were excellent but don't expect any big game because it is right among the reeds and delightful for that." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana
The birding and boat trips were excellent but don't expect any big game because it is right among the reeds and delightful for that." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Mr I
Combs
"Nxamaseri Lodge review"
3 nights Arrived 8 Dec 2007
"Journey to the lodge made stressful. Instructions from Expert Africa to phone Lodge in the morning proved difficult and in fact we could not make contact until we reached border crossing where a most helpful Botswana official contacted them.
We had tried all day, from garages, other lodges , mobiles etc. adding at least an hour onto our journey. Sarah and Darren are new owners and said they had been in but I think it must have been problems with lines.
Better to arrange a time and place to meet at time of booking or just before departure.. and then contact ONLY if there is a problem.
However we enjoyed our stay. The food and company was excellent and the birds exceptional. The only comment would be it would be good to have a boat with a cover.. (this was also a problem at Ichingo and Camp Kwando when it rained ???? )" See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana
We had tried all day, from garages, other lodges , mobiles etc. adding at least an hour onto our journey. Sarah and Darren are new owners and said they had been in but I think it must have been problems with lines.
Better to arrange a time and place to meet at time of booking or just before departure.. and then contact ONLY if there is a problem.
However we enjoyed our stay. The food and company was excellent and the birds exceptional. The only comment would be it would be good to have a boat with a cover.. (this was also a problem at Ichingo and Camp Kwando when it rained ???? )" See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Feedback Response
We very much appreciate these travellers’ comments and will certainly inform future travellers of an approximate meeting time. In the past we have spent time looking at the best possible way of making the arrangement for getting to Nxamaseri as efficient as possible. In general these work well however unfortunately in this instant, this was not the case - which is of no consolation to these travellers but is hopefully reassuring for those who plan to visit in the future.
"Southern Africa Manager"
Mrs K
Berks
"A rather unique experience for us"
3 nights Arrived 18 Oct 2007
"Rooms were more basic than we expected but the service and meals were very good and we very much enjoyed our stay."
See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs B
Beds
"What a place to see Carmine Bee-eaters"
2 nights Arrived 4 Oct 2007
"Recently run now by managers for owners - nice couple.
Accom strange at first all open fronted but you get used to it. Boat trips as required by us with Small both mokoro and small boat. Ten S Africans in a group were other guests and keen birdwatchers/fishermen.
6 of us went to see the carmine-bee-eaters at the Red Cliffs took around 1hour each way by boat but well worth the trip." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 5n in Botswana
Accom strange at first all open fronted but you get used to it. Boat trips as required by us with Small both mokoro and small boat. Ten S Africans in a group were other guests and keen birdwatchers/fishermen.
6 of us went to see the carmine-bee-eaters at the Red Cliffs took around 1hour each way by boat but well worth the trip." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 5n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr M
Lancaster
"Remote and unique location."
3 nights Arrived 4 Aug 2007
"Not the easiest place to get to. A mix up over the pick-up proved problematic. It would perhaps be better if the entrance was signposted, and some method of contact available in emergency. [ perhaps at the village?]
I would put a note of caution to travelling novices, had we not been to Africa before this could have turned into a very difficult day.
Having said that, the journey is well worth it. The location is unique, the activities varied. Although the lodge is primarily geared towards fishing, the birdwatching is very good, while night boat trips were interesting.
The atmospehere was very friendly and relaxed with good food." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana
I would put a note of caution to travelling novices, had we not been to Africa before this could have turned into a very difficult day.
Having said that, the journey is well worth it. The location is unique, the activities varied. Although the lodge is primarily geared towards fishing, the birdwatching is very good, while night boat trips were interesting.
The atmospehere was very friendly and relaxed with good food." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
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