Reviews of Roy's Restcamp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
27 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Roy's Restcamp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in Jul-2019, 4 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Roy's Restcamp.
Leopard
0% success
Cheetah
0% success
Eland
25% success
Oryx
25% success
Aardvark
0% success
Brown Hyena
0% success
Pangolin
0% success
Spotted Hyena
0% success
Wildebeest
0% success
Zebra
0% success
Inyanga
Comberton
"Roy's Restcamp review"
1 night Arrived 13 Sep 2022
"“Quirky” rather than “Rustic” describes Roy's Camp.
The only modern bits seemed to be the electric light switches, everything else appeared to be hand made using leftover bits of machinery – that really wasn’t an issue at all. They have taken re-purposing to a really new level.
Never seen anything like it but it was a useful stopping place.
There is a nice roomy hide overlooking a small waterhole on the adjoining game park (owned by Roys) . Mostly woodland birds and small antelope as far as we saw…..
Breakfast was of the good homecooked variety but our dinner was a choice from chicken stew or 'game cordon bleu' - the latter was oryx 'steak' which could have done with casseroling for another hour but the chicken stew was really nice.
A convenient stopover going north to Caprivi Strip making an break in the drive." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana
The only modern bits seemed to be the electric light switches, everything else appeared to be hand made using leftover bits of machinery – that really wasn’t an issue at all. They have taken re-purposing to a really new level.
Never seen anything like it but it was a useful stopping place.
There is a nice roomy hide overlooking a small waterhole on the adjoining game park (owned by Roys) . Mostly woodland birds and small antelope as far as we saw…..
Breakfast was of the good homecooked variety but our dinner was a choice from chicken stew or 'game cordon bleu' - the latter was oryx 'steak' which could have done with casseroling for another hour but the chicken stew was really nice.
A convenient stopover going north to Caprivi Strip making an break in the drive." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Average
Service:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Sightings Report
Eland
1 sighting
Explorers
Oklahoma
"Roy's Restcamp review"
1 night Arrived 24 May 2022
"Very pleasant lodge with unusual and pleasing decorations and architecture. The staff was very efficient, professional and pleasant. This was just an overnight stay on a long trip. It was definitely a great place to experience."
See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 10n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Sightings Report
Oryx
1 sighting
Mr R.
Paia, Hawaii
"Roy's Restcamp review"
1 night Arrived 30 Sep 2021
"The founder was a machinist a long time age - all kinds old tools - including a hand cranked drill press - nice art work - hobbit like bungalows - thick brick walls - thicker thatch roof - still cool inside when I arrived mid afternoon ! [ they do have AC ] Food was a bit different - lots of cheese on everything - I liked it - fresh greens in the evening ,and fresh fruit and yogurt in the morning - like everywhere I went . I definitely a needed stop to rest after along drive . saw some colorful Parrots and a few antelope ."
See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 3n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs M
Edinburgh
"Roy's for good vibe and bush babies"
1 night Arrived 3 Jul 2019
"Good location for breaking up the journey to Caprivi.
Accommodation was fine, staff were great, food was good and the whole place had a very cool vibe.
It was also the only place in Namibia where we saw bush babies so worth staying there for that alone. We would be quite happy to stay there again." See all these reviews: 21n in Namibia; 2n in Zimbabwe
Accommodation was fine, staff were great, food was good and the whole place had a very cool vibe.
It was also the only place in Namibia where we saw bush babies so worth staying there for that alone. We would be quite happy to stay there again." See all these reviews: 21n in Namibia; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr K & Mrs S
NL
"Squirrels in the cornflakes"
1 night Arrived 19 May 2017
"This was our least favorite lodge, the only accommodation suffering slightly from traffic noise from the nearby road.
Our room was a bit shabby, not entirely clean, with holes in the sheets. The food was less tasty - tinned carrots with lots of sugar added come to mind.
At breakfast, squirrels were diving in the cornflakes. However, because of its strategic location on the highway it may be OK as a stopover for one night.
There were no activities as far as we noticed (but we did not mind)." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana
Our room was a bit shabby, not entirely clean, with holes in the sheets. The food was less tasty - tinned carrots with lots of sugar added come to mind.
At breakfast, squirrels were diving in the cornflakes. However, because of its strategic location on the highway it may be OK as a stopover for one night.
There were no activities as far as we noticed (but we did not mind)." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Average
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Good
Mrs CH
Wimbledon
"querky camp handy for overnight stay"
1 night Arrived 29 Mar 2017
"Warm welcome after long drive on featureless road.
Fairly basic and querky cabins which have single beds, and odd furnishings.
We liked this restcamp for an overnight stay and enjoyed some of the walks around the grounds.
Everything was clean and well provided, Service was fine, but without polish." See all these reviews: 26n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana
Fairly basic and querky cabins which have single beds, and odd furnishings.
We liked this restcamp for an overnight stay and enjoyed some of the walks around the grounds.
Everything was clean and well provided, Service was fine, but without polish." See all these reviews: 26n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Average
Service:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Mr R & Mrs M
UK
"Roys Restcamp."
1 night Arrived 25 Feb 2017
"Good place for a stopover."
See all these reviews: 27n in Namibia; 4n in South Africa; 3n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Good
Service:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Mr D & Mrs J
IOW
"Very good stay"
1 night Arrived 10 Oct 2016
"A quirky and memorable place.
An interesting hide for viewing game." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 7n in Zimbabwe; 3n in Botswana
An interesting hide for viewing game." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 7n in Zimbabwe; 3n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mr & Mrs F
W Midlands
"Amusing and convenient stopover."
1 night Arrived 1 Jun 2016
"Quirky, thematic cottages. Clean and comfortable. Perfectly acceptable for a one night's stay to break up a long journey.
The food was tasty but no choice.
As we had to make a very early start the next morning we requested breakfast packs. These too proved to be as quirky as the accommodation, comprising of sweets, savoury snacks and more sweets - and a small sandwich!" See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
The food was tasty but no choice.
As we had to make a very early start the next morning we requested breakfast packs. These too proved to be as quirky as the accommodation, comprising of sweets, savoury snacks and more sweets - and a small sandwich!" See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Ms AA
NZ
"Basic accommodation, yet quirky & comfy."
1 night Arrived 1 Jun 2016
"Roy's Restcamp does not aspire to being more than the stopover it is. The facilities were comfortable and the main area had character. Some of the architecture is quite quirky in a rather heavy Germanic fashion.
The dinner was fine and we enjoyed using the hide overlooking the waterhole which attracted ostriches and eland. The compound included a swimming pool and good camping area and the birdlife was varied.
As we had a long drive the next day we ordered packed breakfasts to eat en route. Unfortunately these were terrible, consisting of one soggy ham and cheese toast and lots of sweet things (lollies etc) which we were unable to eat." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
The dinner was fine and we enjoyed using the hide overlooking the waterhole which attracted ostriches and eland. The compound included a swimming pool and good camping area and the birdlife was varied.
As we had a long drive the next day we ordered packed breakfasts to eat en route. Unfortunately these were terrible, consisting of one soggy ham and cheese toast and lots of sweet things (lollies etc) which we were unable to eat." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Average
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Good
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