Reviews of Roys Restcamp
(77%) From 23 travellersThey do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa.
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Squirrels in the cornflakes
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).
querky camp handy for overnight stay
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.
Very good stay
A quirky and memorable place.
An interesting hide for viewing game.
Amusing and convenient stopover.
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!
Basic accommodation, yet quirky & comfy.
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.
Quirky but comfortable stay at Roy's camp
Roy's rest camp is certainly very quirky! Each room is very different. Ours was quite an unattractive white block but inside was spacious and light (compared to my parents which was very dark and small). Bed very firm and bathroom needs an update.
Loved the waterhole viewing hide. Lots of animals arrived at sunset.
Evening dinner was very tasty. Very reasonably priced drinks.
Breakfast pack was terrible - included more sweets/lollies than I have had in years! No fruit, greasy toasted sandwich. This needs a complete overhaul!
Roys Restcamp review
Ideally positioned as a stop over for Nhoma on the road from Grootfontein up to Caprivi. Accommodation is good quality but very quirky. full of wooden carved posts to put your towell on etc. It is known for its birding, although we did not see huge variety. Food adequate.
Good internet access. but must sit in the garden on a specific chair to access it!
More tall stories at roys
We have stayed here many times and there is always a very good mix of interesting people staying and working here all with a good story to tell as always the food was great and we were made really welcome by Peter and all the staff
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As advised by Expert Africa we were warned to adjust our pre-conceptions with regard to this lodge.
However we found it to be welcoming, novel and an appropriate and comfortable staging post on the way to the Caprivi Strip. No-one could say this quirky lodge would represent the norm in Namibia.
Its eccentric décor did not appear to upset the wild life which made their daily progress through the grounds to and from the waterhole.
On the day that we were there we were the sole overnighters in the bungalows but a full range of dishes were available both in the evening and at breakfast.
We have always believed that acting responsibly is the only way to approach tourism and we're one of
the few companies to hold AITO's original coveted 5-star status for responsible tourism. It's a lead
that others are now following.
