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Roy's Restcamp
Roy's Restcamp
Roy's Restcamp

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

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Arrival date
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
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Good
Service:
Average
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Good
Ms C & Mr M
Hants

"Roys Restcamp review"

1 night Arrived 10 Nov 2014
"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!" See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Average
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
Mr G & Mrs S
NOT.

"More tall stories at roys"

1 night Arrived 25 Sep 2014
"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" See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
M & M Oxford
UK

"Roys Restcamp review"

1 night Arrived 29 Sep 2013
"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." See all these reviews: 6n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs E
Montana

"Pleasant surprise"

1 night Arrived 1 Sep 2013
"This camp was a happy surprise. We wish we had reason to stay longer. The owner is very creative and has spent a lot of time over the years adding quirky, whimsical items to the overall decor. A fun place to stay.

For us it was a little tricky getting to our next lodge at the appointed meeting time, the distance was just a bit too far. We really had to push it. Also the time change on Sunday, October 1st, did not happen in Botswana. At that point, it was the same time in both countries. This was very fortunate or we would have been really late." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia; 9n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr W & Dr M
UK

"Roys Restcamp review"

1 night Arrived 25 Aug 2013
"Great place! Really different with get sculptures and art all over the camp. The food was fantastic too! Only downside was that there isn't much to do due to its location, but its a great place to stop over and rest up." See all these reviews: 6n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Family A
New Zealand

"Roys Restcamp review"

1 night Arrived 17 Dec 2012
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Average
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Dr G & Mrs Y
Walton

"Interesting and comfortable"

1 night Arrived 21 Oct 2011
"Comfortable accommodation and a charming restaurant with good food." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Average
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
6
Whangarei

"Quirky, cool and rustic"

1 night Arrived 20 Apr 2011
"Great place for a one night stay en route to Caprivi area. All rooms different, some round and built around a tree, which makes for an interesting layout inside. Quite dark inside and dim lighting. Our beds were a mattress on top of a concrete slab, but no problem sleeping - quite comfortable - if not luxurious.

Small mosquito nets - adequate - but easy to get into a tangle with. The doors to the rooms had bolts on the outside, which could be a safety concern if someone chose to lock you in! The staff were friendly and helpful, and we were served a delicious breakfast.

Quirky, interesting place to stay. Fine for 1 night." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia; 5n in South Africa; 3n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
The B family
Bristol

"very unique"

1 night Arrived 5 Aug 2010
"Brilliant, so unique but just for one night, how do you explain this place its just so different, worth seeing" See all these reviews: 8n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Average
Facilities:
Average
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
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