Reviews of Sam's Giardino
Wildlife sightings and reviews
173 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Sam's Giardino and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
"Sam's Giardino review"
He also gave us filled rolls for our journey when we left. I am confident he would have been able to answer any question we had asked and arrange anything we wanted. We did the sea kayaking while here which was fantastic. I suspect Sam enjoys more time with german speakers!!" See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
"Sam's Giardino review"
Our room was very comfortable with tea and coffee making facilities outside in the upstairs lounge area where guests also have free use of a computer with internet access. There is secure parking on site.
Can't comment on dinner as we ate in town but cooked breakfast was excellent. There was a very wide choice at breakfast including fresh fruit.
Whilst here, Expert Africa organised a day Kayaking at Pelican Point for these travellers.
They rated this as "Excellent" and commented:
Jeanne organises this trip and is very friendly and welcoming. The drive to Pelican Point becomes part of the trip and is enhanced by her knowledge and enthusiasm.
We are complete novices at kayaking but any worries were quickly dispelled by Jeanne who is also organised, very reassuring and clearly loves both the kayaking and the seals. When you are in the water Jeanne is always nearby to help if required and provides sandwiches and drinks as refreshments on the beach once the kayaking is finished.
It is also a nice touch that Jeanne takes a photo of you on the water and emails it to you as a reminder of your trip." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
"Sam's Giardino review"
"Good but quirky"
Lovely garden" See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia; 6n in Zimbabwe
"Sam's Giardino for good food and wine"
3 of us went on the dolphin and seal trip,with Levo tours, which brings a smile to our faces when we talk about it. We were lucky also that there were whales in the bay. 3 others went on a trip with a desert expert, Chris, who they felt was the best guide they had ever had." See all these reviews: 20n in Namibia; 2n in Zambia
"An Oasis in Swakopmund"
Our only disappointment was not being allowed to take Einstien the dog home with us!
Whilst in Swakop, we organised a 'Day trip to Sandwich Harbour' for these travellers. They commented:
An excellent trip, timed just right so that we got to Sandwich Harbour before everyone else turned up, so the beach we were driving on was pristine and great for photos. Our guide was first class and pitched the day just right so that we all got what we wanted out of it, saw lots of interesting birds and animals, climbed dunes and had great fun too. The buffet lunch on the beach was good, if a little sandy." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 6n in South Africa
"Excellent food and wine Sam's Giardino"
We had a nice ,sunny room overlooking the pretty garden. The room was very clean and comfortable with an excellent shower - just the thing after a dusty drive over the desert from Sesriem! We were only there for one night, and we arranged for a wine tasting and evening meal. The evening meal was one of the finest meals we have ever eaten. The quality was excellent.
We would recommend Sam's Giardino to anyone who wishes to stay in Swakopmund." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
"Sam's Giardino review"
"Convenient base in Swakopmund, lovely dog"
We did the sea kayaking trip to the seal colony with Jeanne, which was brilliant!
Jeanne picked us up in town and was lovely. She was very friendly and chatty, very knowledgeable about the wildllife around town, and took some great pictures of us kayaking with seals and dolphins which she emailled us later.
The seals were very inquisitive and playful - they raced us in the kayak and when they got bored of this they cooled us down by splasing us - and bizarrely sounded like sheep!
This was definitely a highlight of our trip and something we would recommend to anyone going to the Swakopmund area!" See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
"Sam's Giardino review"
Would definitely stay there again if we visit Swakopmund." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
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