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Travel reviews by Dr E from Scotland

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Total number of trips

1

Countries visited

1

Lodges stayed in

9

Excursions taken

0

A very successful holiday

South Africa between 6 Sep 2007 and 1 Oct 2007

Trip rating: Excellent
"We had an excellent holiday with excellent accommodation.

We were able to see the wild flowers and go walking and so we are very satisfied. Our friends, Pat and Ian Acton did all the liaison with you at Expert Africa and so we cannot comment on your overall service."

Arranged By Claire Scott


Ndedema Lodge

Ndedema Lodge

"A great B and B in Clanwilliam"

3 nights Arrived 7 Sep 2007
"The B and B is full of character with large rooms equipped with victorian style furniture. Our host, Wilma, made us very welcome and was very friendly.

The breakfasts were excellent, a fruit plate followed by a full cooked breakfast.

When we wanted an early start to go walking to the Wolfberg Crack in the Cederberg, we were given an excellent packed breakfast and packed lunch at no extra charge.

As it was the flower season, the local restaurants were very busy, Wilma made provisional bookings for us at the best restaurants in Clan William for each evening of our stay before we arrived."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Activities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Mountain View Guest House

Mountain View Guest House

"A good B and B high above the town"

2 nights Arrived 10 Sep 2007
"This was more like a hotel than a bed and breakfast. The breakfast was good and the service efficient.

Our room was excellent with views over the local countryside but others in our group were not as lucky."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Farmhouse Hotel

Farmhouse Hotel

"A superb hotel on the edge of the town."

2 nights Arrived 12 Sep 2007
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.

Our room was excellent with an excellent view over the lagoon. The dinners and breakfasts were also excellent with plenty of choice.

We were able to go on an excellent walk in the Postberg section of the West Coast National Park which was wonderful for flowers and animals."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
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Karoo National Park (Not currently featured by Expert Africa)

"Excellent accommodation in Karoo NP"

2 nights Arrived 16 Sep 2007
"Our accommodation was in self contained chalets in the Karoo National Park with an extensive view over the park where we could occassionaly see wild animals. We ate in the restaurant about 200m away where the service and the food were good.

We were able to go walking from the chalet on the escarpment which gave excellent views over the surrounding countryside. We had a drive in our car round the park in the afternoon and were able to see several wild animals and the organised night time drive was excellent."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
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Addo Elephant Park (Not currently featured by Expert Africa)

"A profusion of wild animals"

3 nights Arrived 18 Sep 2007
"We were lucky to be allocated Rondavals overlooking the waterhole and so could sit on the balcony and watch the animals coming to drink. The drives round the park in our own car were amazing because of the number of animals seen. The hiking trail in the Zuurberg mountains was disappointing, as it involved an initial descent into a valley and a long tiring climb out in the heat of the afternoon. The food in the restaurant was good and well served."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Storms River Restcamp

Storms River Restcamp

"Honeymoons at our age!"

2 nights Arrived 21 Sep 2007
"We were allocated the 3 honeymoon chalets, which seemed strange as we arre all pensioners. However, the chalets were excellent with plenty of space and equipment for 4 people, again strange for honeymoon accommodation.

The views from the chalets were superb. It was about 15 min walk to the restaurant which was worrying as the weather was changeable. The food and service in the restaurant was good but not as good as Karoo and Addo."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Average
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Average
Facilities
Average
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Old Mill Lodge, South Africa (this camp has since closed)

"Lovely accommodation in an interesting town"

2 nights Arrived 23 Sep 2007
"The Old Mill Lodge is on the edge of Swellendam slightly to far to walk to the centre. The rooms were very good but varied but equiped with tea making facilities.

We ate at the restaurant where the food was good and the service was generally O.K. The Drostdy museum complex was well worth the visit."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Good
Service
Good
Activities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Ocean Eleven

Ocean Eleven

"Superb accommodation on the cliffs"

2 nights Arrived 25 Sep 2007
"This was the most upmarket accommodation in a superb location on the cliffs overlooking Hermanus.

Our room was excellent with a wonderful view.

The establishment was very well run and the staff were friendly. Our breakfasts were excellent and well served."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
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Afton Grove (Not currently featured by Expert Africa)

"An excellent retreat outside Cape Town"

4 nights Arrived 27 Sep 2007
"This accommodation is south of Cape Town and is in general used by groups of bird watchers. We were the first group of walkers that they had had but they made us very welcome and were very helpful in suggesting walks.

The rooms were good but there were only views of the garden. The food was excellent and as there was a birdwatching group in at the same time, we were able to have dinner in the accommodation."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Activities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Good

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