Travel reviews by Family O from USA
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
3
Lodges stayed in
10
Excursions taken
0
Wonderful trip
Namibia and 2 other countries between 12 Aug 2013 and 28 Aug 2013
"This was our first time traveling in this part of the world and the first time we spent so much time planning in advance. It paid off - the trip was successful and the travelers happy.
As a family of three with an eight year old child, we valued the planning process and the considerations brought to our attention by Maruska. She helped us through a number of itineraries, patiently making suggestions/changes as our knowledge of the area expanded. Maruska's input was always thorough, professional and thoughtful.
The travel went off as planned and we are happy with the choices made thanks to Maruska's shepherding. I would absolutely use Expert Africa again and have already recommended it to others."
As a family of three with an eight year old child, we valued the planning process and the considerations brought to our attention by Maruska. She helped us through a number of itineraries, patiently making suggestions/changes as our knowledge of the area expanded. Maruska's input was always thorough, professional and thoughtful.
The travel went off as planned and we are happy with the choices made thanks to Maruska's shepherding. I would absolutely use Expert Africa again and have already recommended it to others."
Arranged By Maruska AdyeRowe

Safari Club SA
"Easy layover spot"
1 night
Arrived
12 Aug 2013
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Average

Lokuthula Lodges
"Condo-style accommodation in Vic Falls"
2 nights
Arrived
13 Aug 2013
"This is a great property for self-catering families or groups since the accommodation has a fully furnished kitchen and good sized living room with patio. The second bedroom is a loft with two twins.
Breakfast is in the Safari Inn Lodge, a 4 minute walk from our unit (which was closer than most). Lokothula guests have use of the lodge except for the pool. Lokuthula has it's own small pool - used by our 8-year old daughter and, I suspect, the cause of stomach issues the next day.
The property is not close to town or the falls but there is an hourly free shuttle that will take you there.
Staff were friendly and helpful. Dining at the Safari Inn was quite good, with a nice elevated view of the watering hole and good African singers."
Breakfast is in the Safari Inn Lodge, a 4 minute walk from our unit (which was closer than most). Lokothula guests have use of the lodge except for the pool. Lokuthula has it's own small pool - used by our 8-year old daughter and, I suspect, the cause of stomach issues the next day.
The property is not close to town or the falls but there is an hourly free shuttle that will take you there.
Staff were friendly and helpful. Dining at the Safari Inn was quite good, with a nice elevated view of the watering hole and good African singers."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Average
Service
Good
Activities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Lodge not featured by Expert Africa

Chobe River Lodge
"Excellent lodge and safari"
2 nights
Arrived
15 Aug 2013
"This is a wonderful Lodge with expert staff, comfortable rooms and excellent safari/guides. We were booked on the two-day package including morning drive safaris and afternoon river safaris. Don't miss the river safaris in particular.
The guides, John and Innocent, told great stories, we're very knowledgeable and maneuvered the vehicles/boats expertly to allow for great views/photos. Lodge staff were consistently attentive and friendly."
The guides, John and Innocent, told great stories, we're very knowledgeable and maneuvered the vehicles/boats expertly to allow for great views/photos. Lodge staff were consistently attentive and friendly."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Facilities
Excellent

Ngepi Camp
"Ngepi Camp review"
1 night
Arrived
17 Aug 2013
"Fun place to spend a day while traversing the Caprivi strip. We stayed in a "tree house" which is an open-air, raised hut built around a tree. Nice view of the river - we watched the sun rise over the river from our beds in the morning. We weren't here long enough to participate in any activities but Ngepi Camp had a good list of them.
I would not recommend the 4 kilometer driveway in a 2-wheel drive vehicle. We made it in ours but it was edgy."
I would not recommend the 4 kilometer driveway in a 2-wheel drive vehicle. We made it in ours but it was edgy."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Lodge not featured by Expert Africa

Minen Hotel
"Minen Hotel review"
1 night
Arrived
18 Aug 2013
"Good layover stop in Tsumeb. Room had little atmosphere but was large and clean. Our daughter liked the small playground on the grounds.
We discovered later that we were double charged for a dinner that was paid that night and also charged to our room and paid at check out. Still waiting to see if the double charge can be resolved..."
We discovered later that we were double charged for a dinner that was paid that night and also charged to our room and paid at check out. Still waiting to see if the double charge can be resolved..."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Average
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Average
Lodge not featured by Expert Africa

Halali Camp
"Halali Camp review"
1 night
Arrived
19 Aug 2013
"We were in a 2-bed chalet - spacious and nice with patio and BBQ. Camp is large and spread out.
By far the largest swimming pool we encountered on our trip.
Good viewing area of waterhole in this camp - jackals, fox, hyena and rhino spotted in the one hour we went at night."
By far the largest swimming pool we encountered on our trip.
Good viewing area of waterhole in this camp - jackals, fox, hyena and rhino spotted in the one hour we went at night."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Facilities
Excellent

Ongava Tented Camp
"Ongava Tented Camp review"
2 nights
Arrived
20 Aug 2013
"Very much of a safari experience down to the armed escort taking us from our tent to dinner after sundown.
Personal, friendly and attentive staff across the board. Great viewing of rhinos and lions in this reserve including nightly visits by the rhinos to the waterhole.
Safari guides will take you to Etosha but it makes for a significantly longer drive. Excellent food and lively meals. Luxury tents."
Personal, friendly and attentive staff across the board. Great viewing of rhinos and lions in this reserve including nightly visits by the rhinos to the waterhole.
Safari guides will take you to Etosha but it makes for a significantly longer drive. Excellent food and lively meals. Luxury tents."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Activities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Good

Hansa Hotel
"Hansa Hotel review"
2 nights
Arrived
22 Aug 2013
"Great location in the center of town. Elegant (without being stuffy) hotel with pro staff."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Excellent

Sossusvlei Lodge
"Sossusvlei Lodge review"
3 nights
Arrived
24 Aug 2013
"We stayed in the Desert Camp but took our meals at the Lodge. As part of a wedding group, we enjoyed the extensive buffets in a variety of locations. The lodge does an excellent job of feeding it's guests well in beautiful settings!
Desert camp is about 4k away from the lodge on rough washboard road."
Desert camp is about 4k away from the lodge on rough washboard road."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent

Olive Grove
"Olive Grove review"
1 night
Arrived
27 Aug 2013
"We enjoyed a very comfortable stay for our short time in Windhoek. Stylish, comfortable room.
Excellent food at the guesthouse and next door at sister restaurant."
Excellent food at the guesthouse and next door at sister restaurant."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Once we arrived, the staff were very nice and apologetic and gave us a bottle of wine with dinner for our troubles. The room was big and comfortable."