Travel reviews by Mr G B & Ms F S from UK
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
10
Excursions taken
0
My Aug 2014 trip
Namibia between 15 Aug 2014 and 30 Aug 2014
"It was a fantastic trip. We didn't have time to do much research while planning the trip. We described what we wanted and trusted the advice given on what we should do. It was good advice, the trip turned out great and very much what we wanted to do.
Fair distances to travel, which gave an experience of the country. The accomodation certainly met expectations, and in most cases far exceeded what we expected. A beautiful country with lovely friendly people. (Most people in the UK don't even know where it is!).
I am now curious about other places in Namibia and Africa to explore.
Thanks for organising a lovely journey."
Fair distances to travel, which gave an experience of the country. The accomodation certainly met expectations, and in most cases far exceeded what we expected. A beautiful country with lovely friendly people. (Most people in the UK don't even know where it is!).
I am now curious about other places in Namibia and Africa to explore.
Thanks for organising a lovely journey."
Arranged By Sabina Hekandjo
Elegant Guesthouse
"Elegant Guesthouse review"
1 night
Arrived
15 Aug 2014
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Average
Service
Good
Facilities
Average
Rooms
Average
Food
Good
BullsPort Lodge and Farm
"Bullsport Guest Farm review"
2 nights
Arrived
16 Aug 2014
"A beautiful a place to stay. We particularly enjoyed the walks from the farm and socialising with the other guests at dinner.
A good distance from Windhoek for the first day travelling, far enough to feel we were on the way but not too much of a rush to get there.
We did not go one their morning trip as it was early and we were preferred a gentle start after a long journey from UK, but other guests enjoyed trip to walk the gorge. We enjoyed following some of their many suggested local walks."
A good distance from Windhoek for the first day travelling, far enough to feel we were on the way but not too much of a rush to get there.
We did not go one their morning trip as it was early and we were preferred a gentle start after a long journey from UK, but other guests enjoyed trip to walk the gorge. We enjoyed following some of their many suggested local walks."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Activities
Average
Rooms
Good
Food
Average
Facilities
Average
Kulala Desert Lodge
"Kulala Desert Lodge review"
1 night
Arrived
18 Aug 2014
"In a magic location and beautifully designed. Very friendly staff.
The long driveway across the desert to such a location was stunning, you really felt you were somewhere very special.
We had a lovely personal trip to the dunes with some head office staff riding along, very memorable, and saved the long drive round to the main gate."
The long driveway across the desert to such a location was stunning, you really felt you were somewhere very special.
We had a lovely personal trip to the dunes with some head office staff riding along, very memorable, and saved the long drive round to the main gate."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Barkhan Dune Retreat
"Barchan Dune Retreat review"
1 night
Arrived
19 Aug 2014
"As the name suggests: a "retreat" - very peaceful, quiet location; welcoming hosts and great food served in the hosts' dining room.
Could happily have stayed here another night, but was great as a stop over to break the journey.
They were apparently expecting us for lunch, but we had not noticed that. Not sure what happened there."
Could happily have stayed here another night, but was great as a stop over to break the journey.
They were apparently expecting us for lunch, but we had not noticed that. Not sure what happened there."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Facilities
Average
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Central Guest House, Namibia (this camp has since closed)
"Central Guest House review"
2 nights
Arrived
20 Aug 2014
"Very accommodating, helpful hostess; comfortable room in central location; great breakfast.
Organised our boat trip very effieciently."
Organised our boat trip very effieciently."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Activities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Average
Facilities
Average
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
Doro Nawas
"Doro Nawas review"
2 nights
Arrived
22 Aug 2014
"A place that we loved so much that we decided to just stay at the lodge all day.
Stunning location and interior, very welcoming, friendly, relaxed staff, great food."
Stunning location and interior, very welcoming, friendly, relaxed staff, great food."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Activities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Okaukuejo Camp
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
2 nights
Arrived
24 Aug 2014
"We got the impression that this was probably the best out of all the government run camps. Everything worked smoothly, however, it doesn't have the same ambiance and charm as the private camps.
We saw a huge variety of animals at the water hole, brilliant."
We saw a huge variety of animals at the water hole, brilliant."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Average
Activities
Good
Rooms
Average
Food
Average
Facilities
Average
Mushara Bush Camp
"Mushara Bush Camp review"
2 nights
Arrived
26 Aug 2014
"A peaceful, relaxed place with very supportive staff, serving excellent food."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Erongo Wilderness Lodge
"Erongo Wilderness Lodge review"
1 night
Arrived
28 Aug 2014
"Possibly our favourite! Absolutely stunning location, amazing bungalows and main building, friendly staff, good food.
I would have sacrificed one night in Etosha to allow an extra night here."
I would have sacrificed one night in Etosha to allow an extra night here."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Villa Violet
"Villa Violet review"
1 night
Arrived
29 Aug 2014
"Pleasant end to our trip. Very accommodating hostess."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Facilities
Average
Rooms
Good
Food
Average
Organised a safe taxi to town. Helpful friendly staff
Had supply of good quality gluten free bread available. Pleasant brakfast"