Travel reviews by Phil from London
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
10
Excursions taken
1
Namibia Feb 16
Namibia between 6 Feb 2016 and 25 Feb 2016
"Generally all the hotels and lodges suggested by EA and we stayed at were very, very good on the whole. It was a good itinerary but some of the drives between stops took longer than we thought they would.
Great views great scenery. Beautiful game-but its not like the Mara or some where like that-because its very different climate."
Great views great scenery. Beautiful game-but its not like the Mara or some where like that-because its very different climate."
Arranged By Elizabeth Chapman
Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch
"Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch review"
1 night
Arrived 7 Feb 2016
"Good"
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Activities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Canyon Roadhouse
"Canyon Roadhouse review"
2 nights
Arrived 8 Feb 2016
"Very interesting stay-worth it. Average on facilities-lack of external sitting area and pool not inviting.
Reasonable distance to Fish river canyon."
Reasonable distance to Fish river canyon."
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Activities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Facilities
Average
Desert Horse Inn
"Desert Horse Inn review"
2 nights
Arrived 10 Feb 2016
"Very nice pool. Good food."
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Activities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Dabis Guest Farm
"Dabis Guest Farm review"
1 night
Arrived 12 Feb 2016
"very informative, enthusiastic hosts. we have an interest in sustainability and so their ideas were especially relevant to us. The rooms were relatively basic - no fan, air con and we had a problem with the toilet (which was dealt with quickly but not completely). Limited choice for vegetarians - emphasis was on eating meat they had produced.
Good they had a pool and tennis court. Sunchairs could be better."
Good they had a pool and tennis court. Sunchairs could be better."
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Activities
Good
Rooms
Average
Food
Average
Facilities
Good
Sossus Dune Lodge
"Sossus Dune Lodge review"
2 nights
Arrived 13 Feb 2016
"The park is well worth a visit.
The lodge is a good location inside the park.The actual chalet was a bit of trek from main facilities; be sure to ask for a chalet closer but not to close. Otherwise very nice."
The lodge is a good location inside the park.The actual chalet was a bit of trek from main facilities; be sure to ask for a chalet closer but not to close. Otherwise very nice."
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Average
Facilities
Good
Beach Lodge
"Fantastice room with view of sea!"
2 nights
Arrived 15 Feb 2016
"Great location overlooking the sea. Unfortunately the restaurant was closed (possibly permanently). Had to drive into town for dinner.
The Tug : Worth visiting but book in advance - make sure ask for window seat. Outside can be cool so take jacket or fleece.
The room was the best so far. Great window overlooking the sea."
The Tug : Worth visiting but book in advance - make sure ask for window seat. Outside can be cool so take jacket or fleece.
The room was the best so far. Great window overlooking the sea."
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Coast and Sandwich Harbour
"Very good."
16 Feb 2016 • All-day excursion
The trip to Sandwich harbour was very good but a bit uncomfortable to be all day in a Landrover.
The "vegetarian" message didn't get to the tour operator so no option prepared.
The "vegetarian" message didn't get to the tour operator so no option prepared.
Doro Nawas
"Great views from the roof of the hote;"
2 nights
Arrived 17 Feb 2016
"Very warm welcome by very friendly staff. Food was very good.
One of the best rooms we stayed in."
One of the best rooms we stayed in."
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Etendeka Mountain Camp
"A definate must."
2 nights
Arrived 19 Feb 2016
"Worth 2 nights under canvas - very civilised.
Great experience to walk with a knowledgeable guide."
Great experience to walk with a knowledgeable guide."
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Okaukuejo Camp
"Great waterhole viewing"
2 nights
Arrived 21 Feb 2016
"The only reason to stay here is the waterhole on you doorstep-a great place to view animals.
We upgraded room because the standard room was basic; overall the room we changed to was clean and tidy but most of all in a much better location. Food was worst on the whole trip. For example if Breakfast is from 6 am then everything should be available from 6.
We took one game drive which we could have done on our own. There is a shop but it has virtually nothing in it apart from some basics."
We upgraded room because the standard room was basic; overall the room we changed to was clean and tidy but most of all in a much better location. Food was worst on the whole trip. For example if Breakfast is from 6 am then everything should be available from 6.
We took one game drive which we could have done on our own. There is a shop but it has virtually nothing in it apart from some basics."
Average
Location
Excellent
Service
Poor
Activities
Average
Rooms
Average
Food
Poor
Facilities
Terrible
Okonjima Plains Camp
"Great for viewing leopards and cheetahs"
2 nights
Arrived 23 Feb 2016
"Great to get close-up to some of the cats on the game drive. Outside your room views of Warthogs, Oryx and other animals.
Nice dining room and swimming pool."
Nice dining room and swimming pool."
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Activities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent