Travel reviews by The rhinos from UK
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
9
Excursions taken
0
Smiths Namibia trip : April 2008
Namibia between 26 Mar 2008 and 10 Apr 2008
"We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday in Namibia - it has left a lasting inmpression on us. We will be recommending that our friends visit this country.
We felt that the suggested itinerary was very well planned and the information sent was superb. Daily driving distances were about right."
We felt that the suggested itinerary was very well planned and the information sent was superb. Daily driving distances were about right."
Arranged By Sabina Hekandjo
Hilltop House, Namibia (this camp has since closed)
"Hilltop House review"
1 night
Arrived
27 Mar 2008
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
Zebra River Lodge
"Zebra River Lodge review"
1 night
Arrived
28 Mar 2008
"We were exremely pleased with the superb accommodation at Zebra Lodge with a marvellous view from the natural stone constructed chalet on the hillside.
The welcome that we received from Marianne and Gail was excellent and we really felt part of the family. There was a uniquely friendly atmosphere. Fantastic fresh home made bread.
Be prepared for an adventurous approach to the property along the front drive - not for the feint hearted!"
The welcome that we received from Marianne and Gail was excellent and we really felt part of the family. There was a uniquely friendly atmosphere. Fantastic fresh home made bread.
Be prepared for an adventurous approach to the property along the front drive - not for the feint hearted!"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Kulala Wilderness Camp, Namibia (this camp has since closed)
"Kulala Wilderness Camp review"
2 nights
Arrived
29 Mar 2008
"This was a memorable stay for us in a lovely quiet location with beautiful open views.
We had heavy rain and a lot of wind in our two nights here. Unfortunately the thatched canvas sided chalets are not totally waterproof nor is the main Reception building. The managers and staff were extremely helpful and attentive and we felt coped well."
We had heavy rain and a lot of wind in our two nights here. Unfortunately the thatched canvas sided chalets are not totally waterproof nor is the main Reception building. The managers and staff were extremely helpful and attentive and we felt coped well."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Excellent
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
Sam's Giardino
"Sam's Giardino review"
2 nights
Arrived
31 Mar 2008
"We had a pleasant two night stay in a comfortable room.
Good quiet location and handy for shops and other facilities."
Good quiet location and handy for shops and other facilities."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Erongo Wilderness Lodge
"Erongo Wilderness Lodge review"
1 night
Arrived
2 Apr 2008
"Superb location and ideal for nature lovers and those enjoying walking.
The managers and staff were very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The food was well presented and excellent quality. The sound of Baboons and Dassies nearby was amazing but they were not troublesome.
The canvas Chalets were perhaps a bit small and would not suit those people sharing accommodation who value their privacy. Only a sheet of canvas separates the bedroom area from the toilet and shower."
The managers and staff were very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The food was well presented and excellent quality. The sound of Baboons and Dassies nearby was amazing but they were not troublesome.
The canvas Chalets were perhaps a bit small and would not suit those people sharing accommodation who value their privacy. Only a sheet of canvas separates the bedroom area from the toilet and shower."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Average
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Doro Nawas
"Doro Nawas review"
2 nights
Arrived
3 Apr 2008
"The new thatch chalets are in a superb location with excellent views of the open countryside. The chalets are very spacious but would definitely benefit from air conditioning as they become very hot.
We felt that atmosphere was rather formal for us and the dining room service and food could only be classed as average compared with other establishments that we stayed at."
We felt that atmosphere was rather formal for us and the dining room service and food could only be classed as average compared with other establishments that we stayed at."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Average
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Average
Okaukuejo Camp
"Okaukuejo Restcamp review"
2 nights
Arrived
5 Apr 2008
"Very pleasantly surprised at how good the air conditioned accommodation is within this camp.
We stayed in an extremely comfortable room very close to the Waterhole - excellent for sitting by with a glass of wine. We really enjoyed our stay."
We stayed in an extremely comfortable room very close to the Waterhole - excellent for sitting by with a glass of wine. We really enjoyed our stay."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Halali Camp
"Halali Restcamp review"
1 night
Arrived
7 Apr 2008
"We were extremely pleased with the quality of the Bush Chalet at Halali. The accommodation was spacious, comfortable and had air conditioning. Food was very good.
The waterhole offers excellent opportunities to spot animals - we were lucky enough to spot 7 rhinos and 2 hyenia in one evening!"
The waterhole offers excellent opportunities to spot animals - we were lucky enough to spot 7 rhinos and 2 hyenia in one evening!"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Okonjima Plains Camp
"Okonjima Main Camp review"
2 nights
Arrived
8 Apr 2008
"We thoroughly enjoyed our two night stay at Okonjima.
The climax to our holiday - very efficientloy run establishment. The staff were 100% - our guide Jacques gave us the best and most memorable two mornings of Leopard tracking that we could have possibly hoped for. Fabulous opportunity to see big cats at close quarters.
The food was delicous - perhaps the best quality of our stay. The freshly baked muffins at 6.00am were particularly good!
We were sad to leave."
The climax to our holiday - very efficientloy run establishment. The staff were 100% - our guide Jacques gave us the best and most memorable two mornings of Leopard tracking that we could have possibly hoped for. Fabulous opportunity to see big cats at close quarters.
The food was delicous - perhaps the best quality of our stay. The freshly baked muffins at 6.00am were particularly good!
We were sad to leave."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
We very much recommend eating at Joe' s Beerhouse which the owners suggested to us. This establishment is only a few hundred yards away."