Travel reviews by Mr M from Wakefield
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
10
Excursions taken
0
Fabulous road trip
Namibia between 15 May 2018 and 1 Jun 2018
"The whole trip was excellent and that was down to your professional expertise and efficiency. I must say you have been one of the best companies I have ever dealt with and it has been a thoroughly enjoyable experience..
Top marks to Josh for his overall efficiency and very engaging personality. It was always a pleasure chatting to him and nothing was too much trouble.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
To be honest I'm finding it difficult to suggest anything and that is because everything was perfect. The service we received from yourselves was exceptional and I say this as someone (not trying to sound big headed) who has travelled a lot since I began in 1973 ! Just keep up the good work. I'll be back !
Just one small point. I don't know what is happening with the proposed newsletter which I signed up for but I would recommend that you get it up and running as a priority. I think this is an ideal way of keeping past customers informed and a very effective way of getting new ones."
Top marks to Josh for his overall efficiency and very engaging personality. It was always a pleasure chatting to him and nothing was too much trouble.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
To be honest I'm finding it difficult to suggest anything and that is because everything was perfect. The service we received from yourselves was exceptional and I say this as someone (not trying to sound big headed) who has travelled a lot since I began in 1973 ! Just keep up the good work. I'll be back !
Just one small point. I don't know what is happening with the proposed newsletter which I signed up for but I would recommend that you get it up and running as a priority. I think this is an ideal way of keeping past customers informed and a very effective way of getting new ones."
Olive Grove
"Quality stopover"
1 night
Arrived
16 May 2018
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch
"Room with a wonderful view"
1 night
Arrived
17 May 2018
"We were in Dune Chalet 3 which had a fabulous view over the waterhole. We only stayed one night but had a thoroughly enjoyable time.
I'm glad we had a 4WD car otherwise we would have struggled with the sandy parking area near the chalet.
The D road that accesses the property was one of the most challenging we encountered on our whole trip."
I'm glad we had a 4WD car otherwise we would have struggled with the sandy parking area near the chalet.
The D road that accesses the property was one of the most challenging we encountered on our whole trip."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Fish River Lodge
"Amazing location"
2 nights
Arrived
18 May 2018
"Fabulous location on the rim of the Canyon and well worth the long and challenging drive.
The day trip down in to the Canyon with Engelbrecht was one of the outstanding highlights of the trip."
The day trip down in to the Canyon with Engelbrecht was one of the outstanding highlights of the trip."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Desert Horse Inn
"Great location and food"
2 nights
Arrived
20 May 2018
"We had a well appointed and spacious room with a great view. Good bar with wide choice of beers.
The food in the restaurant was the best we had on the whole trip and the price of the wine the best value for the quality as well.
Very well placed for visiting Kolmanskop and Luderitz."
The food in the restaurant was the best we had on the whole trip and the price of the wine the best value for the quality as well.
Very well placed for visiting Kolmanskop and Luderitz."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Desert Homestead Outpost
"Tranquil location"
2 nights
Arrived
22 May 2018
"A beautiful property but the location was a bit too far from Sossusvlei for my taste. It was a very long drive to get to the dunes.
We were in Chalet 8. The view was great but it had limited clothes storage facilities and was quite a walk from the main building.
Breakfast was good but the service was slow and on the second morning was a bit slapdash. For example the woman who opened up (slightly late) for breakfast didn't say anything, she didn't leave any milk with the cereals and I had to plug in the toaster myself. Small points I know but telling ones for the quality of accommodation it promotes itself as being."
We were in Chalet 8. The view was great but it had limited clothes storage facilities and was quite a walk from the main building.
Breakfast was good but the service was slow and on the second morning was a bit slapdash. For example the woman who opened up (slightly late) for breakfast didn't say anything, she didn't leave any milk with the cereals and I had to plug in the toaster myself. Small points I know but telling ones for the quality of accommodation it promotes itself as being."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Cornerstone Guesthouse
"Quality accommodation"
2 nights
Arrived
24 May 2018
"A great couple of nights here in Swakopmund. We had rather surprisingly a spacious apartment that was very well appointed.
Great service from all the staff especially Robyn and Peter.
Highly recommended."
Great service from all the staff especially Robyn and Peter.
Highly recommended."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Cape Cross Lodge
"Relaxing stopover"
1 night
Arrived
26 May 2018
"We stayed here to break the journey between Swakopmund and Mowani but principally to visit the seal colony which is amazing.
Well appointed and spacious room with a great view of the Atlantic ocean.
The communal areas were quite cold during the evening."
Well appointed and spacious room with a great view of the Atlantic ocean.
The communal areas were quite cold during the evening."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Mowani Mountain Camp
"A real highlight"
2 nights
Arrived
27 May 2018
"We had a fantastic chalet that was very well designed. The lack of air con wasn't a problem given the time of year we visited but I would have been more concerned if it had been any hotter.
The sundowner bar was a huge plus and we really enjoyed it both nights. Dinner/breakfast service was a bit erratic at times but overall very good. The elephant safari was excellent and our guide willy was outstanding.
The absence of internet access/wi fi is a big issue and a negative. Every other property (no matter how remote) we visited had it. Several other people we spoke to shared our concerns about this. It really does need addressing."
The sundowner bar was a huge plus and we really enjoyed it both nights. Dinner/breakfast service was a bit erratic at times but overall very good. The elephant safari was excellent and our guide willy was outstanding.
The absence of internet access/wi fi is a big issue and a negative. Every other property (no matter how remote) we visited had it. Several other people we spoke to shared our concerns about this. It really does need addressing."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Okonjima Plains Camp
"Too short a stay !"
1 night
Arrived
29 May 2018
"Despite only being one night this was one of my favourite places. We could stay only one night due to difficulties with our return flights. However, it was well worth it.
On arrival we wee upgraded to a View room which was massive and very well appointed. Indeed the view was excellent and we could watch loads of wildlife from our terrace.
The visit to the on site AfriCat Foundation Conservation Centre was a highlight.
Highly recommend overall."
On arrival we wee upgraded to a View room which was massive and very well appointed. Indeed the view was excellent and we could watch loads of wildlife from our terrace.
The visit to the on site AfriCat Foundation Conservation Centre was a highlight.
Highly recommend overall."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Hilltop Guesthouse
"Nice B&B"
1 night
Arrived
30 May 2018
"Great location in a quiet cul de sac. Room was a little tired and dark.
The personalised breakfast on the balcony was a nice touch.
Was good for a one night stopover prior to flying home but I wouldn't have wanted to stay longer."
The personalised breakfast on the balcony was a nice touch.
Was good for a one night stopover prior to flying home but I wouldn't have wanted to stay longer."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Excellent
Great location especially for Joe's Beerhouse !"