Travel reviews by Mr P from Chipping Norton
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
2
Countries visited
2
Lodges stayed in
10
Excursions taken
0
Overall, a lovely holiday.
Seychelles between 8 Apr 2011 and 18 Apr 2011
"The above rating would have been Very Satisfactory had it not been for the poor performance of Air Seychelles. Expert Africa (Lucy) was very helpful and efficient and the organisation of our trip was excellent.
I would not, however, recommend the Hotel l'Ocean. For your information, one of the other tour operators from whom we also secured a quote and with whom we had some discussion, did not recommend this hotel and suggested as alternatives Patatran Village and Le Domaine which were only marginally more expensive.
The advice on the choice of Islands and the duration of stay on each one was excellent."
I would not, however, recommend the Hotel l'Ocean. For your information, one of the other tour operators from whom we also secured a quote and with whom we had some discussion, did not recommend this hotel and suggested as alternatives Patatran Village and Le Domaine which were only marginally more expensive.
The advice on the choice of Islands and the duration of stay on each one was excellent."
Arranged By Lucy Copson
Hotel L'Archipel
"Trip to Praslin very enjoyable"
3 nights
Arrived
9 Apr 2011
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Hotel L'Ocean, Seychelles (this camp has since closed)
"Hotel l'Ocean was disappointing."
2 nights
Arrived
12 Apr 2011
"The hotel room was acceptable although the sea view which we had requested was marred by the roof of the main building in front of our room. Other rooms did not have this problem.
The food was only fair and the staff were very mixed in terms of attitude and efficiency."
The food was only fair and the staff were very mixed in terms of attitude and efficiency."
Average
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location
Good
Service
Average
Rooms
Good
Food
Poor
Lodge not featured by Expert Africa
Anse Soleil Beachcomber, Seychelles (this camp has since closed)
"Anse Soleil Beachcomber review"
4 nights
Arrived
14 Apr 2011
"Alison, the owner was charming and very helpful. She arranged for a large tree in front of our room to be severely "pruned" so that we had the sea view which we had asked for!"
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Lodge not featured by Expert Africa
We had a wonderful holiday.
Namibia between 21 Apr 2008 and 3 May 2008
"Apart from the problem with Europcar, our trip was truly memorable. We have travelled extensively and Namibia currently holds the number one spot.
The overall level of service was excellent as was the organisation."
The overall level of service was excellent as was the organisation."
Arranged By Sabina Hekandjo
Avani Windhoek Hotel
"Convenient location for one night."
1 night
Arrived
21 Apr 2008
"Overall, the hotel was good but we felt that the staff were not particularly friendly. They did what was necessary but no more.
We had dinner at Joe's Beer House. The meal was good but the service was very slow."
We had dinner at Joe's Beer House. The meal was good but the service was very slow."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Average
Rooms
Good
Zebra River Lodge
"Lovely location plus warm hospitality."
3 nights
Arrived
22 Apr 2008
"Marianne was very hospitable and helpful and we enjoyed her company. We were sorry that Rob was away.
The room was lovely. We very much enjoyed our stay.
However, a little more information on the local walking trails (maps etc.) would have been an advantage although the maps which she gave to us for our onward journeys were helpful."
The room was lovely. We very much enjoyed our stay.
However, a little more information on the local walking trails (maps etc.) would have been an advantage although the maps which she gave to us for our onward journeys were helpful."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Desert Homestead
"Excellent sunset ride."
2 nights
Arrived
25 Apr 2008
"Very convenient for Sossusvlei. Enjoyed the sunset horseback ride very much. Friendly and helpful staff."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
The Stiltz
"An excellent hotel."
1 night
Arrived
27 Apr 2008
"We enjoyed our one night stay at the Stiltz very much. The room was very well appointed with a lovely view of the sea.
We had dinner at The Tug. The meal and service were excellent"
We had dinner at The Tug. The meal and service were excellent"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Doro Nawas
"The desert elephants were the highlight!"
2 nights
Arrived
28 Apr 2008
"An excellent lodge with very friendly and helpful staff (they changed my wheel and repaired a puncture at no charge!) Our room was lovely and we enjoyed one night sleeping under the stars on our private veranda. "Peaceful Sleep" was very useful!
The highlight, however, was the game drive which culminated with very good sitings of a herd of around 35 desert elephants."
The highlight, however, was the game drive which culminated with very good sitings of a herd of around 35 desert elephants."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Okonjima Bush Camp
"The highlight of our holiday!"
2 nights
Arrived
30 Apr 2008
"Okonjima exceeded our expectations. In all respects, our visit was remarkable.
The lodge itself, the activities (especially tracking the leopards and cheetha with an excellent guide),the staff, the food and facilities generally all combined to make Okonjima truly memorable."
The lodge itself, the activities (especially tracking the leopards and cheetha with an excellent guide),the staff, the food and facilities generally all combined to make Okonjima truly memorable."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Waterberg Plateau Lodge
"Excellent game drive."
1 night
Arrived
2 May 2008
"We stayed only one night but enjoyed the game drive in particular. Our host went to great lenghths to find the rhino - successfully. The room had spectacular views."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Average
The visit to Val de Mai was extremely good value although the girl who was at the ticket desk was very surly."