Travel reviews by Dr CB & Dr MB from Tring
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
10
Excursions taken
0
The trip of a life-time
Namibia between 12 Sep 2019 and 1 Oct 2019
We saw and understood much more by having our own guide than we would have done if we had guided ourselves. We were spared the problems of driving on relatively poor roads and the anxiety of coping with possible punctures and breakdowns.
With hindsight we wonder whether it was worth the very long journey to Fish River Canyon. Yes it was amazing but unless you have arranged to walk the canyon, you see only a limited part of it from the rim.
We also wonder whether an entire day at a diamond mine that wasn't working was worth the bother.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
We think that your organisation and service was fantastic. Well done and thank you."
Arranged By Tracy Lederer

Villa Violet
"Great place to start"

Okonjima Plains Camp
"Okonjima Plains Camp review"
It was obviously of some concern to the staff though that no photographs which showed animals in enclosures were taken. We're not sure why if everything was as above-board as it appeared to be!"

Brown Hyena
1 sighting

Eland
6 sightings

Giraffe
Many sightings

Leopard
2 sightings

Oryx
Many sightings

Spotted Hyena
Many sightings

Wildebeest
Many sightings

Zebra
Many sightings

Mushara Bush Camp
"Mushara Bush Camp review"

Eland
Many sightings

Elephant
Many sightings

Giraffe
Many sightings

Oryx
Many sightings

Spotted Hyena
Many sightings

White Rhino
Many sightings

Wildebeest
Many sightings

Zebra
Many sightings

Safarihoek Lodge
"Safarihoek Lodge review"
Our room was amazing and we felt very pampered here.
The game drive was fine when our private driver took us but the driver that was provided by the lodge was poor. He appeared to think that he was in a formula 1 race (we had 2 such drives with him). Quite honestly we felt unsafe and certainly uncomfortable with him. We know that other guests in the same vehicle felt the same."

Black Rhino
Many sightings

Eland
Many sightings

Elephant
10+ sightings

Giraffe
10+ sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
1 sighting

Oryx
Many sightings

Pangolin
1 sighting

Spotted Hyena
Many sightings

White Rhino
Many sightings

Wildebeest
Many sightings

Zebra
Many sightings

Doro Nawas
"Doro Nawas review"
I'd like to stay there again and again!"

Black Rhino
1 sighting

Elephant
3 sightings

Swakopmund Guesthouse
"Swakopmund Guesthouse review"

Hoodia Desert Lodge
"Hoodia Desert Lodge review"

Oryx
1 sighting

Nest Hotel
"Nest Hotel review"
The room was fine and clean and the food in the restaurant good. The pool was closed all the time we were there for no apparent reason."
The response from the Nest Hotel:
‘Thank you for posting your feedback on your stay at our award-winning four-star hotel directly on the rocks and the sea with its own private tidal beach and walk-on jetty – unique in Namibia. I am pleased that you found our service and food offerings good. The vast majority of our guests love our “on the rocks and sea” location. During the last five years, we have carried out a N$Multimillion renovations programme which has attracted highly positive feedback. All our beds are extra-long (2.0metres/6ft6”). Our outdoor heated swimming pool is always open but due to intense evaporation, we have a pool cover installed which can quickly be removed. (two notices around our pool advising our guests to ring a bell that is connected to our Reception).
Please take note: Lüderitz is the founding “mother city” (1883) of Namibia and is rich in German Art Nouveau architecture and is included in leading and reputable tour operator Namibia programmes. Furthermore, the average length of stay is two nights in order to enjoy the many tours and attractions on offer.’

Canyon Roadhouse
"Canyon Roadhouse review"
A relatively simple and small choice of meals but well cooked. I would go again."

Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge
"Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge review"
The restaurant was average but adequate. Generally good service"

Oryx
4 sightings
Her recommendation for local restaurants was brilliant."