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Travel reviews by Mr & Mrs K from Bury

Review Distribution

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Good
Average
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Total number of trips

1

Countries visited

1

Lodges stayed in

8

Excursions taken

0

My Apr 2009 trip

Namibia between 22 Apr 2009 and 8 May 2009

Trip rating: Excellent
"I have run out of superlatives to to express how much we enjoyed this holiday. Our main reason for the trip was to see the wildlife and we weren't disappointed.

All the lodges surpassed our expectations

Suggestions for improvement:

For us you can't improve on perfection.."

Arranged By Tracy Lederer


Sam's Giardino

Sam's Giardino

"Sam's Giardino Swakopmund"

2 nights Arrived 23 Apr 2009
"Sam is a wonderful host. He is helpful, entertaining and informative .

The accommodation is very comfortable but when we were there it was cold so people need to be aware they may need warm clothing.

The food served here is excellent and if you are the only residents eating that evening Sam keeps the conversation flowing. He is also very knowledgable about wine.

He appears to treat his staff very well and that ensures their loyalty."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Activities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Erongo Wilderness Lodge

Erongo Wilderness Lodge

"Erongo Wilderness Lodge review"

1 night Arrived 25 Apr 2009
"Although we were only there for one night we managed to get a good feel for the place.

Its a good place for walking, guided or unguided.

The accommodation is in luxury tents which are comfortable but whilst we were there the rock dassies were incredibly noisy at night which we saw as part of the experience but which some people may see as a problem if you were hoping for a quiet nights sleep .

The young manager and manageress were very friendly and welcoming.

The food was excellent.

Overall we had a good time here."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Okaukuejo Camp

Okaukuejo Camp

"Okaukuejo Restcamp review"

2 nights Arrived 26 Apr 2009
"Everything about this camp was wonderful. The roomswere excellent and as they are positioned around a floodlit waterhole there is always something to watch.

We were very lucky whilst we were there we saw elephants, rhinos, zebra, jackals, many many birds including african eagle owls and that was without leaving the camp.

What can one say about Etosha? It was everything we hoped it would be and with a lot of effort ,as the grasses were long making spotting difficult, we saw everything we came to see and a great deal more.

The only downside to this camp is the restaurant which is pretty basic but there is a choice so you can usually find something to eat but it would be better if you could just pay for what you ate rather than one price for all."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Average
Activities
Good
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Poor
Facilities
Good
Onguma Forest Camp

Onguma Forest Camp

"Etosha Aoba Lodge review"

2 nights Arrived 28 Apr 2009
"From the minute you arrive at this camp you are made to feel at home. The young host and hostess work very hard to make everything perfect for your stay.

The food was wonderful and all the staff sing for you before you eat your evening meal its magical.

Its position just outside Etosha is perfect."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Ndhovu Safari Lodge

Ndhovu Safari Lodge

"Ndhovu Safari Lodge review"

2 nights Arrived 30 Apr 2009
"This was probably our favourite lodge.

The road to the lodge was flooded when we got there but we were collected by boat and transferred with little fuss and a sense of humour.

The welcome , the decor, the position all put us at ease immediately.

We at all meals together with all guests and the owner Horst.

Wonderful experience."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Lianshulu Lodge

Lianshulu Lodge

"Lianshulu Lodge review"

2 nights Arrived 2 May 2009
"This was the least pleasant of our lodges. It was a little impersonal compared to the other lodges we had been to. We also felt that we were being pressured into taking the game drives and river cruises.

By the time we got here we had taken many cruises and game drives so had an idea what sort of price to expect to pay but were shocked to find that Lianhulu charged on average at least FIVE times what everybody else charged.

The lodge was beautiful and the food was good."
Average
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average

Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Average
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Hakusembe River Lodge

Hakusembe River Lodge

"Hakusembe Lodge review"

1 night Arrived 4 May 2009
"This lodge had also been flooded and they were only just up and running when we got there.

The welcome here was second to none.

The gardens were beautiful and the rooms lovely.

We took a very informative river cruise.

The evening meal was served by the river and the table looked like it had been set for a wedding ...amazing"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Waterberg Camp

Waterberg Camp

"Waterberg Camp review"

2 nights Arrived 5 May 2009
"This was a lovely place to end our travels.

There are plenty of walks both easy and challenging and loads of wildlife.

The restaurant was good with plenty of choice."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent

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