Travel reviews by Mr and Mrs W from london
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
7
Excursions taken
0
June 2023 honeymoon
Namibia between 26 Jun 2023 and 9 Jul 2023
"We had a magical time in Namibia on our honeymoon. Tom helped us decide on an itinerary and recommended the hotels and lodges to stay in to suit our budget. He was very knowledgeable and knew exactly how long it would take to drive between them and where we'd be best spending more time.
The pack that Expert Africa sent us was great - the map and itinerary with directions was all we needed to easily navigate our way around. We really wouldn't have any faults at all (if you pushed us then maybe a more robust car would be beneficial. We had 1 flat tyre which is not unusual on those roads but we did struggle with some of the long and bumpy driveways to the lodges).
It's impossible to choose favourites but Zannier Sonop, Sossusvlei Desert Lodge and Onduli Ridge were our favourite stays. The staff were always so welcoming and looked after us very well. And they were all set in the most beautiful scenery. It really takes your breath away.
We will not forget this trip in a heartbeat and hope very much to replicate again or something similar in the not so distant future.
Thank you Tom for helping us plan such a memorable honeymoon - what a great start to married life!"
The pack that Expert Africa sent us was great - the map and itinerary with directions was all we needed to easily navigate our way around. We really wouldn't have any faults at all (if you pushed us then maybe a more robust car would be beneficial. We had 1 flat tyre which is not unusual on those roads but we did struggle with some of the long and bumpy driveways to the lodges).
It's impossible to choose favourites but Zannier Sonop, Sossusvlei Desert Lodge and Onduli Ridge were our favourite stays. The staff were always so welcoming and looked after us very well. And they were all set in the most beautiful scenery. It really takes your breath away.
We will not forget this trip in a heartbeat and hope very much to replicate again or something similar in the not so distant future.
Thank you Tom for helping us plan such a memorable honeymoon - what a great start to married life!"
Arranged By Tom Morris
Weinberg Hotel
"Weinberg Hotel review"
1 night
Arrived
27 Jun 2023
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Average
Activities
Average
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Sonop
"Sonop review"
2 nights
Arrived
28 Jun 2023
"Wow, what a special place! Nestled cleverly into the rocks, this was probably our favourite hotel of the trip.
The staff go above and beyond to make your stay comfortable. Food was delicious. We kept the staff on their toes with horse riding, biking and hikes.
The atmosphere here is very special and memorable and we very much hope to come back. We had 2 nights here which was perfect, although we certainly could have stayed for 3.
Not so many wild animals in this area but you can happily spend all day enjoying the views and the many activities on offer. Almost like going back in time."
The staff go above and beyond to make your stay comfortable. Food was delicious. We kept the staff on their toes with horse riding, biking and hikes.
The atmosphere here is very special and memorable and we very much hope to come back. We had 2 nights here which was perfect, although we certainly could have stayed for 3.
Not so many wild animals in this area but you can happily spend all day enjoying the views and the many activities on offer. Almost like going back in time."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Sightings report
Oryx
1 sighting
Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
"Sossusvlei Desert Lodge review"
2 nights
Arrived
30 Jun 2023
"This hotel is pure luxury. The rooms are very well equipped with some lovely personal touches and the staff were very attentive.
We enjoyed a day trip to the sand dunes, hiking up the Big Mamma dune and walking to dead vlei. We booked a hot air balloon, which was just 15 mins drive early in the morning although sadly the weather did not permit the fly.
We also enjoyed a hike to a cave with some old cave paintings a short walk from the hotel. We had 2 nights here although wished we could have stayed for 3.
The rooms are so luxurious, we would be happy to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet and the beautiful views.
There is a watering hole beneath the hotel which attracts lots of oryx and zebra."
We enjoyed a day trip to the sand dunes, hiking up the Big Mamma dune and walking to dead vlei. We booked a hot air balloon, which was just 15 mins drive early in the morning although sadly the weather did not permit the fly.
We also enjoyed a hike to a cave with some old cave paintings a short walk from the hotel. We had 2 nights here although wished we could have stayed for 3.
The rooms are so luxurious, we would be happy to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet and the beautiful views.
There is a watering hole beneath the hotel which attracts lots of oryx and zebra."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Sightings report
Oryx
Many sightings
Zebra
Many sightings
The Delight
"The Delight review"
1 night
Arrived
2 Jul 2023
"We just had a brief stopover for a night at the delight in Swakopmund.
Swakopmund is a good base to explore the coastline and enjoy some of the activities there. We went quadbiking on the dunes which we would recommend.
The Delight is a nice hotel.
We weren't there long, and although a larger hotel the staff were friendly and helpful."
Swakopmund is a good base to explore the coastline and enjoy some of the activities there. We went quadbiking on the dunes which we would recommend.
The Delight is a nice hotel.
We weren't there long, and although a larger hotel the staff were friendly and helpful."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Onduli Ridge
"Onduli Ridge review"
2 nights
Arrived
3 Jul 2023
"We absolutely loved Onduli.
This was hands down my husbands favourite hotel of our stay. There are only 6 rooms so it's very quiet and at times you feel like you have the whole place to yourself.
The service was impeccable. The staff are so friendly and attentive, nothing is too much trouble. We enjoyed sleeping out under the stars and the pizza night and sitting by the fire. Very personal and homely.
We loved the elephant tracking, one of the highlights of our trip.
And the sunsets here are unbeatable! A really memorable stay."
This was hands down my husbands favourite hotel of our stay. There are only 6 rooms so it's very quiet and at times you feel like you have the whole place to yourself.
The service was impeccable. The staff are so friendly and attentive, nothing is too much trouble. We enjoyed sleeping out under the stars and the pizza night and sitting by the fire. Very personal and homely.
We loved the elephant tracking, one of the highlights of our trip.
And the sunsets here are unbeatable! A really memorable stay."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Sightings report
Elephant
Many sightings
Giraffe
1 sighting
Oryx
1 sighting
Ongava Lodge
"Ongava Lodge review"
2 nights
Arrived
5 Jul 2023
"Ongava Lodge is in a great setting with views over the water hole and beyond. They are set within their own reserve so you can do game drives locally with the guide or drive a short drive to etosha with either a guide or as a self drive.
Compared to other hotels, the service wasn't quite so good - we weren't given an option to have a guide take us to Etosha, perhaps a lack of staff that day.
The rooms are also quite tired and in need of a refresh and cleanliness could have been better (a little dusty and a stained towel).
Overall a good experience but some updates to the rooms would be a good idea."
Compared to other hotels, the service wasn't quite so good - we weren't given an option to have a guide take us to Etosha, perhaps a lack of staff that day.
The rooms are also quite tired and in need of a refresh and cleanliness could have been better (a little dusty and a stained towel).
Overall a good experience but some updates to the rooms would be a good idea."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Average
Food
Good
Facilities
Excellent
Sightings report
Black Rhino
1 sighting
Eland
1 sighting
Elephant
1 sighting
Giraffe
Many sightings
Lion
1 sighting
Oryx
Many sightings
Roan antelope
1 sighting
White Rhino
Many sightings
Wildebeest
Many sightings
Zebra
Many sightings
Weinberg Hotel
"Weinberg Hotel review"
1 night
Arrived
7 Jul 2023
"Again we stayed at the Weinberg hotel for our last night of our honeymoon. The hotel is beautifully done and we loved the rooftop bar with sunset views.
In hindsight we should have stayed at Omaanda just outside of Windhoek because we didn't need more time in the capital. But the hotel is a lovely base to start or finish the trip.
There is a nice sheltered courtyard where we enjoyed tea and reading books.
Spa was a little disappointing as it's just a non heated pool and a steam room - probably not worth the fee to use it."
In hindsight we should have stayed at Omaanda just outside of Windhoek because we didn't need more time in the capital. But the hotel is a lovely base to start or finish the trip.
There is a nice sheltered courtyard where we enjoyed tea and reading books.
Spa was a little disappointing as it's just a non heated pool and a steam room - probably not worth the fee to use it."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
The spa was a little limited and overpriced, with an unheated pool (which is extremely cold) and a steam room. And the fish market food was quite average.
But a good base to explore Windhoek."