Travel reviews by Mr A & Mrs L from Norfolk
A Memorable Trip
On this trip, I visited Botswana, Namibia & Zimbabwe between 9-Sep-2017 and 29-Sep-2017 and I travelled with 1 other person.
What made this trip so special was its diverse nature.
Our itinerary was a balance between adventure (self-drive in Botswana and the Caprivi Strip); land- and water-based game and bird viewing; history and culture. All of this using accommodation ranging from the rustic to the luxurious. We always felt comfortable, even in Zimbabwe which was really the wild card.
We would have no hesitation in returning there (though not driving) or recommending it to others. It is a country with great tourism potential which one day will be allowed to flourish.
I stayed at and have reviewed:
Place | Overall rating |
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Royal Tree Lodge, Botswana 9-Sep-2017 review: Ideal to Start or Finish |
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Nxamaseri Lodge, Botswana 10-Sep-2017 review: We loved it |
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Nambwa Tented Lodge, Namibia 12-Sep-2017 review: Lovely Accommodation |
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Ngoma Safari Lodge, Botswana 14-Sep-2017 review: One of the Best |
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Chobe Princesses, Botswana 17-Sep-2017 review: Disappointing |
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Victoria Falls Hotel, Zimbabwe 19-Sep-2017 review: Absolutely Wonderful |
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Camp Hwange, Zimbabwe 20-Sep-2017 review: It's all about the Game |
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Norma Jeane's 24-Sep-2017 review: Expectations Exceeded |
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Amalinda Lodge, Zimbabwe 26-Sep-2017 review: A Unique and Comfortable Base |
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A Second Visit to Namibia
On this trip, I visited Namibia between 16-Oct-2013 and 12-Nov-2013 and I travelled with 1 other person.
This was a comprehensive trip of almost a month, travelling in an anti-clockwise 'circle' ranging from Etosha in the north to Luderitz in the south.
We love this laid-back, spectacular country and the freedom that self-driving gives. It has to be one of the safest countries there is and we always felt completely comfortable. Apply normal common sense and visitors of any age can enjoy a wonderful adventure. In tourist terms everything is small scale and personal, even the most famous attractions attract very few people. Hugely enjoyable.
I stayed at and have reviewed:
Place | Overall rating |
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Elegant Guesthouse, Namibia 16-Oct-2013 review: Comfortable and Convenient |
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Okonjima Plains Camp, Namibia 18-Oct-2013 review: Not the Traditional Safari |
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Mushara Lodge, Namibia 20-Oct-2013 review: One of the Best |
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Vreugde Guest Farm, Namibia 23-Oct-2013 review: Convenient |
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Grootberg Lodge, Namibia 24-Oct-2013 review: Location, Location, Location |
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White Lady B & B, Namibia 27-Oct-2013 review: Exceeded Expectations |
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Central Guest House, Namibia (this camp has since closed) 28-Oct-2013 review: A Good Choice |
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Rostock Ritz, Namibia 31-Oct-2013 review: Space, Scenery and Peace |
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Hoodia Desert Lodge, Namibia 2-Nov-2013 review: An Excellent Choice |
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Dabis Guest Farm, Namibia 5-Nov-2013 review: A Unique Opportunity |
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Nest Hotel, Namibia 6-Nov-2013 review: Surprisingly Good |
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Alte Kalkofen Lodge 8-Nov-2013 review: So Imaginative |
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Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge, Namibia 10-Nov-2013 review: Convenient |
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Excursion | Overall rating |
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Coast and Sandwich Harbour, Namibia 29-Oct-2013 review: Excellent |
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Desert tour, Namibia 30-Oct-2013 review: Fascinating |
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Sperrgebiet tour, Namibia 7-Nov-2013 review: Wonderful |
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Absolutely Memorable
On this trip, I visited Namibia between 10-Nov-2010 and 29-Nov-2010 and I travelled with 1 other person.
Namibia exceeded all expectations. We keep coming back to words like 'spectacular' and 'epic' in an attempt to describe the landscapes and feeling of space.
We always felt comfortable, people are friendly and it must be the safest country in Africa. Driving is an absolute pleasure.
Accommodation and overall general standards are high. When you think how remote many of the locations were, the logistics of the lodge operations in providing those standards is very impressive.
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I stayed at and have reviewed:
Place | Overall rating |
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Elegant Guesthouse, Namibia 10-Nov-2010 review: An Ideal First or Last Night Stop |
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Wolwedans Dunes Lodge, Namibia 11-Nov-2010 review: Absolutely Memorable |
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Kulala Desert Lodge, Namibia 14-Nov-2010 review: A Mixed Experience |
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Beach Lodge, Namibia 17-Nov-2010 review: A Good Choice |
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Mowani Mountain Camp, Namibia 19-Nov-2010 review: Really, Really Good |
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Ongava Lodge, Namibia 22-Nov-2010 review: Close Encounters! |
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Onguma The Fort, Namibia 25-Nov-2010 review: Fantastic Food |
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Erongo Wilderness Lodge, Namibia 27-Nov-2010 review: Relaxing |
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