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
Royal Tree Lodge, Botswana 9-Sep-2017 review: Ideal to Start or Finish	Good
Nxamaseri Lodge, Botswana 10-Sep-2017 review: We loved it	Excellent
Nambwa Tented Lodge, Namibia 12-Sep-2017 review: Lovely Accommodation	Good
Ngoma Safari Lodge, Botswana 14-Sep-2017 review: One of the Best	Excellent
Chobe Princesses, Botswana 17-Sep-2017 review: Disappointing	Average
Victoria Falls Hotel, Zimbabwe 19-Sep-2017 review: Absolutely Wonderful	Excellent
Camp Hwange, Zimbabwe 20-Sep-2017 review: It's all about the Game	Excellent
Norma Jeane's 24-Sep-2017 review: Expectations Exceeded	Good
Amalinda Lodge, Zimbabwe 26-Sep-2017 review: A Unique and Comfortable Base	Good

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
Elegant Guesthouse, Namibia 16-Oct-2013 review: Comfortable and Convenient	Good
Okonjima Plains Camp, Namibia 18-Oct-2013 review: Not the Traditional Safari	Excellent
Mushara Lodge, Namibia 20-Oct-2013 review: One of the Best	Excellent
Vreugde Guest Farm, Namibia 23-Oct-2013 review: Convenient	Good
Grootberg Lodge, Namibia 24-Oct-2013 review: Location, Location, Location	Good
White Lady B & B, Namibia 27-Oct-2013 review: Exceeded Expectations	Good
Central Guest House, Namibia (this camp has since closed) 28-Oct-2013 review: A Good Choice	Excellent
Rostock Ritz, Namibia 31-Oct-2013 review: Space, Scenery and Peace	Good
Hoodia Desert Lodge, Namibia 2-Nov-2013 review: An Excellent Choice	Excellent
Dabis Guest Farm, Namibia 5-Nov-2013 review: A Unique Opportunity	Good
Nest Hotel, Namibia 6-Nov-2013 review: Surprisingly Good	Good
Alte Kalkofen Lodge 8-Nov-2013 review: So Imaginative	Excellent
Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge, Namibia 10-Nov-2013 review: Convenient	Good

Excursion	Overall rating
Coast and Sandwich Harbour, Namibia 29-Oct-2013 review: Excellent	Excellent
Desert tour, Namibia 30-Oct-2013 review: Fascinating	Excellent
Sperrgebiet tour, Namibia 7-Nov-2013 review: Wonderful	Excellent

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
Elegant Guesthouse, Namibia 10-Nov-2010 review: An Ideal First or Last Night Stop	Good
Wolwedans Dunes Lodge, Namibia 11-Nov-2010 review: Absolutely Memorable	Excellent
Kulala Desert Lodge, Namibia 14-Nov-2010 review: A Mixed Experience	Good
Beach Lodge, Namibia 17-Nov-2010 review: A Good Choice	Good
Mowani Mountain Camp, Namibia 19-Nov-2010 review: Really, Really Good	Excellent
Ongava Lodge, Namibia 22-Nov-2010 review: Close Encounters!	Good
Onguma The Fort, Namibia 25-Nov-2010 review: Fantastic Food	Excellent
Erongo Wilderness Lodge, Namibia 27-Nov-2010 review: Relaxing	Good