Travel reviews by Mrs J from Warwick
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
2
Lodges stayed in
14
Excursions taken
0
Fantastic experience and trouble free
Namibia and 1 other country between 24 Jul 2009 and 17 Aug 2009
Betesda - one night here before Sossusvlei would have been enough, then straight on to Rostock Ritz for 2 nights from Sossusvlei
Sossusvlei - 4 wheel drive ticket is now NA$110pp
Solitaire - a must to stop off for petrol and atmsophere at Moose's for apple crumble and coffee - general buzz of overlanders
Etosha
Is it right that the park fees are not included in the Park Lodge accommodation costs?
Saw 11 lions watched game herds approaching Springbokfontein waterhole.
Etosha Pan look out is a must
Lunch stop at Namutoni, really liked the atmosphere and cleanliness of this site, nicely laid out.
Cape Interliner bus service to Livingstone was 1.5 hours late leaving Tsumeb and 3 hours late at Livingstone.
Exceptional help and planning from Sabina in organising our trip, thank you!
Suggestions for improvements:
Definitely we would recommend Expert Africa."
Arranged By Sabina Hekandjo
OA in CPT (Not currently featured by Expert Africa)
"Great start to Africa"
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
Mountain View Guest House
"Mountain View Guest House"
Ate well at Taurens Steak Ranch, recommended by MVGH."
Canyon Lodge
"Canyon Lodge base before FRC - standard room"
We omitteed to note that South African time was one hour ahead - staff did not bat an eyelid when we turned up for breakfast at 5.30am and served us willingly!
Hot water bottles provided in beds much appreciated."
OA Fish River Hike (Not currently featured by Expert Africa)
"Fish RIver Hike"
Do not rely on getting maps or much information at Hobas.
Make sure you have all insurance and documents to hand etc when registering with NWR.
Wonderful new facilities at Ai-Ais, including massages! Hot pools are still free.
Mobile phone reception at Ai-Ais."
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
Canyon Lodge
"Return to Canyon Lodge after walk."
This time stayed in chalets, great locations.
Dining room very atmospheric, with several fires."
Kalahari Anib Lodge
"Kalahari Anib Lodge"
Sunrise safari to edge of Kalahari dunes well worthwhile and at N$225 good value for money. Very cold!
Good night time water hole.
Fixed menu announced in three languages, German, English and Nama!"
Elegant Desert Lodge
"Betesda Lodge review"
Solar water heating limited, no hot water from late afternoon!
Would have preferred one night here, and gone on to Rostok directly for two nights after early morning visit to Sossusvlei, rather than back to Betesda."
Rostock Ritz
"Rostock Ritz"
Fantastic location on hillside, loved the rooms with views over the savannah.
Great pool area.
Would have liked more time to do some hikes."
Sam's Giardino
"Sam's Giardino Swakopmund"
Interesting proprietor, set menu was good.
Breakfast exceptionally good range.
Comfortable lounge areas, free internet access."
Erongo Wilderness Lodge
"Erongo Wilderness Lodge"
welcome Pimms!
Wonderful relaxation areas
Very good linen and beautifully presented rooms.
Sun-rise and -downer bird watching guided walks.
Very friendly staff, with some nice individual touches."
Okaukuejo Camp
"Okaukuejo Camp, Etosha."
Best water hole - lots of elephant, giraffe, zebra, rhino, springbok, jackals, and birds
Beautiful linen
Waterhole at Ozonjuitji m'Bari was remoter and teeming with antelopes and zebra, sandgrouse.
5 lions at Gemsbokvlakte."
Halali Camp
"Halali Camp"
Confusing layout of chalets.
Good individual barbeque areas to chalets
No game at water hole, plenty of sandgrouse.
Chalet 45 shower flooded the bathroom!
Park linen is excellent."
Minen Hotel (Not currently featured by Expert Africa)
"Minen Hotel, Tsumeb"
Bed linen poor
Non-smoking room smelt of tobacco, garden door would not open.
fridge did not work,
staff were helpfull"
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
Hilltop House, Namibia (this camp has since closed)
"Hilltop House"
Secure.
Big spacious rooms with views, tatty towels.
Poolside breakfast nice location, but all courses served simultaneously!"
Not currently featured by Expert Africa
Robben Island visit well worth while. Note Penquin boardwalk, the guides do not necessarily point it out.
Climbed up and down Platteklipp route to top of Table Mountain, steep but worth the effort.
Cable car was closed for annual maintenance, allow plenty of time if one wants to walk along the full length.
Entry fee required to Cape of Good Hope park area R60 pp
Recommend Karibu to eat on V&A waterfront."