We had a fantastic time in Namibia.
Namibia | May 6 - May 31, 2025

Pat
Pat M.
Canada | Reviewed on Jun 02, 2025

We had a fantastic time in Namibia. The local company, Namibia Safari Journeys were excellent. They met us at the airport, then brought our car to the hotel the next morning where they gave us a full briefing on our trip, and introduced us to our spotless Toyota 4 runner for our duration in Namibia. All the accommodations in Namibia were excellent and we felt safe and well cared for in each and every one.

Hotel Reviews
The Elegant Guesthouse
Windhoek

Great place to be. Hotel staff were very friendly. Breakfasts were very good. Good advice for traveling in Windhoek.

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Kuoom Serengeti

A very interesting facility. Elevated geodesic cabins for each guest room. Amazing views of the Savanah and lovely deck to enjoy the vistas. Staff were very attentive

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interesting concept for the buildings. Not one for those needing assistance as there was quite the walk from the reception to the rooms, and then again to the restaurant which was located at the opposite end to the reception centre.
Location
a bit of a hike outside the park. Roads going in to the camp were treacherous at times, but our driver managed them very well.
Staff
very attentive. When going anywhere outside our cabin, we needed a chaperone to look out for the animals and they were always there accommodating our need whenever.
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great attention to detail in the cabins, although they did seem to be a bit unstable as they would shake whenever someone came up the stair to the deck. Didn’t have to worry about anyone sneaking up on us!
Desert Homestead Lodge

This hotel / lodging was an absolute delight! We loved our stay there. The facility was extensive and offered some hiking options for us which was welcomed after a long trip. The food was lovely and presented so artistically, all local grown! The staff was extremely accommodating. Loved our stay there!

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The Singing Grass Serengeti Bush Camp

This was our favourite bush camp hotel. The staff treated us upon arrival and wouldn’t let us carry anything to our tent/ rooms. The accommodation was extraordinary with a huge lounge area of the bedroom. Meals were fabulous and we enjoyed the bush dinner and breakfast, as well as the campfire and “Bush TV” each evening. Here too, we were accompanied to move back and forth from our accommodation after dark. This time, we would use a radio to communicate with our chaperones.

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wonderful atmosphere inside the park.
Location
Right inside the park. Easy access to safari drives to various parts of the park. They even had a local pride of lions that would sing us to sleep each evening! Note: the road access was challenging at times as it was primarily park roads… lots of African Masages getting to and from!
Staff
very accommodating to our every need.
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the addition of a sofa and automan in our lounge area gave us a great “indoor” space to relax. There was even an outdoor shower!
Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp

We loved our stay at this hotel / lodging. The addition of the hilltop sunset bar was lovely and we took advantage of it each night we were there. The tent accomodation was extraordinary. Meals were very good. The safari drive to see desert elephants was excellent.

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Honeyguide Tarangire Camp
Cape Town

Excellent hotel and staff. Very attentive and lovely meals. Here we also enjoyed the evening bush TV beside a fire made by one of the local Maasai that were hired but he camp. Great experience here. We were also accompanied by Maasai on staff when moving back and forth from our accommodation after”tent” during after dark hours.

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located inside Tarangire National Park, it was an excellent location to begin our daily tours.
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excellent, although our hot water for showers was no more than tepid at best. Not a show stopper considering solar heating and the location.
Etosha Safari Lodge
Okaukuejo

This was a larger hotel than the previous ones. We didn’t feel as engaged with the staff, although they were very good. Our individual cabin was excellent.

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Onguma Bush Camp
Etosha National Park

Excellent bush camp. We thoroughly enjoyed the outdoor BBQ ont he second night. A great location from which to explore the eastern park of Etosha. Their safari guides were excellent.

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about 9 km from the park gates, very good location
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Ocean View House
Cape Town

This hotel was amazing. Very intimate atmosphere. Incredible gardens, wonderful breakfasts, and very attentive staff. Overall, this was our favourite hotel on our trip.

Authenticity & Character
loved the quirky layout of the hotel. Each room had a beautiful private balcony. And the gardens were wonderful to spend time in. Also had 2 lovely pools.
Location
loved the safe area where we could feel free to walk during the day. Great location to walk into Camps Bay for dinner or to explore the beach and perfect for exploring the Cape of Good Hope.
Staff
these staff could not do enough for us. We loved their professionalism and attention to detail.
Cleanliness & Comfort
the rooms were spotless, although at the end of our first full day, we noticed that the room hadn’t been made up. When I enquired at the front desk, they were very apologetic, and had it cleaned while we were having a brief meeting in the lobby. Ont op of the rapid attention to this matter, they also left a bottle of wine in our room for us as an apology. Very thoughtful, and greatly appreciated.
Kibo Palace Hotel
Arusha

We did not stay at this hotel.

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La Fontaine Boutique Hotel
Franschhoek

Great attention to client details. Lovely restaurant with great breakfasts. The staff were extremely attentive and helped us with dinner reservations each night.

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Pablo House
Johannesburg

This was a lovely place for our one night in the city. While the facility looked a little tired, the staff more than made up for it. The restaurant was lovely.

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Namib Guesthouse
Swakopmund

The staff at this guest house were excellent. We very much enjoyed our stay at this hotel.

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Local specialist: Stephanie Louw
Stephanie
Stephanie Louw
Local specialist in Cape Town | Replied on Jun 06, 2025

Thank you so much for the lovely review! I’m absolutely thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your trip — it sounds like a truly unforgettable adventure from start to finish. I especially loved following along through your daily blog posts — it was such a treat to see your journey unfold in real time! Thank you again for taking the time to share your feedback.