35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant
My safari in Kenya was exceptionally well coordinated by Mournic Adventures from start to finish.
I travelled on a group joining safari to the Masai Mara National Reserve and Lake Nakuru National Park, and everything was perfectly organized. We were picked up from the hotel on time and smoothly joined other tourists headed to both destinations.
The choice of accommodation was excellent. Enkorok Mara Camp offered the serenity and comfort one would look forward to during a safari experience.
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge was also amazing, with a great ambience and a wide variety of delicious delicacies that we truly enjoyed.
Our tour guide demonstrated extensive knowledge of both parks, making the game drives informative, exciting, and memorable throughout the trip.
Overall, the safari exceeded my expectations, and I would highly recommend Mournic Adventures to anyone planning a memorable Kenyan safari experience.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good overall experience, responsive and timeous to questions raised.
Namibia2Go impressed us from the outset. Service was smooth and efficient throughout, and the Toyota Fortuner proved both comfortable and reliable. One small frustration was the Garmin device repeatedly detaching on the bumpy roads. We appreciate the challenge of securing these units in such conditions, but perhaps a more robust solution could be considered.
Due to scheduling constraints, we completed the self-drive route in reverse order to the standard itinerary. Unfortunately, the travel directions had not been adjusted accordingly and still followed the sequence intended for travellers starting at Sossusvlei and ending at Etosha, whereas our route began at Okapuka, continued to Etosha, and concluded with Sossusvlei and Windhoek. While we were able to navigate successfully using our cellphone GPS, it would have been helpful had the route notes been reversed and tailored to our itinerary.
Our first overnight stay was at Okapuka, which made for an excellent introduction to Namibia. However, the GPS coordinates supplied for the lodge are incorrect, directing travellers past the correct turn-off, onto an incorrect road, and eventually towards a non-existent slip road. The coordinates appear to be off by approximately 10km. Staff at Okapuka confirmed that this is an ongoing issue caused by outdated mapping information. We would recommend either notifying Google so the correction can be made, or at the very least flagging the issue clearly within the Viato travel directions.
Okapuka itself was a wonderful first stop - lush, comfortable, and welcoming, with friendly staff, a quirky resident ostrich, a lovely pool area, and excellent food and service.
Safarihoek was our second destination and delivered an experience of truly epic proportions. It was easy to find, and we received a warm welcome from the moment we arrived, including from the friendly gate guard. Check-in was seamless, complete with welcome drinks and refreshing towels. Our room was quiet, beautifully appointed, and featured a spacious ensuite bathroom, outdoor shower, and spectacular views over the watering hole.
Our safari guide, Richard, was excellent, and the game viewing exceeded all expectations. We also had the privilege of meeting co-owner Yörckel and his wife Monica, and joining them on a game drive. During that drive we encountered a herd of 36 elephants moving through the reserve so closely that it felt almost surreal. We also enjoyed multiple close lion sightings and even witnessed an attempted hunt at the watering hole. The only disappointment during our stay was the breakfast eggs, which were unfortunately consistently overcooked and poorly fried.
Ondjamba Hills was our next stop. We thoroughly enjoyed the accommodation, which was comfortable and offered beautiful views. We stayed close to the dining area, making access to coffee convenient. Given the remote nature of the property, we understand the limitations around in-room refrigeration and coffee facilities. Service throughout was attentive and friendly.
Our guide, Unity, went to great lengths to track down elephant sightings for us, despite the challenge posed by the lush post-rain vegetation. The riverbed lunch experience was superb, and we particularly enjoyed the pool and the stunning sunrises. Overall, it was a memorable stay with very good food.
Spitzkoppen was another highlight of the journey. The accommodation was excellent, the breakfast offering the best of our entire trip, and the sundowner views were exceptional. The quirky pool added to the charm. Staff made a special effort to accommodate my breakfast-for-dinner request, and we once again had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with the owner, Elsa/Elsabe. Poolside service (for drinks) is something they could include.
Our only disappointment was the experience at the famous Spitzkoppen rock arch. By late afternoon it became overcrowded with busloads of tourists competing for photographs, which detracted greatly from the experience. Some form of managed access or timed system would greatly improve this attraction.
In Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, our stay at Fancy Fritz was top-class. The guesthouse is beautifully curated, with warm and attentive personal service. David and the hostess went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed. Our suite and en-suite bathroom were beautifully appointed.
Swakopmund itself was delightful, and we would strongly recommend that Viato include Guden Fang in Walvis Bay, Gabrielle’s Pizza Restaurant, and Slowtown Coffee as recommended dining/coffee stops. In contrast, we found The Tug rather overrated. The seafood was underwhelming, with overcooked fish, and the restaurant appeared to accommodate too many seatings per evening, resulting in a rushed and overcrowded atmosphere compounded by slow service. We did, however, appreciate the effort made with a birthday-themed dessert.
Our Sandwich Harbour excursion with Mola Mola Tours was superb.
The accommodation highlight of our trip was undoubtedly Hoodia Lodge near Sossusvlei. This is an exceptional property - beautifully curated, highly personal, and warm in its hospitality. The sunset picnic was unforgettable and provided the perfect setting for Gavin to propose. We suspect this may become a milestone anniversary destination for us in years to come.
Owner Thomas Becker is a true visionary who personally ensured every guest felt valued and welcome. The balloon flight over Sossusvlei and Deadvlei was impeccably organised, expertly piloted, and genuinely once-in-a-lifetime. The experience concluded with an outstanding al fresco breakfast that catered thoughtfully to vegans and guests with dietary requirements.
One broader recommendation for lodges and operators would be to consider the increasing number of travellers who either cannot or choose not to consume alcohol, and to expand the availability of quality non-alcoholic alternatives. Overall, however, the experience was exceptional.
Little Forest Garden Retreat was unfortunately the only accommodation during our Namibian adventure that disappointed us outright from the beginning. While Maria, the onsite hostess, was friendly and helpful throughout our stay, we would personally recommend either removing this property from the Viato portfolio or strongly encouraging the owners to significantly improve and elevate the offering. Perhaps a ‘mystery guest’ visit is required by yourselves in order to obtain an objective first-hand evaluation from a guest’s perspective?
Although the house itself has potential, it currently feels more like a large family home that has either been hastily vacated, gradually stripped back over time, or only half-heartedly converted into guest accommodation. At every other property on our journey, one could sense the care, oversight, and involvement of the owners or management. Here, unfortunately, the opposite was true.
First impressions are poor. Broken slate steps lead guests past a children’s play area with garish, brightly coloured plastic slides set against a barren patch of sand. Near the entrance, a persistent pool of water created by a leaking geyser overflow further detracts from the arrival experience.
The décor is sparse, and the absence of adequate carpeting means sound carries throughout the house, amplifying even normal staff activity and conversation. For a guesthouse located in an urban area, a small in-room fridge should be considered essential, particularly for self-drive travellers, rather than relying on a communal refrigerator.
There were positives: the in-room coffee machine was excellent, and the bed and bedding were among the best we experienced during the trip, resulting in a wonderfully restful night’s sleep. Introducing a similar quality coffee offering in the dining area (as found in the room) would immediately elevate the breakfast experience.
Overall, however, the property falls far short of what its brochure and online profile suggest. The experience feels misleading. While we understand that dinners and spa treatments may need to be pre-arranged, there is certainly no functioning “à la carte restaurant” on site, and the spa or massage offering appears to be outsourced or in different location. The rooms also bear little resemblance to the images used in promotional material, lacking the styling, décor, and curation presented in the photography. In addition, stacked furniture and pool loungers remain visible in front of what appeared to be a non-operational bar and pool entertainment area, further diminishing the overall impression.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!
Our tour guide and driver were amazing, very kind, and informative. The tour was beautiful and breathtaking. I will say the price was a bit too high for 1 and a half days, but overall good experience.
MA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good experience, professional, well organized
The driver Tshiamo is kind, funny, make effort to explain and look for the nice spot. He is very passionnate by what he do
Staff during lunch are kind and helpful. correct food !
Great experience
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
very organised
Having this trip with TwentyEight tours was worth every penny. They have a well organised system that makes travel quite interesting.
DE
under20 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exciting, good food, pole pole, many stops, nice moments
Hello,
First of all I want to say that I really enjoyed the safari. I went there in low season (beginning of may) and I liked that there weren’t many tourists and other cars driving around! And even of rainy season we could see lots of animals and a great landscape. (It didn’t rain)
Our tour guide knew a lot about the national parks and the animals which was really interesting. Also I felt really safe in the car.
The only thing which I found a little bit annoying was that we had to make lots of stops in the beginning to reach the Tarangire National Park. We had do pick up lots of people and buy groceries which was a little bit unnecessary (could have been done before). And in the evenings of the safari the tourists in our car had many different accommodations, so the arrival in the camp or hotel was really late. Maybe for the next time it makes more sense to put the people in one hotel and one camp and not several hotels.
Except for that everything was fine and also the company and the staff is really nice! I could reach them easily and they answered all my questions.
I would say the price for the safari is also totally fine!
I would go with this company again and I recommend it for you.
Asante sana!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Caring
I traveled with Theodore Namane and he was caring and vigilant on the road. My partner and I felt comfortable in the vehicle. He would check on us from time to time and that was comforting.
LV
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly communication and great travel, logistics could be smoother
I had a wonderful time on my recent safari. The communication before and during the trip was top-notch—very friendly and helpful staff. While the game drives and travel were enjoyable, the logistics of moving between different locations could have been more efficient. If the transfer routes or timing were tightened up, it would be a perfect 5-star experience.
MY
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly and drive well. Would have been good to stick a sticker showing Safarilink at the pickup po
Fairly reliable so far. Left on time at the pick up point.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Safe
Had a great experience with them!!❤️❤️ they have good communication and always made sure we were safe. The game drive guide Nuhu, what can I say?? He was so knowledgeable, good character and had a chill and nice vibe that really fits the guest that wants to learn the smallest details!! He was just amazing🥳 the cottage we stayed in was very nice, beautifully placed in the middle of nowhere in the woods. If anything, the lack of bathrobe, WiFi and hot water made me choose a 4 instead of a 5. But overall I’m soooo happy with camp lilac❤️❤️❤️