La missione per la tutela dei rinoceronti è davvero lodevole ed è stato bello supportarla. Il Rhino drive è stato affascinante perché dà la possibilità di scendere dal mezzo e vedere gli animali da vicino in sicurezza. Il letto era comodo e il panorama stupendo.

Probabilmente abbiamo sbagliato a prenotare scegliendo l’alloggio tendato (Waterberg Valley Lodge) pur non essendo dei campeggiatori nè dei viaggiatori molto spartani. La tenda era bollente di giorno tanto che non era possibile passarci del tempo e abbastanza fredda la notte (risolvibile sotto al piumino). La sera, probabilmente per scaldare l’acqua, accendono delle stufe a legna vicino alle stanze e il fumo entra nelle tende, per fortuna non dura moltissimo. La piscina del nostro Lodge era piccola ma soprattutto non aveva lettini dove stare. Ci siamo spostati alla piscina dell’altro Lodge, che aveva dei lettini ma era parecchio sporca di foglie e insetti.

The beautiful surroundings .

I understand that all proceeds go to conservation, yet the rooms could have been a little more rounded off.

Location, views, plunge pools, staff.

The food was very good - but we had alerted them that one of us was vegetarian a couple of weeks before arrival but no vegetarian dish was prepared. Given the price of the stay and that they had acknowledged our vegetarian request we felt this was poor.

The location is clearly the standout feature here, offering a sensational panoramic view. Unfortunately, everything else feels rather mediocre - especially considering the high prices being charged. This is not due to the staff, who genuinely go above and beyond in their efforts. The food was disappointing and more reminiscent of a German highway service station. It is delivered daily from the main lodge, which likely explains the lack of freshness and quality. We stayed in Chalet 3, which is in clear need of renovation and maintenance. The mosquito net over the bed, full of holes, is more of an antique decoration than actual protection. The window screens were also damaged, with several large holes. The so-called “plunge pool” is essentially a plastic water barrel set into the ground - something you have to like to appreciate. The main pool of the lodge is located right next to the parking area, which is not very inviting, and it also lacks sun loungers. Overall, given the steep price, we felt completely ripped off. For us, this was a one-time visit - and that may very well be exactly what the operators are counting on: take the money once, then move on to the next guest.