Reviews of Grootberg Lodge
(95%) From 43 travellersThey do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa.
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excellent rhino tracking
the lodge had new owners so the way the lodge is run might improve further
the stafft appeared a little bit shy and not so well organized
the management was very generous to let us do the tracking free of charge because we didn't have a hot shower
the rhino trackers were extreemly skilled and we saw elephants, giraffe and rhino. you don't have a guarantee to see rhinos of course, but with three extremly skilled trackers you have a high chance of finding them and getting quite close if there are some.
great view.
On top of the world - at Grootberg Lodge
A really friendly lodge on top of the Etendeka Plateau with an amazing elevated view, we were on top of the world looking down into the Klip River Valley below...fabulous.
The staff here were superb and we were again serenaded so melodically after dinner.
The menu was read out in the local Damaraland dialect, very similar to the bushmens "click click" language, one of the waitresses Marianna was such fun putting so much into her singing and dancing but they were all great and we enjoyed our stay here immensely. The lodge is on the Grootberg Pass and a trip out to Palmwag was thrilling to say the least, the views were fantastic but not for faint hearted drivers and the pass should not be attempted unless you have a 4x4.
Also very important, the very very steep track up to the lodge should only be attempted if an experienced 4x4 driver, but you have an option to leave your vehicle at the bottom (where security will look after it) and travel up in the lodge vehicle.
Grootberg Lodge review
Fascinating, clean, comfortable,friendly, loved the singing. Excellent guide. Otti.
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At Grootberg we had a most enjoyable and relaxing afternoon. Stunning location.
Regret we did't stay there two nights.
One of my favorite places in Namibia!
Wow -- I cannot emphasize enough how wonderful Grootberg Lodge is. First, it's quite a fun adventure going up the rocky road to the lodge. Damaraland is beautiful, and the Lodge is situated overlooking a canyon, providing a truly unique and captivating view of the landscape. The cabins are wonderful, with decks oriented toward the view.
Second, the staff at the Lodge were my favorite in the entire trip. Grootberg is staffed by the local community, and everyone was incredibly warm and knowledgable. The service was excellent. Josie, Otti, and Masaka were especially wonderful, but everyone was incredible. The food was amazing and surprisingly international. I wish I could get their homemade bread here in the US! The desserts were also incredible -- I particularly remember the chocolate cake with amarula cream, YUM! In addition, the staff sang at dinner, which was an utterly moving experience. The richness of their tones and the energy of the songs brought tears to my eyes.
Grootberg Lodge is certainly one of my favorite places in Namibia, and in fact one of my favorite places in the world. It's at the top of my list of places in the world to visit!
Rhino tracking excursion with Grootberg Lodge:
We went for a rhino tracking excursion which was quite an adventure and truly special. Charles, Lazarus, and Martin provided us with an incredible wildlife experience. I was simply amazed by their ability to locate wildlife and their knowledge of the entire landscape around us. The wildlife was incredible, and while I love Etosha, I found wildlife tracking to be more fulfilling than viewing animals at watering holes. This experience is not to be missed.
Grootberg Lodge review
Wow!!!!!!! What a view.
Excellent food and service. (Rather limited wine choices would be the only negative)
Very good accommodation.
A good choice of activities.
Oh and did I mention the view.
Grootberg Lodge - what a location!
Spectacular location with astonishing views but no Black Eagles. Once again great staff.
Lion sightings had caused cancellation of all hiking from the lodge.
New managers have taken over since reviewed by guide books. Beware signs of "twee-ness" - "elevator music" at dinner and beetroot paste piped round our breakfast plates went all over cutlery (and us). Isn't there any traditional Namibian music?
Elephant tracking activity was very expensive.
Grootberg Lodge review
We made a mistake not staying at this lodge for one night, it should have been at least two just to enjoy the vista.
The staff were alway pleased to help and nothing was too much trouble. Great place to stay
Grootberg Lodge review
Grootberg Lodge is in a stunning location and the rooms have an incredible view. We went on a drive to find rhino, but we could not find them. Our guides were great and they found fresh tracks - but the mother rhino and her calf managed to give us the slip.
We did see two leopard, several giraffe, an African wildcat, and many other animals - it was a really great experience despite not seeing a rhino. We also went on a Himba trip which was very interesting and again our guides were great.
We are vegetarians and were served excellent meals on both night of our stay.
We have always believed that acting responsibly is the only way to approach tourism and we're one of
the few companies to hold AITO's original coveted 5-star status for responsible tourism. It's a lead
that others are now following.
