Reviews of Grootberg Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
97 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Grootberg Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Grootberg Lodge review"
Although No.6 is right on the edge and no good for anyone who suffers from a fear of heights like I do!
Luckily we were able to swap with our travel companions
Service and food were poor, staff seemed disinterested with the exception of the girls who performed the 'meet and greet' process." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
"Hhmm, nice view but that's it..."
Nothing that kind of made you think "why am I here....I'm here because...." could have skipped this." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
"Grootberg Lodge review"
The staff are extremely nice and helpful, and put on a great show of singing and dancing after the evening meal. We had hoped to do a walk but this was not advised because of recent lion activity.
The drive up is quite difficult; a four wheel drive would be helpful, even though they pick you up at the car park area. Overall a delightful stay in spite of very windy weather." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
"Disappointing"
We stayed here to see the rhinos and although we did see a mother and baby from a distance it wasn't worth the 10 hours of sitting in the back of a vehicle,. There were two trackers and one guide but we were not allowed to take part in the tracking we just has to sit and wait while the trackers went off trying to find rhino tracks. Once they found the rhinos we just had to follow the trackers to the location. No information was given about the rhinos unless we asked." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
"Tranquility at Grootberg"
The evening nature drive on top of the plateau gave us good views across the Klip Valley and we had a very successful day rhino tracking, walking to within 20 meters of the black rhino. As with many of the places we stayed, the staff were again very helpful and friendly.
We took advantage of the massages which were available - hot stones - very good and excellent value for money.
One word of caution, the pathways around the lodge are all very steep but well worth it for the views, the access road up to the lodge is extremely steep, while we were there three separate cars punctured tyres on the way up the half kilometre track but you have the option to leave your car at the bottom and be taken to the top in the lodge's 4 wheel drive, this is probably the best option - we did and certainly didn't regret it." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Most amazing view!"
The lodge is run by a really enthusiastic team from the local community and their energy and heartfelt hospitality made our stay so memorable. The pool overlooking the valley is gorgeous. The rooms are cosy and share the same magical view. One memorable activity was to visit the Himba tribe with a guide from the Lodge who acted as translator - quite a bumpy ride to get there but well worth it.
The creative menu was varied every day and was lovely." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia
"Grootberg Lodge review"
The lodge is a disappointment compared with Doro Nawas, very small chalet down very uneven stone/boulder path. Steps to room, narrow wooden and unstable. Lumpy duvet, tiny shower, difficult to regulate the boiling hot water very dim lighting. Dinner was horrid, chicken curry with bovril mayo followed by greasy lamb. Breakfast, good home-made muesli. Eggs very overcooked.
All the staff were very sweet, smiley and kind. Drives expensive and we heard not fruitful. Disgusting dinner with pork schnitzel covered in pineapple sauce followed by a grape and ginger sponge.
Beware the stairs from veranda to pool area, uneven, narrow and shaky!" See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
"Grootberg Lodge review"
Only negative was, that the bush walk we went on was very poor, - the guide did not really give any info or guiding. It was basically only a nice walk.
We had to point out lion tracks etc for the guide, who could only confirm that we were right, these were lion tracks!!
It should, though, be mentioned that the hotel did not charge for this bush walk after we discussed the tour with the management, when they asked us about the tour." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 3n in Zambia
"Grootberg Lodge review"
Good facilities though chalet a little cramped with limited electrics. Good food.
Staff friendly and attentive - activities great (rhino tracking on foot a holiday highlight)." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
"Breathtaking views"
Food was very tasty, though here was no choice at dinner. Lovely, but small, pool area was always crowded.
We did the desert-adapted elephant activity, which included lunch. The drive was fun and we found the animals fairly early, which meant hat the activity was essentially over by 11am and we were handed individual lunch bags, before being driven back to the lodge. More could have been made of this activity, which felt like poor value for money.
Friendly, very helpful staff in spite of an absence of visible management. Reception was not staffed during our stay, so it was a question of finding any member of staff. eg. our washbasin had no plug, but one of the waitresses found one for me!" See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 5n in Zimbabwe; 4n in Botswana
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