Reviews of Desert Homestead
Wildlife sightings and reviews
105 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Desert Homestead and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Desert Homestead review"
We had Megan lead our sundowner horseride who was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable. The only slight drawback was the lodge was a good 40 mins away from Sesriem which meant you had to travel a little bit further to see the dunes." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
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Lighting to the rooms at night was not the greatest and it would have been useful if torches had been provided for the trip too and from the rooms in the evening. It would also have been useful to have some information in the rooms about the lodge and activities. Also not enough bedding (or a hot water bottle would have been good) to keep you warm in the winter nights!
The staff here were all very very good and we did do two of the activities offered. Both we thought were worth the money paid due to the guides' knowledge." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"Desert Homestead review"
The bungalows have everything you need, except a safe (maybe because it's not necessary) and of course there's no TV (thanks God!)
The dinner was one of the best we've had during our trip. Because of the cold weather, the fire place in the dining room was lit and it made the evening really cosy." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Desert Homestead review"
I went on a great walk up the mountain on my first day and the views from up there were amazing. Although the horse riding I had booked and paid for was initially cancelled due to the movement of horses, I eventually did some the following day which I thoroughly enjoyed. Lovely, kind horses and a really nice young lady took us out.
I was unable to go an a guided tour to Sossusvlei and nearby attractions (only me booked with a min of two requirement) and had it not been for an old Gentleman American taking me there with his private driver/guide (who knew the area well), I would have missed the horse riding as I couldn't possibly have driven through it all in the same amount of time to make it back on time. That was lucky! Apart from that, the stay was great with amazing food and kind and helpful staff.
Highly recommended." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
"Desert Homestead review"
Over three nights the evening meal varied from average to very good.
We found the service oppressive. A constant stream of unwelcome conversations, when we preferred to be left alone to do our own thing. Took an age for them to sort out a very simple bill and I was hauled back form the car park on departure, being wrongly told that I had to pay for evening meals when the booking was for half board.
It was very cold and windy overnight and early morning, so be prepared. I thought it was just me but the breakfast waitress was wearing a woolly hat and gloves. By mid morning it was sunny and warm for a day at the dunes." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
"Desert Homestead review"
We really enjoyed the sundowner horse ride - Abel was a great guide and the horses suitable to our (in)experience." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
"Desert Homestead review"
The food was probably the best among the commercial lodges.
My family very much enjoyed the sundowner ride." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia
"Desert Homestead - comfortable and inviting"
A very easy place to spend some time." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Desert Homestead review"
Setting, location, rooms all beyond expectations !
The only comment I would make would be that the "en-suite" toilet facilities were actually "in room" - as these were shared rooms, most of us preferred the privacy of the toilet facilities in the main building, with the ability to close a door when entering the toilet !" See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia
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The walking trail from camp is wonderful at sunset." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 13n in Zambia
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