Reviews of Cape Cross Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
63 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Cape Cross Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Remote location with great staff"
The isolated and bleak location was offset by the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. We had a ground floor room with a terrace that faced onto the beach. We spotted jackals moving to/from the seal colony some 4km south of the lodge - some pausing for a drink of water just by our room.
Access to the seal colony was by road but we were free to walk north along the beach as far as we wanted. Every evening as the sun set thousands of black cormorants flew south in long skeins over the waves. The breakfasts and evening meals were very good.
It was lovely to have a log fire in the sitting area each evening. We really enjoyed our stay." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
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Good service in the dining room but had to ask for room to be made up" See all these reviews: 6n in Namibia
"It is all about the seals!"
Our room was spacious with a very high ceiling and a great ocean view. The meals were excellent and the service good too.
The attraction was the seals! Everyone says that they stink. If you are a country girl, you'll have no problems.
There were thousands of seals at your feet. Brilliiant" See all these reviews: 24n in Namibia
"Cape Cross Lodge review"
Nice views onto the ocean and far enough away from the seal colony that you do not get the associated smells.
The restaurant was very good for the evening meal and breakfast was basic but good." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 8n in Botswana
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The facilities are fairly standard but with great views of birds flocking on the ocean and the spectacular sea scenery. fortunately it is far enough away form the seal colonies to not suffer form the smell.
The rooms are standard and clean but nothing to write home about." See all these reviews: 27n in Namibia
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"Cold stay at Cape Cross Lodge"
Dinner was good although all the guest sat shivering despite the fact there was a log fire which sadly gave out no heat whatsoever. The Manager did her rounds of the tables during dinner which was a nice touch and we joked with her that we needed a hot water bottle, low and behold when we returned to our room there was a hot water bottle on the bed, what a nice touch. They really could have done with heating which would have made it such a better experience.
Breakfast was okay, although it would have been good for there to have been a bit more selection out, but think we were last to breakfast and fruit/cakes etc had not been replaced." See all these reviews: 27n in Namibia
"Cape Cross-great location but no atmosphere"
The location is wonderful but the lodge lacks atmosphere. There are few personal touches. It was chilly in the dining room even though there was a nice fire lit in the seating area so take sweaters to wear!
Staff were pleasant." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"Seals"
Very few guests so quiet at dinner.
Helpful staff
Amazing sunset" See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Cape Cross"
Better to book B&B as accessing the a la carte menu when on DBB takes some discussion.
The a la carte is great.
Nearby seal colony passes a good half-hour, but when you've seen the first 500 you've seen enough." See all these reviews: 27n in Namibia
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