Reviews of Erongo Wilderness
Wildlife sightings and reviews
412 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Erongo Wilderness and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Worth more time than we had there"
Our guide, Johnny, with whom we did a couple of walks, was very up on his birds and assisted us in finding and indentifying several endemics. It is also very conveniently placed between other popular destinations, with good road access." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
"Unbelievable."
The room was luxurious with fantastic views and we had chairs, tables and even a mattress all the way around our balcony in order to get a 360 view of our surroundings depending on the sun. We did all the recommended hikes, some alone, some with a guide. All beautiful, but not really challenging. Dinner was great quality. I just did not want to leave. The bathroom in the room is located outside and makes it all the more special.
There were so many things the staff surprised us with, but I'm not going to spoil it for everyone else by revealing what it was. Do stay here and spend the bit of extra money. It is worth it over and over again. Also, do the sundowner walk and make use of all they have to offer. Namibia at its best." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
"Heavenly time at Erongo"
The fire had not had any negative impact on the facilities and had been dealt with very well. The place is stunning, incredible scenery, lovely walks, great guide (Johnny) and beautiful tented accommodation." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
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"Erongo Wilderness Lodge review"
We wished we had booked 2 nights here because the location was stunning and service excellent. We enjoyed a guided sundowner walk up a kopje near the lodge and also a guided sunrise walk with Simon who was an excellent and knowledgable guide." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
"Erongo Wilderness Lodge review"
Very friendly and knowledgeable staff: our guide was Koolis who told us a lot about Namibian culture and traditional uses of the plants which was fascinating and taught us some Damara.
Several interesting walks: I think game drive available but we did not bother.
All the staff very friendly and enthusiastic - waiters pointing out interesting birds at breakfast. Food excellent and plentiful!" See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
"Erongo Wilderness Lodge"
Excellent food.
Ideal for 2 nights on a trip between Windhoek and Etosha national park.
Make sure you do the morning walk and the nature drive with the sun downer.
Knowledgeable local guides who can tell you all about plants, birds and animals.
Beautiful views from the rocks. Great location for birders.
Galecious was a our knowledgeable morning and a sundowner guide. Ask him anything; he loves to answer curiosity questions, which is how we found about the toothbrush made from a small tree branch. It all began with why some bark had been freshly scraped by the kudo's horn....He is a superb bird guide!" See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 3n in Zimbabwe
"Erongo Wilderness Lodge review"
The staff were all extremely welcoming and attentive. The food was absolutely excellent. What a wonderful location, the birdlife was fabulous and we saw several animals from the main dining area, including a porcupine only a few yards away while we sat eating our dinner. The main dining area was lovely - with a big central fireplace and open windows. Good swimming pool and sun-deck area.
We went on a guided walk which was very good, and also for a sundowner on the kopje opposite.
An incredible end to a wonderful honeymoon in Namibia." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"Erongo Wilderness Lodge review"
At Breakfast the birds are fed outside the open windows which is an excellent photo opportunity! In the evening a Porcupine and a Genet came for kitchen scraps. Very exciting!
So glad we stayed for 2 nights. Next time we will stay for more! We did some of our own bird-walks, but Johnny (ranger employed by the Lodge) was keen to show us other places in the early morning walks and afternoon if he is free. We felt tips were the norm after these walks, however no problem as we felt like giving them anyway!
There is always one catch in every paradise, here some of the rooms are quite a walk away (along an undulating boardwalk) from the dining room, which itself is up many steps. So remember everything you want first time.
The tented chalets are first rate (just renewed this year) very tastefully & fully equipped with fans but often the breeze is sufficient. There is a tea & coffee tray, fridges in rooms too with minibar. There are daybeds out of doors in each tented chalet and great views. The Rock Hyrax (dassies) make blood-curdling noises first and last thing...the shower room is built into the rocks, so you can see them from the shower." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Erongo Wilderness Lodge"
One comment: The Lodge could use better sign-posting and maps for its self-guided walks. We missed the trailhead for our hike on the first attempt (although we had a lovely walk nonetheless)." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia
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