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
Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in May-2018, 26 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Erongo Wilderness.
Leopard
0% success
Cheetah
0% success
Oryx
20% success
Zebra
16% success
Eland
4% success
Giraffe
4% success
Aardvark
0% success
Black Rhino
0% success
Brown Hyena
0% success
Pangolin
0% success
Spotted Hyena
0% success
Wildebeest
0% success
The rhinos
UK
"Erongo Wilderness Lodge review"
1 night Arrived 2 Apr 2008
"Superb location and ideal for nature lovers and those enjoying walking.
The managers and staff were very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The food was well presented and excellent quality. The sound of Baboons and Dassies nearby was amazing but they were not troublesome.
The canvas Chalets were perhaps a bit small and would not suit those people sharing accommodation who value their privacy. Only a sheet of canvas separates the bedroom area from the toilet and shower." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia
The managers and staff were very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The food was well presented and excellent quality. The sound of Baboons and Dassies nearby was amazing but they were not troublesome.
The canvas Chalets were perhaps a bit small and would not suit those people sharing accommodation who value their privacy. Only a sheet of canvas separates the bedroom area from the toilet and shower." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Cheetahs
Shropshire
"A return visit to a great location."
2 nights Arrived 20 Mar 2008
"We spent a night here in 2007 and knew that we wanted to come back for more.
A convenient and spectacular location with no faults to report." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia
A convenient and spectacular location with no faults to report." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
The Doormice
Norfolk
"twitchers paradise"
2 nights Arrived 29 Feb 2008
"lovely location with good escorted walks and marked trails (although did get lost once by ourselves on the dassie walk!)
it is a bird watchers heaven apparantly and it does make you feel the size of your telescope is inadequate compared to the other guests!
the food was fantastic" See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
it is a bird watchers heaven apparantly and it does make you feel the size of your telescope is inadequate compared to the other guests!
the food was fantastic" See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
The Baobabs
Kirk
"The perfect end to our Namibia trip"
2 nights Arrived 26 Feb 2008
"Another superb setting for a camp though not suitable for anyone with diffulties in walking as there are lots of steps and often long wooden walkways connecting the individual tents with the restaurant and main areas. The truly amazing granite rock formations, formed by volcanic action, invite one to explore on foot. For those enjoying hiking and birdwatching, as we do, it's a great place. We also experienced 2 spectacular thunderstorms!
The food was good the staff helpful and friendly. The 2 guided walks we did were enjoyable and informative, with plenty to see and learn about, but we cannot comment on outings further afield. In the nearby town of Omaruru is a cooperative where wonderful animals are carved out of tree roots." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
The food was good the staff helpful and friendly. The 2 guided walks we did were enjoyable and informative, with plenty to see and learn about, but we cannot comment on outings further afield. In the nearby town of Omaruru is a cooperative where wonderful animals are carved out of tree roots." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Ms Rockjumper
UK
"Erongo a magical experience"
2 nights Arrived 24 Feb 2008
"When we arrived at Erongo we had just spent rather too many days driving and we were delighted to be in a place where we could walk.
The location is amazing and the facilities are equally amazing. We were very comfortable and happy here, which was particularly nice since this is where we spent our last two days in Namibia
The managers were very welcoming and friendly - great hosts! The food was excellent.
We went on several walks on our own and also did a very good morning excursion with a guide." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
The location is amazing and the facilities are equally amazing. We were very comfortable and happy here, which was particularly nice since this is where we spent our last two days in Namibia
The managers were very welcoming and friendly - great hosts! The food was excellent.
We went on several walks on our own and also did a very good morning excursion with a guide." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs Lion
Maine
"Walk on your own at Erongo Wilderness Lodge"
3 nights Arrived 17 Feb 2008
"We especially enjoyed being able to go for walks whenever and wherever we wished. Nonetheless, we chose to go for 2 guided walks with Gelosius and these were excellent.
We began at dawn and climbed the rocky outcroppings to see remarkable views, numerous birds we'd never seen, klipspringers, hyraxes, baboons, etc. The guides and waitstaff here were particularly friendly, genuinely friendly rather than being friendly because that's part of the job.
The food was some of the best we had during our month in Africa, although the portions were too large. I liked the shoulder-high stone walls that comprised the bathroom -- showering outdoors was a pleasure. This lodge was one of our favorites." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 9n in Botswana; 6n in Zambia
We began at dawn and climbed the rocky outcroppings to see remarkable views, numerous birds we'd never seen, klipspringers, hyraxes, baboons, etc. The guides and waitstaff here were particularly friendly, genuinely friendly rather than being friendly because that's part of the job.
The food was some of the best we had during our month in Africa, although the portions were too large. I liked the shoulder-high stone walls that comprised the bathroom -- showering outdoors was a pleasure. This lodge was one of our favorites." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 9n in Botswana; 6n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Harvey and Jo
Lewes
"Erongo Wilderness Lodge review"
2 nights Arrived 10 Feb 2008
"Erongo Wilderness Lodge has such a great situation, it was a good place to unwind at the end of our trip.
Being able to stroll around the walks on our own fitted in with this, and we enjoyed our drive out to the rock paintings, which were just there in a cave in the hillside to be walked up to, rather than an organised place as at Twyfelfontain." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
Being able to stroll around the walks on our own fitted in with this, and we enjoyed our drive out to the rock paintings, which were just there in a cave in the hillside to be walked up to, rather than an organised place as at Twyfelfontain." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Longclaws
Edinburgh
"Erongo Wilderness Lodge review"
1 night Arrived 11 Jan 2008
"Beautiful location. One night is probably long enough.
Very insecty with lots of moths at night and mossies late afternoon. Food very ordinary." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 3n in Zambia
Very insecty with lots of moths at night and mossies late afternoon. Food very ordinary." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 3n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Average
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Average
Mrs B
Hampshire
"Erongo Wilderness Lodge review"
1 night Arrived 22 Oct 2007
"fantastic location, lovely knowledge people"
See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Ms H & Family
Surrey
"amazing sundowner at erongo wilderness lodge"
1 night Arrived 15 Oct 2007
"What a surprise when you drive over the huge rock to see the rooms set smong the rocks. I was so impressed by the architecture here, attention to detail and having a mini bar in our room was extremely welcome! Unfortunately we only had one nights stay here and i would really recommend anyone to stay for two so that you can enjoy the walks.
The wooden walkways to the main lodge are really fun, the design is amazing, hosts very friendly and we were taken up for an amazing sundowner on a rock where you can see for miles, that has a chair atop it for great viewing of the surrounding area. Ostrich stir fry very enjoyable and watching love birds while we ate breakfast was a joy - i hope to get an opportunity to come back!" See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
The wooden walkways to the main lodge are really fun, the design is amazing, hosts very friendly and we were taken up for an amazing sundowner on a rock where you can see for miles, that has a chair atop it for great viewing of the surrounding area. Ostrich stir fry very enjoyable and watching love birds while we ate breakfast was a joy - i hope to get an opportunity to come back!" See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
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