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Reviews of Camp Kipwe

Wildlife sightings and reviews

118 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Camp Kipwe and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in Jun-2018, 27 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Camp Kipwe.
Lion

0% success

Leopard

0% success

Cheetah

0% success

Elephant

81% success

Giraffe

50% success

Oryx

50% success

Zebra

19% success

Wildebeest

5% success

Black Rhino

0% success

Brown Hyena

0% success

Spotted Hyena

0% success

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Arrival date
Mr & Mrs R
Aberdeen

"Camp Kipwe Food let it down"

1 night Arrived 19 Sep 2018
"The best thing about Camp KIpwe was the location and the amazing room built into the rocks.

The bar at the top of the hill was a great place to watch the sunset from. the food let the camp down compared to everywhere else we stayed at in Namibia. Dinner was mediocre with a poor starter and fairly tough steak. At the breakfast the fruit at the buffet was not replenished for example.

We did not take part in their activities" See all these reviews: 24n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Average
A and A
Cossington

"Up close to the Elephants"

2 nights Arrived 10 Sep 2018
"Camp Kipwe is typical of many Namibian lodges - good location (a bit of a drive from the main road), well appointed room with a view, warm welcome, a sundowner spot, a couple of activities, the main one at Kipwe being a nature drive to see Elephants, and a nice dinner and breakfast.

The stand out elements of the typical lodge 'package' were the lodge design, the sundowner spot and the nature drive, where we got very close to the elephants (much closer and quieter than Etosha)" See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs F
California

"Beautiful"

2 nights Arrived 1 Sep 2018
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
B family
Weybridge

"Camp Kipwe review"

2 nights Arrived 24 Aug 2018
"This is a really quirky and stunning camp.

It is hard to even see it as you drive up as it has been so clearly created within the landscape. The rooms are great but the outside shower, bathroom and verandah really make it.

The food was excellent and the sundowner bar at the top of the hill a delight.

The trips to the Rock Carvings and the Desert Elephants are well worth it." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Elephant

3 sightings

Oryx

5 sightings

CathyO
Glasgow

"Our favourite stop. Exotic location."

2 nights Arrived 2 Jul 2018
"This was one of the highlights of our holiday. accommodation was spectacular as were the views.

As ever the staff were attentive, friendly and efficient. following the desert elephants was such a privilege with a great guide.

Sorry we did not have more time there." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

4 sightings

Oryx

2 sightings

Mrs K
Andover

"Unique, wonderful Camp Kipwe"

2 nights Arrived 19 Jun 2018
"Our 2 night stay at Camp Kipwe was the highlight of our Namibia trip. Unique accommodation cleverly blending into the rocks; loved the outside bathroom! All the staff were so helpful - a special thanks to Rosie our guide who took us on a magical trip tracking desert adapted elephants.

To be amongst a herd of these magnificent creatures was a dream come true for me. A sundowner atop the kopje watching the setting sun was a truly special experience. Dinner followed outdoors on the wooden terraces and was sublime.

Two members of our group are vegetarians and were catered for superbly. Fantastic stay." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs P
Cheltenham

"Hidden gem!"

2 nights Arrived 12 Jun 2018
"What a wonderful place to stay. Our favourite. Nestled in the rocks with expansive views whether you're relaxing outside your room, chilling in the lounge area, taking a sundowner or sitting by the plunge pool.

Lots of staff and nothing is too much trouble. They even treated us to a special meal for our wedding anniversary and a special thank you must go to Stanley for being so attentive and adding to our stay.

Rosie was our guide to track the dessert elephants and boy did we strike lucky! Such an enthusiastic guide and she really did track them, enabling us to get SO close but equally passing on her wisdom as to how to be around them and to not "out stay" our welcome." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Elephant

2 sightings

Mr I P
Uk

"Camp Kipwe review"

2 nights Arrived 16 Apr 2018
"Camp Kipwe is very relaxing venue with a lovely small pool set amongst the rocks. Our room was like a large round hobbit home with a brilliant outside shower and bathroom.

The staff were all superb and we thoroughly enjoyed quality of the food in a super elevated dining room. The bar area and lounge area had a variety of very comfy chairs to while away a few hours. This was one of the best venues for sundowners on our trip and it is definitely worthwhile walking to the top (5 mins) where you will be greeted by the most amazing views.....as well as a bar and staff serving canapés.

The only thing that we feel detracts from this venue is the occasional smell of burnt wood from the wood burners that heat the water for each of the rooms." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr D
Farnham

"A great stay in the great outdoors."

2 nights Arrived 9 Jan 2018
"Everything is geared towards ensuring you have a great stay and nothing is too much for the extremely friendly and helpful staff. The the rooms are perfectly situated but can leave you feeling that you are in pizza oven, even though they have air-con. Nevertheless, the game drive we went on (with the local guide, Willy) was one of the best we have ever experienced!" See all these reviews: 20n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mrs E
UK

"Wonderful environment and cam"

3 nights Arrived 25 Nov 2017
"The camp was exquisite, the situation amazing and the staff so friendly and interested. Rooms delightful and we all loved our semi outdoor bathrooms. Public areas were beautiful and comfortable , the sundowner spot amazing and the pool for afternoon siestas really special.

The food was fantastic and service impeccable.

We all really loved our time here and could have stayed longer just to enjoy the beauty of it." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
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118 reviews of Camp Kipwe by travellers since August 2007
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