Reviews of Mowani Mountain Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
152 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Mowani Mountain Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Decadent tents, poor service"
The tented accomodation we received after a long argument, since we had a booking for a luxury room, was decadent at best.
Don't trust the website or the brochure, the cool tent with outside view bathroom is nothing like what you'll actually get.
The tent doesn't close fully: a 10cm hole is always there, allowing animals to get inside the tent (we got a mice and his droppings on our bed, but you could also find a snake or something dangerous in the tent). The toilet and the shower are open on the room, just separated by a screening, no proper wall separation. They claim there's a difference between a "standard" and a "view" tent...but they are identical as far as we've seen, since we had one of each.
The service is really obtrusive: it feels like the staff is trying too hard to be fun at all cost - they would start chatting with you even if that means interrupting a conversation you were having with fellow travellers, and they keep pushing to sell you extras (beverages, activities). On the other hand when we actually needed some attention (the room we had booked wasn't available) we have been treated in a very rude and unprofessional way.
From an up-market lodge we would expect better facilities, a proper tented accommodation and a professional service. If we had to go back to Damaraland, we would blindly take a chance on any other place, but we would never stay here again." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia
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"Really, Really Good"
Because of it's close proximity to the public areas we feared noise but it's not that sort of place and there was never the slightest problem. Views from the room deck, restaurant and particularly the sundowner spot (very memorable) are spectacular.
Service and food excellent. Drives to see the desert adapted elephants and Twyfelfontein rock engravings recommended. Twyfelfontein would be very easy to do yourself as it's close-by and there are guides available." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
"Mowani Mountain Camp review"
Somehow, it didn't quite fulfil expectations and was probably the only place that disappointed in any way. Our luxury room was a good size, well furnished and had great views but the shower was erratic (too hot or too cold) and the bathroom did not deserve the luxury designation - tired, stained plumbing and fittings, cracked shower waste.
Quality of food ingredients was high, but vegetables at dinner dull (plain boiled everything) and usually cold.
The camp has recently had a new manager who perhaps has not yet had chance to make his mark - it feels to us that this place is trading on its reputation. We would hesitate to recommend it on this showing - it's excellent in some things and distinctly below average in others." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
"Art and elephants at Mowani Mountain Camp"
The staff here were rather more formal than at Kulala Desert Lodge but nevertheless very friendly and efficient.
The food here was quite sophisticated and really delicious. The oryx was particularly good and cooked to perfection.
Our guide, Athan, was very informative on all aspects including not only the wild life but also on the rock art. He found the desert elephants for us - a group of 8 including two youngsters. Just stunning.
While the shower was a little temperamental this was just a minor point in an otherwise great visit." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
"Mowani Mountain Camp review"
Great setting amongst the boulders, and good location from which to visit the rock engravings." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
"Disappointment at Mowani Mountain Camp"
At sundowners we were first to order our drinks but not to receive them, at dinner we were first into the dining room and last to be served and at breakfast were first in again as we had a long journey ahead of us but were served after a party of 5 on a fly-in safari. To add insult to injury on our way out down the road we were even asked to push their vehicle which had a flat battery!!
On arrival we'd asked to be upgraded to a view tent if one had become available. We believe one was available on the second night but it appeared to be too much trouble for them to offer to move us. Our bed was thrown together on the second morning and our towels were not even changed.
A big expensive disappointment which we shall not repeat. It was almost laughable had it not been so embarrassing." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
"Literally a great hidaway"
We loved our 'tent' and enjoyed sleeping with the canvas open to the wilderness of our front garden!
A great place to stay. One we will be returning to. We even, with the help of some locals, found the huge sink hole known as Wondergat - we were thrilled." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Mowani Mountain Camp review"
Firstly the drains stank at our tent (no 2). The waiting staff are very willing but generally clueless and need more training. Hoever the most disappointing bit was the Game Drive. Activity 1 to Twyfelfontein was very interesting. Activity 2 - the game drive was a disaster - the guide pontificated in the early part of the drive only to find he had lost focus and could not find the elephants - who were tracked by his colleague but he did not listen to the whereabouts accurately and we spent ages flying up and down the river bed like lunatics in search of the elelphants - which we eventually found great but at the expense of being able to enjoy the drive. Then as we were so late we rode back to camp at 60kms and you can imagine how little one can see or appreciate at this speed.
We did give our feedback to the Camp on leaving!" See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
"Mowani Mountain Camp review"
Loved the dancing and singing at dinner - our waiter Epson was lovely.
Didn't take any activities, but on meeting the guide Stuart would imagine they were very good." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
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