Reviews of Spitzkoppen Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
38 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Spitzkoppen Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Spitzkoppe Lodge makes you feel like Royalty."
The rooms are great and the view from each looks out over the mountains. Worth waking up to.
Bird life and Lizards were plentiful to photograph.
The rooms are well spaced out and a considerable walk from the Dining Room. However, we never had to walk, as there was always a golf type buggy available, with a very willing driver at our service, to take us each way.
We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 nights here. The staff from the manager downwards were attentive, friendly and lovely." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Oryx
1 sighting
Zebra
6 sightings
"Amazing place in an incredible place"
Did one hike (3rd highest mountain - dont need a guide for this, but was very nice)
One thing: sometimes felt the staff was not treated correctly by the head of the lodge and felt sometimes uncomfortable" See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Zebra
3 sightings
"Spectacular Spitzkoppen!"
The chalets are delightfully unusual to look at and the rooms are huge and luxurious - with fabulous rocky views from the balconies and zebra grazing right outside the tent.
The bike ride to see the sunrise is really worth getting up for - and there are lovely walks.
The dining room is beautiful - but a little cold!" See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Glamping in overdrive. "
Tame sunset drive but raaaaaaather lovely son I'd have done the hikes if we'd had another night
The restaurant is exquisite." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
"Spitzkoppen Lodge review"
The stylish design and decor met our expectations and, although we enjoyed the general ambience, we felt that the main lounge/restaurant/bar area was slightly lacking in atmosphere, and was 'cold' in more ways than one. The staff went out of their way to rectify this, however, providing blankets and hot water bottles. The lounge might benefit from features such as more 'softer' furnishings, a log fire and staff being around more of the time.
The rooms were cold while we were there and the canvas on the chalets flapped around during the night (ear plugs were provided!).
The activity that we did was fine although the number of available activities seemed quite limited." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
Zebra
1 sighting
"We thought we'd arrived at a Star Wars set!"
Activities revolve mainly around the scenery - few animals but several bird species, especially around the swimming pool.
Very good hot buffet.
One night was sufficient" See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Gobsmacking location"
The 'lodge' rooms however were least favourite on the whole trip. They were a bit like a static caravan with a tent over the top and under the heavy wind we had during the night rattled extremely noisily. I will never forget my 19 yo sons face as he came back to ours after unpacking and asked if we had a dead zebra on our floor too??" See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
Oryx
3 sightings
Zebra
2 sightings
"Fantastic accommodation,location,staff & food"
With hindsight we would have stayed longer than one night here to give us the opportunity to explore the location more. We did go on the early morning activity watching the sun rise on the Spitzkoppe mountain and seeing the drawings and rock formations which we were introduced to by our very excellent guide who was clearly well versed in entertaining guests." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia
"The BEST scenery and lodge"
The lodge is managed by Janine very competently. The staff here are the most competent and hard working I've seen anywhere on this trip, or virtually anywhere else I've travelled to. This is the only lodge that had virtually everything I had requested for my dietery need. The chef came to me with a plan for meals for the next 3 days upon my arrival, to check whether her plan suited me. She readily modified it during our discussion to suit me. It was amazing!
The rooms were good, and the transfer service between the restaurant and rooms were efficient.
The suggestions I have for improvement are:
• have non see through curtains ( one can only change in the bathroom at present), and there isn't enough feeling of privacy during daytime.
• provide a larger range of good for the buffet (I didn't eat from it but had seen it).
• have a more self explanatory map.
• put signs on main roads or intersections as many people getl lost in the area. I've read about this problem over the years. I don't undetstand why they haven't done anything about it.
But this place is a gem. I recommend staying 2 to 3 days." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 4n in Zimbabwe; 1n in South Africa
"Spitzkoppen Lodge review"
Only comment is that they should offer some of the more classical activities such as sundowners on the property.
Otherwise excellent" See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
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