Reviews of Vingerklip Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
21 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Vingerklip Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Vingerklip Lodge review"
Small rooms but great view.
Swimmingpools not very well maintained. Parts of the facilities were closed.
Eagles Nest Restaurant was nice - great views and simple but very tasty food.
Restaurant on site was poor and the service non existent!
One night would have been more than enough.
Safe had no battery and despite our many complaints not repaired in three days." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
"Lovely place to stay."
There is a waterhole that can be viewed from the rooms.
The buffet was fine for vegetarians." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Great stopover amid the Ugab Terraces"
For dinner we had opted to dine in the Eagle's Nest restaurant, some 1000 feet above, upon the magnificent Ugap terrace prominence which towers over the lodge. The climb involved a 15 minute walk up a track, culminating in the ascent of several flights of an enclosed metal staircase, bolted on to the side of the sheer cliff (strangely invisible from any distance). Food and drink were transportable up a cable-trolley system on the other side of the narrow bluff. The views as the sun set, the guests quaffed and the chef barbecued were magnificent. There were, however, some empty tables: most guests had remained below to dine in the lodge's main restaurant. Perhaps they were put off by the climb (and return in the dark, down the lantern-lit path) or by the more restricted range of food (essentially barbecued kudu, springbok and beef, with soup starter, vegetable side-dishes and fruit salad, plus alcohol and other drinks). Nevertheless, even Anni, a vegetarian, thought we had made the right choice – at least for a once-off experience.
The next morning, before breakfast, we walked to the nearby Vingerclip Monument (clearly visible from the lodge and located on the same property of land). We reached this impressive granite pillar, climbed to its base and watched it turn from purple to a ruddy orange, as the sun rose from behind the Eastern escarpment. On the plain below, to the West, there appeared the giant shadow of the rocky finger, reaching at least one kilometre in length.
After breakfast we checked out and detoured some 5 kms south, in order to visit a farm advertised at the lodge. Here we were entertained by the farmer, Heinrich (who somehow evoked Crocodile Dundee – albeit young, wearing a baseball cap and toting a loaded cartridge-belt and gun). For N$ 175 per person he gave us a two hour excursion around his cattle farm (with its sideline hobby of thoroughbred horses). We had been expecting to walk, but instead he chose to drive us slowly in his farm truck, sjambok at the ready, to the main attraction – some old, but well-preserved bushmen's paintings located on the side of a rocky knoll. The paintings were discovered by his grandfather and authenticated and dated via an independent university study. He also showed us a collection of bushmen artifacts (including grain-grinding utensils) subsequently excavated nearby. We found the monotone but knowledgeable Heinrich to be a fount of local history, and we greatly enjoyed this unplanned detour." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 3n in South Africa
"Vingerklip Lodge review"
Lodges excellent, perhaps they could have a kettle in the room for that early morning cup of tea but all in all they had everything that one could need. Great views. Dinner at the Eagles Nest is to be recommended and well worth the climb" See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Vingerklip Lodge review"
We walked to the top of the escarpment early one morning and were welcomed with a tray of filter coffee for our effort! The chef was still up there as the night before the Eagles Nest restaurant was open for dinner. Another wonderful experience. We highly recommend this lodge." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia
"Scenic landscape, quality chalets"
Staff very helpful and friendly.
A lot of people use this lodge for 1 night, but would benefit from 2 night stay to relax and see more wildlife at waterhole and on walks.
Food was good, particularly the game." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
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We did not try the barbeque on top of the plateau and there were only a few of us left at dinner who did not do so." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
"Vingerklip Lodge review"
Not much action at the water holes but we hiked to the top of the mesa where their restaurant was and that was very interesting." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana
"Vingerklip Lodge review"
A new bungalow has just been opened up at the top of the mountain for those who really want to get away from it all.
The short walk to the Vingerklip is a great introduction to walking in the bush." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 1n in South Africa
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