Reviews of Mountain Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
10 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Mountain Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

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"Mountain Lodge review"

Black Rhino
2 sightings

Eland
4 sightings

Elephant
4 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Lion
2 sightings

Oryx
10 sightings

Sable antelope
1 sighting

White Rhino
1 sighting

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Mountain Lodge review"
It´s in the middle of nowhere with few signposts. Therefore, we are very happy to see, that there is actually a lodge after the long drive. We are also very grateful for our never failing Tracks4Africa app. If we are lost – at least we know where ;-)
We are meet by the staff and a very kind manager who upgraded us to a “villa with own plunge pool” on the mountainside (!) What a treat and wonderful surprise after the very long difficult drive.
The lodge itself is typical safari style. An old fashioned (or traditional) safari lodge with dark wooden panels, heavy wooden furniture’s, brass, and large mirrors. Surrounded by an enormous balcony overlooking the area. It´s nicely situated on the mountainside (surprise given the name ;-) overlooking a small nearby, and distant bigger, waterhole.
The food is what I would call “solid and plentiful”.
However, the biggest asset is the staff. They are absolutely amazing and genuine friendly. It’s not a “posh lodge” like e.g. Ongava Lodge, we stayed in last time (link), but more relaxed/friendly style. We would be happy to return again." See all these reviews: 35n in Namibia

Black Rhino
1 sighting

Eland
1 sighting

Elephant
1 sighting

Giraffe
1 sighting

Lion
1 sighting

Oryx
1 sighting

White Rhino
1 sighting

Zebra
1 sighting
"Mountain Lodge review"
A sung welcome from the staff did not make up for uninspiring food and lack lustre service. We were but 2 couples sat at opposite ends of a large dining room. A tad bleak." See all these reviews: 21n in Namibia

Black Rhino
2 sightings

Elephant
1 sighting

Giraffe
5 sightings

Lion
1 sighting

Oryx
1 sighting

Sable antelope
1 sighting

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
6 sightings
"Mountain Lodge Review"
After coming from Etosha the wildlife seemed more sparse, but we weren't disappointed and our sightings included some of the more rare species such as caracal, cape fox, brown hyena and aardvark. Thank you so much Ali for all your efforts." See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia

Aardvark
1 sighting

Black Rhino
3 sightings

Brown Hyena
1 sighting

Eland
1 sighting

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Lion
1 sighting

Oryx
7 sightings

Sable antelope
1 sighting

White Rhino
2 sightings

Wildebeest
1 sighting

Zebra
5 sightings
"great safaris"
Really professionally run but combined with personal service our favourite place to stay in Namibia. Great guide Rio. (Could improve food though)" See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia

Black Rhino
Multiple sightings

Eland
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Oryx
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Mountain Lodge review"
The guiding was knowledgeable and excellent - Ramon's knowledge and ability to take us to the right locations to see game (black rhino, elephants, lion, etc) was amazing.
The rooms were amazing and the food great - we would love to return." See all these reviews: 6n in Namibia

Black Rhino
1 sighting

Eland
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Oryx
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Lion adventures at Mountain Lodge"
After a lengthy drive (Top Tip: watch out for knee-high elephant dung when you get out to open gates) we'd planned a lazy evening, but lovely Maggie the manager came to let us know that lions had been sighted by the waterhole, and would we like a special evening half-safari to look for them? Well, yes we would!
Guide Ali was brilliant. As we arrived at the site, a single vehicle from sister lodge Safarihoek was leaving, so we had the unbelievable privilege of sitting quietly in our open-sided jeep just metres from a fully-grown male lion guarding his zebra kill from the jackals and crows. As the sun went down another male and three females arrived - so there were five lions with us five humans and acres of bush around us. Amazing.
Ali also took us on a morning safari drive the following day and again the sightings were awe-inspiring, including a black rhino with its baby, elephants, zebra, antelope of all kinds, giraffe, wildebeest, ground squirrels and a vast array of birds.
In the afternoon we had our own watering hole - the swimming pool - to ourselves. Mountain Lodge was quieter than the others, with perhaps three other couples arriving and leaving during our 2-night stay. We loved the genuinely personal welcome from Maggie and the other staff, the outstanding food cooked by chef Lorenzo (who came out of the kitchen for a long chat with us) and the thoughtful guiding by Ali that made the game trips so memorable." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia

Black Rhino
1 sighting

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Lion
2 sightings

Oryx
1 sighting

Wildebeest
2 sightings

Zebra
1 sighting
"Mountain Lodge review"
Again an excellent lodge but our chalet was very, very hot. Our laundry was done efficiently and at no extra charge.
Both the game drives we went on were fine. We could have gone on an additional drive on the afternoon we arrived but we decided to relax after our journey." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia

Black Rhino
2 sightings

Eland
1 sighting

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Oryx
10 sightings

White Rhino
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Great location at Mountain Lodge"
The main lodge has a very nice lounge and dining area, aswell as a small pool and Boma area. We weren't able to experience outside dining during our stay due to the prevailing high winds in the area. Food and service was of high standard. Unfortunately the internet service was unavailable due to some technical equipment problems, but a relatively minor inconvenience.
All the staff were very welcoming and accommodating, and treated us very well. Our guide and driver, "Rio" was amazing, finding lots of animals and spotting some rare ones on our night drive. Mountain Lodge was a great introduction to the Etosha area." See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Mountain Lodge review"

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Oryx
Multiple sightings

Sable antelope
1 sighting

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
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