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Canyon Lodge
Canyon Lodge
Canyon Lodge
Canyon Lodge

Reviews of Canyon Lodge

Wildlife sightings and reviews

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

Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in Jul-2018, 9 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Canyon Lodge.
Leopard

0% success

Oryx

78% success

Zebra

44% success

Giraffe

22% success

Wildebeest

22% success

Black Rhino

0% success

Brown Hyena

0% success

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Arrival date
JD
Harrogate

"Canyon Lodge review"

2 nights Arrived 6 Nov 2023
"Very warm welcome from the staff although we didn't get our welcome drink. We were shown to our cottage by two very helpful girls who insisted on carrying our bag. The cottage exceeded our expectations as it was embedded in the kopje and was very rustic but luxurious as well. The bathroom was lovely but there was only a bath and no shower but not a major issue.

The swimming pool was a short walk away and looked out over the surrounding area was very peaceful. Meals are served in the main building and are buffet style with a wide selection on offer." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Explorer
Dan Brownlee

"Canyon Lodge review"

2 nights Arrived 29 Jun 2023
"Beautiful setting and location to visit FRC. Great service, food and bevrage. Nice complimentary sundowner hike. Took paid trip to FRC. Very knowledgable guide." See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia; 3n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

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

Oryx

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

Mr & Mrs R
Syderstone

"Canyon Lodge review"

2 nights Arrived 7 Sep 2022
"Canyon Lodge has grown considerably since our previous visit 20 years ago, but remains very well maintained and comfortable. Despite many more guests, it retains its feeling of solitude, quietness and homeliness.

The food was excellent, with a good choice of main meal and breakfast from the buffet. The evening meal did, however, prove to be expensive compared to the charge at other lodges. There was no option other than a full three course meal and we didn't always want to eat this much. We don't know why full board isn't all that offered, as there is no realistic option to dine elsewhere.

We chose to use the lodge as a convenient base to visit Fish River Canyon and did not venture into the lodge's own park.

We did use the pool; very welcome after a hot day and nicely tucked away from the rooms.

Whilst here, we heard of the death of The Queen. I spoke to the duty manager and asked that something was done as a mark of respect. The following morning, displayed was a framed quote from the Queen’s 21st birthday speech, along with flowers and candles. That was impressive and appreciated." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 7n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

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

Oryx

2 sightings

Mr & Mrs K
Southamptn

"Great views at Canyon Lodge "

1 night Arrived 27 Jul 2022
"The chalet was cleverly designed around the rocks, which protruded inside the room demonstrating the care taken as to avoid damaging the environment.

The views were amazing from our room which was at an elevated position on the edge of the property (a number of other chalets did not have such a view.) The main building was in extremely colourful grounds.

The buffet style evening meal was delicious with plenty of choice." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

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

Oryx

1 sighting

Mr L
Leicestershire

"Good"

2 nights Arrived 11 Sep 2019
"Good but our room was a long way from all amenities which was a bind. Staff were very good and friendly." See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs G
Cottenham

"Amazing Lodge "

2 nights Arrived 23 Nov 2018
"We loved this lodge.

We did the short sunset walk on our first evening, where we enjoyed the spectacular scenery, and watched several Oryx in and around the Lodge. This was followed by a delicious meal.

The next morning we did the sunrise walk before breakfast, and then we drove ourselves to the Fish River Canyon.

We came back to the lodge for our afternoon game drive activity and sundowner drinks, before another great dinner. We particularly enjoyed this drive.

Jackson was our guide for all our our activities (just us and Jackson - no other guests), and he was great fun and very knowledgeable.

Just a note on wildlife - we were told that there were no giraffe or black rhino in the area as it was too dry. we also saw a black backed jackal catch a hare on the walk back to our room, which was really cool." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 6n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

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

Oryx

7 sightings

Zebra

5 sightings

Mr D.
Chelmsford

"Canyon Lodge review"

1 night Arrived 13 Sep 2018
"Potentially a great site but let down by dinner

The numbers attending meant that food was cold if arriving after a coach load" See all these reviews: 20n in Namibia; 5n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Good
Service:
Average
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Poor
Facilities:
Average
Mrs & Mr R
Australia

"A Hansel and Gretel type setting"

2 nights Arrived 17 Jul 2018
"We enjoyed the location and the way in which the chalets were positioned amongst rocks.

We enjoyed the buffet meals which offered a wide choice of foods which included both vegetables and salads. We also enjoyed the sightseeing trip to Fish River Canyon. Even though we were very excited about seeing our first african animals albeit in the distance, we would have like to have been offered the opportunity to do a walk instead of the sundowner experience which was situated on the site of a disused tank stand. They do have quite a unique spot at the pool which would make a fabulous spot to watch the sun go down,

Even though our welcome was somewhat frosty (perhaps the poor desk person had already been exposed to the very rude tourist we later witnessed berating the desk staff), on the remainder of our visit the staff were warm and friendly.

We were informed about the times for dinner and breakfast but did have to enquire about whether we were able to have lunch which was around the time of our arrival. We were then directed to the dining table." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana; 3n in Zambia; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

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

Giraffe

1 sighting

Oryx

1 sighting

Wildebeest

1 sighting

Zebra

1 sighting

Mr G
Alstonville

"Oasis in the dry Fish River Canyon area"

2 nights Arrived 17 Jul 2018
"Interesting and comfortable cabins amongst scenic granite boulders. Good dining. Worthwhile guided trips to canyon and wildlife. Can walk here by yourself." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana; 3n in Zambia; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

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

Giraffe

1 sighting

Oryx

3 sightings

Wildebeest

1 sighting

Zebra

1 sighting

Mr J & Ms D
UK

"Canyon Lodge review"

2 nights Arrived 3 May 2018
"Amazing.

Brilliant place to stay. Perfect." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia; 6n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

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