Reviews of Canyon Lodge
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98 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

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"Disappointing"
It was one of the last end...even got lost to find it after dinner
Room was small, heating didn't work ...it was damp and smelly and caused two of us to wake up with runny nose.
We were told there is no other room available.
I had to hang one blanket over the window ...for my son who slept under it...not to get more sick.
Especially at dinner but also at breakfast the team was checking our plates and how much food we took...made it very unpleasant.
The place is run for profit...not enjoyable...and they really don't offer much.
Not recommended...could have been great as the area is beautiful." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
"What a great place!"
All their tours were fully booked by bus groups, so it is probably worth booking well ahead if there is anything you particularly want to do.
Staff were very helpful in that we had rung to say we were arriving a day late and asked if we could still stay for two days. By the time we arrived they had arranged this for us. They were also helpful in phoning to cancel our booking at Luderitz and making a booking for us at a hotel in Hemeringhausen so that we could catch up on our travel schedule.
Sundowners on the high rocks behind the hotel were fun, but you need good shoes.
The only disappointment was the buffet breakfast and dinner which was a bit dull, however lunch was freshly cooked and excellent." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Lovely stay at Canyon Lodge"
"Canyon Lodge review"
Buffet meals in the evening were excellent and lovely breakfasts too." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Really Nice Pool"
Food was good and it was an excellent base to tour Fish River Canyon. A visit to its sister Canon Roadhouse is well worth a stop either for coffee, a meal or just to see the quirky interior based on old cars !" See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 3n in South Africa
"Canyon Lodge- superb"
We joined the walk up the rocks in the evening to watch the sunset. Swimming pool was good.
We were booked in here by accident - we should have been at Canon Roadhouse. I think it was better to be here, nearer the canyon, But we dropped off at the Roadhouse on the way in and out and were fascinated by the cars. Cannot comment on the accomodation there but the staff were very helpful and the shop was good." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
"Canyon Lodge review"
We arrived with a puncture and the staff were very helpful and had it all fixed within half and hour.
At the end of our holiday we played the "what was best?" game - best sights, best day, best lodge, worst road, etc. We changed the game to "what was the 2nd best lodge?" as Canyon Lodge was in it's own universe, so far removed from anything else we experienced. Worth going all the way to Namibia just for this lodge (and Fish River canyon)" See all these reviews: 8n in Namibia; 3n in South Africa
"Canyon Lodge review"
The canyon is stunning but with hindsight we could have driven ourselves there and saved over $N600 per person which was the price for Canon Lodge to take us there. Without doubt the worst value for money drive I have evr had in Namibia. Drive yourself!" See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
"Canyon Lodge review"
The food was well presented and a good selection both at breakfast and dinner. There was a limited choice for lunch. The staff were all friendly, obliging and informative.
Taking into account that we did not have independent transport and the weather was on the cool side within the lodge there was little to do so perhaps a 3 night stay was one night too many. Two activiites can and were done on one day, morning and sundown drive. The guides on both these activities were knowledgable and very informative. The remaining day we spent in and around the lodge the conclusion was that this was one day to long." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
"Canyon Lodge review"
However, the staff were outstanding." See all these reviews: 20n in Namibia
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