Reviews of BullsPort Lodge & Farm
Wildlife sightings and reviews
187 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited BullsPort Lodge & Farm and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"BullsPort Lodge and Farm review"
We were well looked after by the owner and did all of the local walks which were a good introduction to Namibia and allowed us to start spotting wildlife (mainly baboons, kudu, klipspringer and hyrax and one very surprised snake.). Food was simple but generous - we ate zebra two nights running and would have preferred some variation.
Overall clean, well located for a two night stop and a good insight into farm life in a desert.
We visited the Neuras vineyard after BullsPort and would recommend it for novelty value and a good cheese board." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"BullsPort Lodge and Farm review"
Johanna and her family were very welcoming and the home cooked food was delicious.
We did the Quiver Tree Gorge excursion which was excellent.
Rooms were spacious and comfortable." See all these reviews: 20n in Namibia
"BullsPort Lodge and Farm review"
Lovely room in a purpose built facility on a working farm.
Food very good - good wholesome food cooked to perfection.
Helpful advice and we managed two of the recommended hikes." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"Perfect base for exploring Naukluft Mountains"
Every evening, we had a solid three-course dinner on the terrace outside the main living room. In the morning, a small buffet breakfast. On demand, lunch. You can select anything to drink from the small self-service bar, register your purchase in a small notebook, and settle the account at departure.
We stayed in one of the “luxury rooms” behind the main house. It was perfect with all necessities and air-condition. A small pool and sun chairs next to the farm-house came in handy in the heat.
The staff were all extraordinary kind, and it was also a pleasure to talk to the owners of the farm; J & E - and play with their three kind dogs.
The main attraction at BullsPort are all the walking tracks in Naukluft Mountains and the horse riding (if you ride). We enjoyed the two most scenic (?) walking tracks in the area, a) the Quivertree George Trail and the Arch Trail.
BullsPort Lodge & Farmhouse:
PROs
- Perfect walking area with well-marked trails
- Genuine “guest farm” atmosphere with kind staff (and dog)
- Solid and good quality food “farm style”
- Nice “luxury” room
- We loved it
CONs
- Do not expect luxury lodge designer style
- Pool / guest areas could need an update" See all these reviews: 35n in Namibia
"BullsPort Lodge and Farm review"
Unfortunately the staff weren't expecting us, we had this bizarre conversation with the person who greeted us who insisted we weren't booked in at all and said the only option we could have was to camp!! This was the last thing we needed after an extremely long drive. 20minutes later it was only sorted out when the owner appeared and said it was OK!! They then had to prepare a room for us.
The evening meal was served at 19.00 and no later. The food was basic, but OK.
We were also informed at 20.15 we had to clear the table ourselves if we wanted to sit and chat to other guests.
The owner was very nice and helpful which was the only positive comment we could make about Bullsport." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
"BullsPort Lodge and Farm review"
So difficult to review’s activities but comfortable for 1 night stay to break up the drive" See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
"BullsPort Lodge & Farm review"
I think we'd be very lucky indeed to see some of the wildlife listed below at this location, but the zebra we saw were Hartmann's Mountain Zebra, suitably situated halfway up the slopes of the Naukluft and quite wary, with young foals, a lovely sight to see. We also saw springbok and ground squirrel here, and Klipspringer on the mountain ridge on a walk from the camp.
For birders, there was a good range of species on walks from the camp, including Black (Verreaux's) Eagle at the mountains, and we had barn owl over the camp at night calling, the first time I've seen them in Africa. On a walk in the Naukluft a little further west the day we left BullsPort, we saw Klipspringer again as well as rock hyrax and slender mongoose." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Zebra
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"BullsPort Lodge & Farm review"
Johanna was very helpful and informative. We enjoyed several of the well-marked walking trails. It was an excellent stop on the way to the Namib.
The food was plentiful and great." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
"Interesting area to hike in a canyon"
Best wifi of our extended trip around Namibia.
Hiking was a nice break to our otherwise car-bound trip, and instead of just another game drive." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana
Zebra
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"BullsPort Lodge & Farm review"
The owners and staff are exceptionally welcoming and friendly and spent time chatting to us when we were in the public areas. The food is homemade, most grown / produced in the property and that which is not, is purchased locally. We enjoyed a lovely 3 course dinner with exceptionally tasty vegetables and meat, homemade bread and with dairy elements produced from their cows. It tasted amazing. This was also true of our very fresh breakfast.
A good place to stop on the way to the dunes of Sossusvlei, with walking trails and the chance to walk the very scenic Quiver Tree Gorge." See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia
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