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

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"Hoodia Desert Lodge review"

Oryx
1 sighting
"A superb, beautifully designed, lodge"
Both evening meals and breakfasts were excellent and the tour to Sossusvlei was un-missable. We were a bit hung-ho about tackling Big Daddy dune and abandoned the climb after the first slope - probably not suitable for two, quite fit, 70 year olds. The picnic lunch was unbelievable!
Bear in mind if you’re doing the balloon experience this involves leaving the lodge and driving south at 4am to get in the air for sunrise
Apart from loads of zebras seen en route we also saw many bat-eared foxes and ostriches" See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia; 3n in South Africa; 2n in Zimbabwe

Oryx
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Hoodia Desert Lodge review"
"Hoodia Desert Lodge review"
We went on the Sossusvlei excursion which was a great experience. Our guide Lucas was informative, interesting and thorough. He made a great lunch companion as we had our 'Out of Africa' experience in the dry river bed." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia; 1n in South Africa

Oryx
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
1 sighting
"Hoodia Desert Lodge review"
We enjoyed a fabulous guided trip to Sossusvlei." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"Hoodia Desert Lodge review"
We enjoyed relaxing by the pool in the afternoons.
The room is well designed and appointed. We liked the outside shower.
Our only small niggle was that our car in the parking space spoiled our view.
Evening meals and breakfast were delicious.
This was a peaceful place to stay not too far from the Sossusvlei." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia

Brown Hyena
1 sighting

Oryx
10 sightings

Zebra
1 sighting
"Hoodia Desert Lodge review"
The standard of camp infrastructure was excellent with lovely communal areas and tented chalets.
The food quality and service were excellent.
The sundowner experience was different to those experienced elsewhere in Africa but very enjoyable." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia

Oryx
10 sightings
"Hoodia Desert Lodge review"
At times, though, this can seem rather OTT; for instance, wiping our dusty footprints from the floor during our arrival brief.
Comfortable rooms and excellent food, as you would expect." See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia
"Hoodia Desert Lodge review"
"Hoodia Desert Lodge review"
A beautiful setting with the best dark skies for Milky way photography that we found in the whole of our trip. We were in rooms 1 and 2 which meant we were furthest from the light from the main lodge.
The lodge has a smart but cosy feel to it, lots of nice sitting areas both inside and out. The food was very good with not too large portions but no choice of main course (beef or game during our stay), I assume vegetarian options were also available." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia

Oryx
4 sightings
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