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"
Rooms are clean, nicely decorated and organised, comfortable, quiet. We loved being able to watch the stars at night, without any light pollution.
Decoration is very well done. We found the lounge area very convenient, comfortable and with a nice variety of books on different aspects of Namibia.
We enjoyed the activities very much: sundowner on our own with a great view over the mountains, candle and fire light, simple but good snacks and drinks, followed by explanations on stars and constellations; as well as the excursion to Sossuvlei with a very knowledgeable guide (wildlife from smallest to biggest; ecosystem; as well as an amazing teaching on population, geology, geography, climate of Namibia to explain the forming of the dunes and the vlei). We had our time to climb on one of the dunes overlooking Dead vlei, and then enjoyed a amazing luxury picnic lunch experience, quietly sitted at a white-clothed table under a tree.
Staff overall was very professional and attentive. We were sometimes puzzled by the observations of the owner.
Transfers are also well and smoothly organised.
Finally, food was very good and nicely presented, with an effort to offer "European-style" food and game meat depending on the evenings." See all these reviews: 5n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe; 1n in South Africa
Oryx
5 sightings
Zebra
1 sighting
"Unique lodge, great food and excursion"
Oryx
10 sightings
"Hoodia Desert Lodge review"
The Lodge had real character and we were really impressed and enjoyed all aspects.
Catering (gluten free options) were very nicely done and personalised, with menus adapted carefully.
All the staff were positive and engaging and our experiences with our guide (Enos) on the Sossusvlei day exceeded expectations.
A huge number of animal and bird sightings not listed below..." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
Oryx
1 sighting
"Hoodia Desert Lodge review"
Guide, Enos, was excellent as was the tour to Sossusvlei and the sundowner. Sundowner at Hoodia was the BEST sundowner on the whole trip for both setting and food.
Food was very good, better than Anib.
Only minor quibble and this probably has more to do with us traveling in the warmest part of the year was the AC in the rooms could be better." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
Oryx
Multiple sightings
"Hoodia Desert Lodge review"
It has great food and friendly staff and a nice little pool to cool off in.
The individual lodge was good with inside and outside showers and nice sitting area.
Would highly recommend Hoodia" See all these reviews: 23n in Namibia
Oryx
Multiple sightings
"Hoodia Desert Lodge review"
The food was good but the service was somewhat lacking. Despite being the only guests at the lodge, we were allocated the room furthest from the reception area, meaning we had no wifi (not a huge issue). We later discovered that the owners were away and the staff were sleeping in the rooms closer to reception and hosting parties with loud music in the reception area.
The Sossusvlei tour was brilliant although we did feel that our guide was angling for tips.
This is a lovely lodge with a nice pool and beautiful scenery, but overall disappointing service." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
Oryx
Multiple sightings
"Hoodia Desert Lodge review"
It was a long conversation, but I think he could have been a little nicer about our request, even if he was still going to say no!" See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Hoodia Desert Lodge review"
Very quiet and tranquil, only wildlife on the reserve we saw was birds.
The rooms were huge and amenities great although we weren't able to use too much due to the drought.
Pool was a welcome relief and the pack lunch very much appreciated for the next part of our drive!" See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
"Exceptional sundowner experience"
The sundowner experience here was exceptional. We were driven from the lodge at 6pm to a hill a short distance away. There we discovered individual tables on the side of the hill overlooking the plain. Tables were already set up with snacks and our choice of drinks.
Once we were all settled Daniel, our guide, left and we had relaxing hour and a half enjoying the sunset and the atmosphere. Really something special and very professionally done." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 4n in South Africa
Oryx
10 sightings
"Hoodia Desert Lodge review"
The room was comfortable without being over-elaborate, the staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was good.
The Sossusviel excursion was excellent, especially the living desert talk.
The guide went out of his way to make it an individual experience to make it memorable, which it certainly was." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana; 1n in Zimbabwe
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