Reviews of Hoodia Desert Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
154 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. Excellent and friendly "
We enjoyed a romantic sunset sun downer trip on day of arrival.
We also took the lodges Sossusvlei excursion which managed to keep us away from the crowds. An example of this is we were arriving at dead vlei as the crowds were leaving." See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana
Wildebeest
2 sightings
"Hoodia review"
Oryx
Multiple sightings
Wildebeest
Multiple sightings
"beautiful location"
We were greeted on arrival by the super friendly and ever hard-working owner. We had a lovely cabin/tent of our own. The central lodge is an attractive building.
The staff is friendly and very hardworking. Very nice meals too. For our activity we took the day trip to Sossusvlei. They also gave us a nice bag lunch for the drive out.
Couldn't be better!" See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Oryx
2 sightings
Wildebeest
2 sightings
Zebra
1 sighting
"Hoodia Desert Lodge is lovely"
The only downside was lack of engagement from staff on our externally organised balloon safari. If I hadn't asked where I needed to be by when I wouldn't have known and was expecting to be picked up but we had to drive ourselves very early in the morning in the dark - so unsure of when we would get there. In the end it all worked but they could have been more forthcoming." See all these reviews: 5n in Namibia
Oryx
Multiple sightings
"Hoodia Desert Lodge review"
Great terrace, with sundowner, looking at ‘The Lion’, carved in the mountain
Nice meals – very tender Springbok steak.
Interesting waterhole – good to watch the family of baboons.
Sundowner trip – good, but expensive for what it was." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
"Hoodia Desert Lodge Review"
The rooms, the staff, the food, the location, the sundowners, the guides were all amazing.
Credit must go to Thomas and Henreza for creating the most amazingly friendly, welcoming and professionally run lodge.
We will definitely be back." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
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"Hoodia Desert Lodge review"
Lodges so comfortable and the main dining/reception area is full of interest with some wonderful books just lying around
The trip to the Sand dunes was yet another memorable experience amongst the many we had" See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
"A pleasant coupe of days spent at Hoodia Lodg"
The location of the lodge is quite stunning with wonderful views all around it. A good location from which to visit Sossussvlei. We opted not to join the organised excursion, preferring to spend part of one day relaxing at the lodge and walking around the site.
On our second day we went to Sossussvlei where we were so impressed by the different dunes and the amazing variety of colours." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"Extremely welcoming and 1st class"
We loved staying here. The staff are brilliant and the chef is a magician. We stayed in Chalet No1 which has an uninterrupted view towards the West so you get fantastic sunsets. The room was really good and the lodge facilities were excellent.
It is easy to visit Sossusvlei under your own steam so we did not need a guide even so the guide told us exactly where to go and what to do.Take their advice and do dot be tempted to drive past the first car park even if you have a 4x4. The sand is very deep and even the professionals get stuck. The dunes are stunning, a photographers dream but they are a tough climb. The walk through to Dead Vlei is spectacular.
One tip. As the buses to the dunes from the first car park get busy walk to Sossusvlei to catch the bus back" See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
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