Reviews of Sossusvlei Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
34 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Sossusvlei Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Mr D
Farnham
"The perfect place for exploring the area"
2 nights Arrived 4 Jan 2018
"High end lodge with extremely helpful and friendly staff - a holiday highlight!"
See all these reviews: 20n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Kim
Alexandria, VA
"Sossusvlei Lodge review"
1 night Arrived 20 Mar 2016
"Beautiful lodge. Great location right outside the gate of the park.
My only concern is that despite offering the lodges we stayed at with some requests for more kid friendly foods, it was not granted.
For adults, the food was wonderful and very, very good." See all these reviews: 6n in Namibia
My only concern is that despite offering the lodges we stayed at with some requests for more kid friendly foods, it was not granted.
For adults, the food was wonderful and very, very good." See all these reviews: 6n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr P & Dr S
Italy
"Magnificent"
2 nights Arrived 17 Aug 2015
"Super place, super people (particularly the guides), super service!"
See all these reviews: 8n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Ms S & Mr G
Florida
"Sossusvlei Lodge review"
2 nights Arrived 21 May 2014
"This place was very nice - although it was a large lodge, the rooms were private and everyone was quiet and respectful.
It was conveniently close to the entrance to the park. The buffet meals were fantastic - lots of game meat to choose from, lots of nice salads, etc. We were able to dine outdoors when it wasn't too cold, which was lovely." See all these reviews: 6n in Namibia
It was conveniently close to the entrance to the park. The buffet meals were fantastic - lots of game meat to choose from, lots of nice salads, etc. We were able to dine outdoors when it wasn't too cold, which was lovely." See all these reviews: 6n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr F & Ms G
Surrey
"Anonymous lodge - good value for money"
2 nights Arrived 16 Mar 2014
"There are around 40 individual tented lodges, each with a bedroom, bathroom and tiny deck. The views are not great as the lodges are located in rows, but we didn't spend much time in the our room anyway. Food was the best we ate on our trip - plenty of choice in a buffet style dinner and breakfast, with barbecue on demand as well.
The location is what everyone goes for - right outside the gate to the national park. One nice thing is that, unlike other locations, you only have to stop to pay on the way out of the park so you can race the sunrise to a photogenic dune without stopping. You won't necessarily be treated as someone special, but the service is good and the staff are friendly." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
The location is what everyone goes for - right outside the gate to the national park. One nice thing is that, unlike other locations, you only have to stop to pay on the way out of the park so you can race the sunrise to a photogenic dune without stopping. You won't necessarily be treated as someone special, but the service is good and the staff are friendly." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Excellent
Mr G x 4
Norway
"Sossusvlei Lodge review"
2 nights Arrived 26 Oct 2013
"We had 2 nights there and it was a wonderful place.
Since it is a lot of tourists visiting and very busy, the atmosphere is not that casual. Apart from that the service and all arrangements are taken well care of and we enjoyed our stay there." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Since it is a lot of tourists visiting and very busy, the atmosphere is not that casual. Apart from that the service and all arrangements are taken well care of and we enjoyed our stay there." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mr M & family
UK
"Great food"
1 night Arrived 22 Oct 2013
"Perhaps a little commercial for us ,too busy and touristy although the food was amazing in the restaurant and they had already provided our produce for our BBQ the night before which had been lovely .
However the highlight was the breakfast hamper they provided for us after we had spent 3 hours in the early hours of the morning walking up and down dunes ,was so welcoming and very well prepared ... We still talk about it now .
A big thank you to the head chef at this location , he deserves 5 stars for the food." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
However the highlight was the breakfast hamper they provided for us after we had spent 3 hours in the early hours of the morning walking up and down dunes ,was so welcoming and very well prepared ... We still talk about it now .
A big thank you to the head chef at this location , he deserves 5 stars for the food." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Average
Mr N & Mrs J
Wilts
"Sossusvlei Lodge review"
1 night Arrived 10 Sep 2013
"Despite first impressions, we found Sossusvlei Lodge to be fairly average in its facilities. The rooms were very dark, with few facilities. However, the proximity to the Park and the tour were good.
We were appalled at the amount of waste of food from the buffet.
Little things need more attention i.e. If you wanted to sit on the patio anytime during the day there were plenty of chairs/tables but no parasols. The only shady areas were at the bar and they were few." See all these reviews: 20n in Namibia
We were appalled at the amount of waste of food from the buffet.
Little things need more attention i.e. If you wanted to sit on the patio anytime during the day there were plenty of chairs/tables but no parasols. The only shady areas were at the bar and they were few." See all these reviews: 20n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Average
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Average
Mr C & Mrs V
Avon
"Sossusvlei Lodge review"
3 nights Arrived 9 Sep 2013
"The room was comfortable and spacious but the outside area had very little shade. Again no means of making a drink or storing a cold drink. There was also very few areas to relax in and around the main lodge that were comfortable and shaded. This was especially noticable at lunch time , there was a good selection of food which changed each day but no where to sit outside within the shade. It wouldn't have been to difficult to have put up a few umbrellas during the day time.
The food on the whole was very good, the choice may be considered excessive. Whilst the service was acceptable we didn't think it was as personal as we experienced elsewhere. This is possibly due the large number of guests compared to the other lodges.
All our activities whilst there were enjoyable. However the lack of our own car and our restricted ablity to participate in walking activies which were more than a short stroll meant that perhaps three days was too long." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
The food on the whole was very good, the choice may be considered excessive. Whilst the service was acceptable we didn't think it was as personal as we experienced elsewhere. This is possibly due the large number of guests compared to the other lodges.
All our activities whilst there were enjoyable. However the lack of our own car and our restricted ablity to participate in walking activies which were more than a short stroll meant that perhaps three days was too long." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Average
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Average
Family O
USA
"Sossusvlei Lodge review"
3 nights Arrived 24 Aug 2013
"We stayed in the Desert Camp but took our meals at the Lodge. As part of a wedding group, we enjoyed the extensive buffets in a variety of locations. The lodge does an excellent job of feeding it's guests well in beautiful settings!
Desert camp is about 4k away from the lodge on rough washboard road." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana; 1n in South Africa
Desert camp is about 4k away from the lodge on rough washboard road." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
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