Reviews of Cape Cross Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
59 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Cape Cross Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in Mar-2019, 5 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Cape Cross Lodge.

Brown Hyena
0% success

Oryx
0% success
Ms Q & Mr B
USA
"Cape Cross Lodge review"
1 night Arrived 15 Oct 2016
"Driving out to the Cape Cross seal preserve is an adventure and the barren landscape is interesting to certain sorts of folks.
The facilities are fairly standard but with great views of birds flocking on the ocean and the spectacular sea scenery. fortunately it is far enough away form the seal colonies to not suffer form the smell.
The rooms are standard and clean but nothing to write home about." See all these reviews: 27n in Namibia
The facilities are fairly standard but with great views of birds flocking on the ocean and the spectacular sea scenery. fortunately it is far enough away form the seal colonies to not suffer form the smell.
The rooms are standard and clean but nothing to write home about." See all these reviews: 27n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Good
Service:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Mr H
Michigan
"Cape Cross Lodge review"
1 night Arrived 15 Oct 2016
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs S
E Sussex
"Cold stay at Cape Cross Lodge"
1 night Arrived 22 Sep 2016
"Arrived here in warm sunshine although a bit blowy! Check in was quick and reception staff were polite and happy and gave the impression that nothing was too much trouble. Our room was bright and clean although the bathroom could really do with a revamp. We sat on our balcony with glass of wine and watched the sun go down over the sea, within 10 minutes of this happening the temperature must have dropped 30 degrees, it was cold so on went our long trousers and fleeces.
Dinner was good although all the guest sat shivering despite the fact there was a log fire which sadly gave out no heat whatsoever. The Manager did her rounds of the tables during dinner which was a nice touch and we joked with her that we needed a hot water bottle, low and behold when we returned to our room there was a hot water bottle on the bed, what a nice touch. They really could have done with heating which would have made it such a better experience.
Breakfast was okay, although it would have been good for there to have been a bit more selection out, but think we were last to breakfast and fruit/cakes etc had not been replaced." See all these reviews: 27n in Namibia
Dinner was good although all the guest sat shivering despite the fact there was a log fire which sadly gave out no heat whatsoever. The Manager did her rounds of the tables during dinner which was a nice touch and we joked with her that we needed a hot water bottle, low and behold when we returned to our room there was a hot water bottle on the bed, what a nice touch. They really could have done with heating which would have made it such a better experience.
Breakfast was okay, although it would have been good for there to have been a bit more selection out, but think we were last to breakfast and fruit/cakes etc had not been replaced." See all these reviews: 27n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mr & Mrs SG
Cambridge
"Cape Cross-great location but no atmosphere"
1 night Arrived 21 Sep 2016
"We had an excellent overnight stay here and saw the amazing seal colony, hundreds of cormorants, plus turnstones and white fronted plover. A jackal visited the water hole right outside out balcony in the early morning.
The location is wonderful but the lodge lacks atmosphere. There are few personal touches. It was chilly in the dining room even though there was a nice fire lit in the seating area so take sweaters to wear!
Staff were pleasant." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
The location is wonderful but the lodge lacks atmosphere. There are few personal touches. It was chilly in the dining room even though there was a nice fire lit in the seating area so take sweaters to wear!
Staff were pleasant." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Average
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Average
J & R
UK
"Seals"
1 night Arrived 17 Apr 2016
"Simple but pleasant room overlooking the sea.
Very few guests so quiet at dinner.
Helpful staff
Amazing sunset" See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia; 2n in Zimbabwe
Very few guests so quiet at dinner.
Helpful staff
Amazing sunset" See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mrs V
UK
"Cape Cross"
1 night Arrived 2 Oct 2015
"Significantly under-rated. Great hotel which wouldn't be out of place in a smart resort on the Med.
Better to book B&B as accessing the a la carte menu when on DBB takes some discussion.
The a la carte is great.
Nearby seal colony passes a good half-hour, but when you've seen the first 500 you've seen enough." See all these reviews: 27n in Namibia
Better to book B&B as accessing the a la carte menu when on DBB takes some discussion.
The a la carte is great.
Nearby seal colony passes a good half-hour, but when you've seen the first 500 you've seen enough." See all these reviews: 27n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs P
W Midlands
"Comfortable overnight stop"
1 night Arrived 22 Sep 2015
"This isolated Lodge is geared up for a good quality overnight stop. All rooms face the raging sea and our balcony was sheltered enough to sit out for a while.
Open-plan public area felt like a barn in daytime, but roaring fires in the evening gave it a cosier feel. Dinner was delicious, breakfast a bit plain. We ordered packed lunches for our long journey the following day and each one could have fed a family!
Very helpful staff and the manager came round to chat to guests during dinner, which was a nice touch." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 5n in Botswana; 5n in Zimbabwe
Open-plan public area felt like a barn in daytime, but roaring fires in the evening gave it a cosier feel. Dinner was delicious, breakfast a bit plain. We ordered packed lunches for our long journey the following day and each one could have fed a family!
Very helpful staff and the manager came round to chat to guests during dinner, which was a nice touch." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 5n in Botswana; 5n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Average
Ms L
Leeds
"Isolated but a great stay"
1 night Arrived 13 Sep 2015
"We both really loved our stay at Cape Cross.
Yes it is rather isolated and remote but we loved being so close to the sea and the heavy fog which that part of the world is famous for.
The seal colony is definitely worth a visit, we loved watching the seals, the young babies trying to find their mothers, the squabbles and the seal soap opera played out on the beach." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 7n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia; 2n in South Africa
Yes it is rather isolated and remote but we loved being so close to the sea and the heavy fog which that part of the world is famous for.
The seal colony is definitely worth a visit, we loved watching the seals, the young babies trying to find their mothers, the squabbles and the seal soap opera played out on the beach." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 7n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia; 2n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs D
Wilts
"Cape Cross Lodge review"
1 night Arrived 21 Jun 2015
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs F
UK
"Excellent accommodation in isolated location"
1 night Arrived 25 May 2015
"For being the only accommodation in the area this was very good indeed. Huge bedroom including balcony with sea view.
Very friendly, talkative and informative waiters.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay." See all these reviews: 28n in Namibia; 5n in South Africa
Very friendly, talkative and informative waiters.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay." See all these reviews: 28n in Namibia; 5n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
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