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
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"Cape Cross Lodge"
I'm guessing that since there are no other lodges in the area that feel like they don't have to be super attentive to their guests." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
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The manager was very informative about the history of the area. We enjoyed the visit to the seal colony very much. On the way back to Swakopmund we also visited a wreck which we'd missed on the way out due to the fog." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"Cape Cross Lodge review"
A fire was lit in the lounge/dining area which helped but the feeling was rather bleak.
However, it is the only place to stay if you wish to see the seals. And they were worth it." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Cape Cross Lodge"
Staff friendly and helpful,one excellent evening meal" See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
"Mysterious Cape Cross"
After walk along the beach, which was completely deserted, I turned round to look at the lodge through the coming mist, making it look very eerie (but in a good way!)
Lovely to wake to the noise of the crashing waves.
The seal sanctuary is worth a visit but take a peg for your nose." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 9n in South Africa
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"Dramatic location"
Our ground floor room was big, with doors opening on to a small patio and the beach.The bathroom with shower was small but functional. With no heating in the room we expected it to be cold during the night, so left all the lights on while we went for dinner, which certainly took the chill off. With only four other guests staying overnight the large dining room was not exactly cosy, but the meal and smiling service made up for that. A set menu starter of beef carpaccio was followed by tasty butternut squash soup, a choice of sole on the bone or oryx steak, and pumpkin pie to finish. The oryx steak was tender enough to be cut with the fish knife used for the sole and the whole meal was probably the best of the holiday.
Staff were friendly and helpful, even allowing use of the PC at reception to access the internet." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Great view&location"
Visit to the cape cross seal reserve is amazing
Very friendly staff!!" See all these reviews: 6n in Namibia
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