Reviews of Kalahari Red Dunes
Wildlife sightings and reviews
52 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Kalahari Red Dunes and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge"
The service lacks the personal touch. The food is ok but nothing special. We went on a sundowner game drive which was a bit disappointing. The driver ignored all the birds and inevitably put us in a spot that was either looking directly into the sun at the animals or had a bush between us and them. Not so good for taking photos. We also did the nyala self guided walk which we enjoyed.
There is a tame meerkat who runs around the lodge. The owners of the lodge found him and his sister abandoned when they were pups and they hand reared them. They released both meerkats when they were old enough to survive on their own but toffee decided he preferred the good life around the lodge than life in the wild. When we were there he showed up for afternoon tea to beg for cake." See all these reviews: 8n in Namibia; 7n in South Africa
"Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge review"
"Convenient"
We originally had no hot water but that was fixed promptly when reported. Food was average. Good free wi-fi in the public area. As mentioned, we were there in very hot weather so as it was too hot to walk and there is nowhere of note in the vicinity to drive to, the early morning or sundowner drive is really all there is to do.
My advice would be to arrive in the early afternoon, enjoy the complimentary tea and cake, and then go on the sundowner drive. Stay one night at the beginning or end of your trip as it's only 2 hours from Windhoek (but 3 from the airport)." See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia
"Fantastic lodge great start to holiday"
Sundowner guide very friendly and very informative , great introduction for the kids . Food was super and again good introduction for the children into varied game cuisine ." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
"A relaxing last stop at the end of the trip"
The tame meerkat is a star" See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
"Red Dunes Lodge"
The rooms were very nice, private and comfortable and the staff were all very welcoming and helpful, including Toffee the pet meerkat. The food was very good as well." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 5n in South Africa
"A good first overnight stopover"
"Very friendly and helpful staff at Red Dunes"
We were well looked after - had good food and the accommodation was very comfortable." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia
"Friendly and hospitable incl the tame meerkat"
Hospitality and friendliness were excellent and facilities generally very good.
Food was generous and good.The breakfast was better than the dinner.
Would have liked to spend slightly longer time there to experience the feel of the Kalahari" See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia
"First night in Africa"
The staff were very welcoming, and our stay, although brief was excellent." See all these reviews: 20n in Namibia
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