Reviews of Namtib Desert Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
11 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Namtib Desert Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Namtib Desert Lodge review"
Somewhat authoritarian
eg You will start dinner when we are all ready as a single group" See all these reviews: 20n in Namibia; 5n in South Africa
Giraffe
1 sighting
Oryx
Multiple sightings
Wildebeest
Multiple sightings
Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Intimate friendly lodge"
There's a very warm welcome, a sundowner spot, and a friendly dinner and breakfast.
The stand out element of the typical lodge 'package' was the dinner around a single big table with our hosts." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
"A delightfully shelled and friendly place"
Great for walks.
Quite remote, Without a 4 wheel drive, we would have have had to retrace our steps for quite a long way.
Nice family atmosphere!" See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
"A farm without animals !"
Run by Namibian couple - should be a farm - but they sold all their animals in 2014 because just not enough rain to sustain them. Now all they have is a few oryx. A very isolated existence. It was nice having the communal meal (just 5 other guests) - to chat to the other guests & learn about the life from our hosts - very good food too.
Rooms adequate - although lack of fans & A/C could be an issue when really hot. Lots of scope for hiking - tho we arrived late & had to leave fairly early for Luderitz as at this point we had no spare tyre - due to major blow-out - so had to take it really slowly (finally got new tyre in Keetmansloop - some 500 kilometres later - quite an anxious time!!)" See all these reviews: 23n in Namibia
"Candlelit dinner at Namtib"
A small bar area up in a rocky outcrop is perfect for a sundowner... very relaxing." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
"Namtib Desert Lodge review"
From C13 junction the D707 is quite poor with sandy patches north of Nantib access track. I recommend that a backtrack to C13 is advised.
No activities." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 6n in South Africa
"Namtib Desert Lodge review"
The setting is beautiful and they try to run this as greenly as possible. The candlelit family-style dinner was wonderful, with the whole family mingling in several languages with all the guests. the rooms are very comfortable and provide all that is needed.
They did not offer any game drives as we were led to believe but for an overnight stay the walks were enough." See all these reviews: 27n in Namibia
"Namtib Desert Lodge review"
"Namtib Desert Lodge"
Apparently there are lots of interesting animals around, they just don't seem to do anything that allows there guests to see them, which we found very strange given that they brand themselves as an Eco lodge. The food is ok but nothing special and compares poorly to some of the other lodges we stayed on our trip. On the plus side when we arrived we had had a puncture on the drive up to the lodge and they were very helpful and made a couple of phone calls for us which we appreciated. Do be aware that the rooms are pretty basic with no fans or air con.
You have to walk through an outdoor courtyard to get to the bathroom, which can be a bit off putting if you need to use the loo in the middle of the night." See all these reviews: 8n in Namibia; 7n in South Africa
"Namtib Desert Lodge review"
The well marked botanical walk was a joy to follow in the morning before a wholesome breakfast. The homely dinner was both delicious and nutritious. In view of the weather the unattached bathroom (with an uncovered courtyard in between it and the bedroom) was a bit impracital!
We would be very happy to stay again and see and do more. The owners are friendly and enthusiastic" See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 4n in South Africa
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