Reviews of Namtib Desert Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
14 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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"Fascinating stay on working farm"
Our hosts were very approachable. It was fascinating to hear the history of the farm, and the struggles of managing in such a remote and arid area.
Meals were taken in common with our hosts round a big table. Again this was a very pleasant experience. For our evening meal we had a delicious stew made from oryx meat. There were plentiful wild oryx on the property." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 4n in South Africa
Oryx
10 sightings
"Namtib Desert Lodge review"
The rooms were lovely; the bare essentials, but comfortable and beautifully decorated with natural arrangements. I did miss a kettle for a morning cup of tea! The trip across the private courtyard to the bathroom gave a good opportunity for stargazing, but it might not be to everyone's taste.
The hosts were welcoming and engaging and we loved the ‘en familie’ meal in the evening. It was good to chat with other travellers as well as the hosts. We were very grateful to the other guests, all German, and the hosts for indulging us by speaking English. The food was simple but delicious. We would have liked some manner of cooked breakfast though.
The ‘honesty’ fridge at the sundowner point was a great idea.
It’s actually 47km from C13 junction and then a further 10km along the farm drive. Beautiful scenery, but a total of 430 km from Canyon Lodge made this much too far for a one-night stop.
Travelling away, north, we were informed that to continue on D707 was some 100km shorter, but, with the host talking of deep sand, rocks and managing only 30km/hr himself, we decided to retrace our steps and take the longer route.
Altogether, we thought that Namtib was much too far out of the way for us and, enjoyable as it was, we wouldn't stop here again." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 7n in South Africa
Oryx
5 sightings
"Namtib Desert Lodge review"
Once at the lodge there are marked walking trails where you may spot other wildlife - we saw the resident Klipspringers. The drive north from the lodge (to Sossosvlei) is through the Namib-Naukluft NP, with plenty of stunning views and wildlife (not included in the log as outside of lodge reserve).
Lovely styled bungalow accommodation set near to the al fresco honesty bar terrace and the dining area. Excellent food prepared by the hosts and evening dining is for both them and the guests together, so conversation flows until the last person retires for the night." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 6n in South Africa
Oryx
5 sightings
"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
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