Reviews of Hakusembe Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
94 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Hakusembe Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Hakusembe River Lodge review"
We enjoyed the river cruise." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana
Hippo
1 sighting
"Hakusembe River Lodge review"
We were confused on our arrival by the 'explanation' of the time zone which applied at the lodge. Because of its proximity to the Angolan border, the mobile phone network shows Angolan time, which is one hour behind Namibian time. By the number of people arriving for meals one hour after service began we do not think we were alone in understanding that this meant the lodge was operating meal times on Angolan time!
The rooms and facilities were reasonable and the grounds were lovely and beautifully maintained. We were fortunate on the morning of our departure to meet a groundsman who pointed out two nesting owls in the trees near our room.
The buffet-style meals offered a reasonable choice and standard but overall we would not have wanted to stay longer, and could possibly have been somewhere more welcoming." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana; 1n in Zimbabwe
"Hakusembe River Lodge review"
Proximity to the Mbunza Living Museum--just a short walk from the lodge--was also a bonus.
The room assigned was large and comfortable, the setting marvelous, and the buffet meals were great." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 5n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe; 1n in South Africa
"1 night stopover between Etosha and Botswana"
The african hoopoe mentioned in an earlier review still had its young in a nest located in a trunk of a tree just by the car park. There were also many other species including our favourite, the lilac breasted roller.
We enjoyed drinks on the main lodge view deck over the river, and watched the local villagers on the Angolan side go about their evening chores on the opposite river bank. There were also several shoals of tigerfish close to the river bank below the viewing deck.
Food here was good. Like other Gondwana Collection lodges, the meals are all self service buffets, with a large variety of dishes to choose from. Springbok steak, quiche, salad, soup, chips / potato wedges, vegetables and more. Breakfast was similar, with plenty of the usual cooked options to choose from, as well as yoghurts, 'continental' meats and cheeses, pastries, toast etc.
The staff were all very friendly and attentive, and we enjoyed our stay here." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Hakusembe River Lodge review"
"Hakusembe River Lodge review"
The birding in the grounds was really good too (white faced scops owl roosting in the trees in the garden and African hoopoe nesting in a hole in a tree beside the car park)." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Hakusembe River Lodge review"
Very nice staff, bit on the large side but perfect for an overnight stay." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 1n in Botswana
Hippo
Multiple sightings
"Hakusembe River Lodge review"
An excellent one night stop at the western end of the Capriviv strip.
We did the evening sundowner cruise - the guide was not available so the assistant camp manager took us . He knew nothing about the wildlife . The setting sun made for some lovely photos.
Food was self service buffet. Big choice and very tasty." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana
Hippo
4 sightings
"Hakusembe River Lodge review"
This is not a place to holiday but an excellent stopping off point on the way to the Caprivi. The gardens are particularly lovely and there are walks behind the lodge which makes a real change from being confined to the car on safari." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana
"Good for an overnight stay."
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