Reviews of Ndhovu Safari Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
126 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Ndhovu Safari Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Ndhovu Safari Lodge review"
Lovely to sit outside our tent and just watch the river." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia; 5n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
"Rural Riverside Lodge"
Lovely riverside lodge, great atmosphere, relaxed. Love the pottery used at mealtimes.
Guests and management dine together which gives insightful conversation into local issues. Felt like one big family.
River trip good. Guide knows his birds and was extremely patient when pointing out his finds.
Close to the National Park - good stay." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Hippo, otters and fish eagles"
Fantastic noises in the night - we felt we were on a film set - good game drive into the park and boatrides down the river with knowledgable guides - a wonderful experience - we could have stayed longer.
Nothing was too much trouble - when the local garage had no petrol they managed to go and get us some the next day saving us a long bumpy ride
An amazing place - we would recommend it to anyone who wants a relaxing stay - a day relaxing on the dack watching a fish eagle hunt is a memory for a cold winter day back home- just wish the pottery wasn't so expensive now." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 5n in Botswana
"Ndhovu Safari Lodge review"
We were able to drive into Mahango park ourselves and also as an organised activity." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Great location, staff and wildlife!"
"Ndhovu Safari Lodge review"
We arrived to a hippo wandering about camp which was quite exciting - don't let that put you off though, the staff will ensure you are safe and they saw us back safely to our tent in the dark.
Tented accommodation is clean and comfortable with lovely coffee making facilities. Perhaps a little snug with 4 beds in 1 tent.
Our only other construcitve suggestion would be locks on the doors or a safe in the room as our British mentality makes us wary of leaving passports and camera equipment unlocked" See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Ndhovu Safari Lodge review"
The reference books are useful for adults, but a small box with some childrens books or toys eg snakes and ladders would go a long way to improve the experience for them. Horst did kindly tie up one of the launches so the girls could do some pretend play.
The park which is very near the lodge was better in my view than Chobe from a drive and viewing perspective - really personal.
Mosquito spray killer as standard in the rooms would have been good, we asked for some and it was provided but upon entering the tent it was teeming with mossies." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana
"Ndhovu Safari Lodge review"
Good sunset boat trip among hippos and easy 15 minute drive to nearby Mahango NP.
I wish I had taken my camera to bed with me, which I use to record video and sounds. The morning and evening sounds while lying in the tent are extraordinary!
Bring ear plugs, but value these sounds. We did not hear them like this again on our trip. It was too cold and I was too lazy to get up for my sound recording!
Wonderful, varied conversation around table and on deck morning and evening. Tent 9.
Driving into the camp on the dirt road, the village, villagers, kids playing, families collecting water, the churches ... morning views from the tent of the elephants across the channel and peaks at the hippos and the crocs.
Jost, Monica and Johannes were very active with the guests." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 3n in Zimbabwe
"Ndhovu Safari Lodge review"
The camp is in a nice location. We watched elephants crossing the river and saw buffalo on the other bank, as well as a variety of birds around the camp.
The tents and toilet blocks are fairly basic, and whist having a separate toilet area is not ideal in the winter it does have its advantages!
The central lounge and dining area is spacious, well stocked with books and relevant literature and the stand in management very well informed.
The food was good." See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana; 3n in Namibia; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Ndhovu Safari Lodge review"
You eat at one big table, with the manager and his wife as hosts. With the small numbers they deal with, this worked well
And..a hippo came in after dark each night and drank from their swimming pool. Both game trips were good" See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia; 1n in Zambia
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