Reviews of Nunda River Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
30 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Nunda River Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Nunda River Lodge review"
Breakfast was good, but the supper was mainly shop bought and some combinations were weird and not nice e g potato and blue cheese soup! . If they improved their evening food, it would be super." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana
"Nunda River Lodge review"
Lovely river view with lots of locals fishing and going up and down the River in tiny boats.
Well organised dining room with good service,wine,and food. well the coffee could have been Better.
Great boat trip, with guide knowledgeable on birds and anecdotes of local culture. Poppa falls worth a trip,more rapids than falls though!
Drove ourselves round Mahango park,just down the road, with satisfying view of Lechwe.
Nice pool for a spare moment in the garden." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"Big Tigers at Nunda"
Having said that this lodge is very good Its got great rooms , good food ,good tiger fishing
But I just got the sneaky feeling the owners ( there are three of them there ) would really rather not have you around if it was not for your cash . A shame really all they need is a good front of house man and the place would improve no end and they could get back to what ever they like doing !!" See all these reviews: 21n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana
"Superb location but tent needed upgrading"
I reported the zip to Cameron, the owner, who said something would be done about it but nothing was. Apart from a luggage rack and hanging rail (which kept falling down) there was nowhere to put anything in the tent. A chair would have been handy.
The bar service at mealtime was poor. We booked 2 walks and when we appeared for them, they hadn't been organised, My village walk was was hurriedly arranged, but my partner didn't get his bird walk. There was a mistake on the bill when we came to pay." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana
"Nunda River Lodge review"
The bathrooms however are open both to the outside and to the bedroom area, allowing access to some big double bodied wasps. No sooner had they been dispatched, than more arrived and this particularly upset two of our party of four. Of course, this is Africa, and insects of various kinds are to be expected, but these were very large and very many.
The owner was most understanding and explained that the wasps slept in the early evening, only waking later the next morning, when temperatures rose. That is what happened, so we simply avoided the rooms after breakfast till late afternoon, which solved the problem. She did say that they were going to put insect netting in the open areas of the bathrooms and between bathrooms and bedrooms.
One of our rooms had a couple of fruit bats in the ceiling, which of course, were able to come and go too. We didn't mind those! Even their droppings on the floor next morning!
Very noisy hippos in the morning, as they seemed to like an early morning swim in the river nearby.
Porridge for breakfast! -Yes! Food very good." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia; 2n in Zimbabwe
"A beautiful position overlooking the river"
We were upgraded from tented rooms to bungalows right by the river bank and next to the hippo! The rooms were large and comfortable if a little tired, but we had everything we needed. Staff were helpful when asked but not particularly proactive and food adequate without being inspiring.
As the rooms are literally by the water, we felt that safety advice on the proximity of hippos and crocs might have been offered to foreign tourists before they went back to their rooms at night, without us having to ask.....
This is a suitable place for a night stopover in Caprivi but wouldn't particularly want to stay longer." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
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"Nunda River Lodge review"
At last, when visiting Mahango National Park, we saw the first Elephants of our journey - 14 in all - and the only ones we saw in Namibia!! We liked ythis little reserve so much we visited it twice.
The lodge was comfortable and seemed well run with friendly and helpful staff and management." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"High quality lodge"
Our game tent was very comfortable, light and airy and the restaurant was very good. We took a cultural visit to the local village, accompanied by a lodge guide who lives in the village and this was absolutely fascinating." See all these reviews: 8n in Namibia; 7n in Zambia; 2n in Zimbabwe; 2n in Botswana
"Nunda Safari Lodge review"
Service in the restaurant was rather relaxed and the large parties monopolised the attention of the serving staff. As we were on holiday this was of little concern.
If anyone intends to visit the Popa falls please check with the local contact prior to planning as the resort is undergoing renovation and was closed at our time of visit and it is not possible to visit by boat." See all these reviews: 6n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
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