Reviews of Camp Kipwe
Wildlife sightings and reviews
121 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Camp Kipwe and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Camp Kipwe is a gem!"
The lodge is charming and while the main area is roomy, it was always arranged so that mealtimes provided an intimate experience for everyone. Everyone gathers for sundowner cocktails on the lookout at the top of the camp; this was a great place to enjoy the view, but wasn't open until 6:30. It should be pointed out that our booking form showed that drinks and laundry were included. Drinks were in fact NOT included in the room rate, and the camp isn't offering a laundry service due to the lack of water. There is a small pool beside the lounge/dining room which attracts lots of birds and lizards so that you are serenaded as you sit.
The Nature Tour was fantastic! In addition to the two of us, there was one large Spanish group with its own guide at our camp. Thank you Camp Kipwe for recognizing that this wouldn't have been a great experience for us, and arranging for us to go with another couple from their sister lodge. Our guide was experienced and gave us a great time, finding elephants twice, despite the guidebooks telling us that they can't be seen from November to March (we were there in January). Also being off-season, there weren't many groups out there and we had plenty of peace and time to watch the elephants in the river beds. Even if we hadn't seen them, it was great fun driving up and down in the sandy river-bottom!
The afternoon excursion was to the rock carvings at Twyfelfontein, as well as Burnt Mountain and Organ Pipes. The carvings were interesting and our guide was well-informed about them. This was a very hot activity and I wished I'd brought even lighter-weight clothes. The other attractions weren't as good, although I think they may have been better viewed later in the day.
Food was excellent and you couldn't wish for a better view." See all these reviews: 8n in Namibia
Elephant
2 sightings
Giraffe
1 sighting
Zebra
1 sighting
"Camp Kipwe review"
Relaxing, great sundown location and food.
Cool rooms but a bit hot. Leave the top of the Dutch doors open at night for more airflow." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana
"Loved it Here"
A stunning room and wonderful outdoor space. Great food, service and drive guide. Excellent day trip viewing the desert elephants.
Highly recommend and would have loved to have stayed longer." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
Elephant
10 sightings
Giraffe
4 sightings
Oryx
2 sightings
"Camp Kipwe"
We did not go on the drive to find the desert elephants where they also saw giraffe and zebra." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
"Amazing Camp Kipwe"
The owner of the lodge was very accommodating and arranged a private tour for our group one morning to look for the desert elephants. This lodge has a beautiful small pool set into the rock hillside with a reasonable quantity of lounge chairs. It was recommended to us by our guide that we visit the Damaraland cultural living museum just a few kilometres from the lodge, and this was a great recommendation, being able to experience the life of a typical local Damaraland village. Our guide, "Taffy" who led us on the early morning activity to see the elephants, was a very knowledgeable and personable driver/guide.
Camp Kipwe was one of the overall highlights of our trip" See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Camp Kipwe review"
High levels of luxury but with a sense that you were in a very natural environment. Classy! Food was amazing too and beautifully presented.
We did not stay long so could not really say much about the activities. We did have a good trip out to see the rock art with an excellent guide ." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"Fun at Camp Kipwe"
The safaris were excellent and the landscape stunning." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 3n in Zimbabwe; 1n in South Africa
Elephant
10 sightings
"Camp Kipwe review"
The staff, serving the dinner, couldn't tell us anything about the wines they offered. The food was very good.
We loved the sundowner up the hill.
We made two excursions: Twywelfontain and a morning nature drive. At both times we saw the desert elephants and also mountain zebras." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Elephant
2 sightings
Oryx
7 sightings
Zebra
1 sighting
"Camp Kipwe review"
Staff willing and friendly but require further training. Food quality a bit erratic.
We declined the trip to see the desert elephants on the basis they had moved 70k away and it would have meant may hours in the viewing vehicle.
Morning drive to model tribal village interesting with good curios. Afternoon trip to bushman paintings interesting but let down by amateurish guide." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Spectacular setting"
The rooms, however, in need of an upgrade - the air conditioning inadequate for the heat of the day; an overhead fan would help; as would a small fridge; and the outside bathroom a bit too rustic.
Surprisingly, given the remoteness of the location, we saw no wildlife at all during our stay, other than birds visiting the small pond beside the main building.
The provision of only two shade umbrellas next to the small rock pool needs addressing." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
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