Reviews of Grootberg Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
99 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Grootberg Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"One of my favorite places in Namibia!"
Second, the staff at the Lodge were my favorite in the entire trip. Grootberg is staffed by the local community, and everyone was incredibly warm and knowledgable. The service was excellent. Josie, Otti, and Masaka were especially wonderful, but everyone was incredible. The food was amazing and surprisingly international. I wish I could get their homemade bread here in the US! The desserts were also incredible -- I particularly remember the chocolate cake with amarula cream, YUM! In addition, the staff sang at dinner, which was an utterly moving experience. The richness of their tones and the energy of the songs brought tears to my eyes.
Grootberg Lodge is certainly one of my favorite places in Namibia, and in fact one of my favorite places in the world. It's at the top of my list of places in the world to visit!
Rhino tracking excursion with Grootberg Lodge:
We went for a rhino tracking excursion which was quite an adventure and truly special. Charles, Lazarus, and Martin provided us with an incredible wildlife experience. I was simply amazed by their ability to locate wildlife and their knowledge of the entire landscape around us. The wildlife was incredible, and while I love Etosha, I found wildlife tracking to be more fulfilling than viewing animals at watering holes. This experience is not to be missed." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
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Excellent food and service. (Rather limited wine choices would be the only negative)
Very good accommodation.
A good choice of activities.
Oh and did I mention the view." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia
"Grootberg Lodge - what a location!"
Lion sightings had caused cancellation of all hiking from the lodge.
New managers have taken over since reviewed by guide books. Beware signs of "twee-ness" - "elevator music" at dinner and beetroot paste piped round our breakfast plates went all over cutlery (and us). Isn't there any traditional Namibian music?
Elephant tracking activity was very expensive." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
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The staff were alway pleased to help and nothing was too much trouble. Great place to stay" See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
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We did see two leopard, several giraffe, an African wildcat, and many other animals - it was a really great experience despite not seeing a rhino. We also went on a Himba trip which was very interesting and again our guides were great.
We are vegetarians and were served excellent meals on both night of our stay." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
"Fantastic location of lodge"
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Wonderful landscape!" See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
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It didn't spoil our enjoyment of the place though." See all these reviews: 25n in Namibia
"Grootberg- views!"
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