Reviews of Mowani Mountain Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
159 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Mowani Mountain Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Fabulously stylish place with stunning views."
Fabulous scenery and a truly memorable trip to find the desert elephants - another highlight of our stay.
Our guide Athanassius was brilliant - charming, funny and very knowledgeable." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
"Unbeatable location"
Suggest they ditch attempts at city centre style nouvelle cuisine !" See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
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We felt that the camp lacked positive management which reflected on the service in the dining room. When taking the bags to the room one of our bags was damaged due to lack of care." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
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We also enjoyed a fun excursion tracking rare desert adapted elephants, which ended with us watching a herd feast near a dry riverbed.
That said, service in the restaurant was a bit lacking (we waited 20 minutes at dinner before being given the menu, and when, at their instruction, we showed up at 6 am for a pre-excursion breakfast, no food was out)." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia
"Superb location and accommodation"
Walking from the chalet to the communal areas there are countless birds, basking lizards, scampering dassies, and, at night, the odd small snake. The sundowner spot, with drinks and snacks on hand, is spectacular, both at sunset and sunrise. Food is of a high standard, but when the camp is full the service from the kitchen can be somewhat slow.
On the day we arrived the guides had not managed to find any desert elephants, which had left the nearby river bed to go up into the mountains. But next day, our guide Athan was determined to find them, which he did with skill, persistence, and much checking of the age of the dung we encountered on the way. It made the early chilly start and long drive worthwhile.
Mowani also offers guided tours to the Twyfelfontein rock engravings, to the organ pipes, and to the Damaraland Living Museum, but these are all very close and we chose to visit them in our own vehicle, particularly since you have have a guide when you get there anyway." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Astounding sundowner location"
Nice to have the historical aspect to the activities with the bushmen art, as well as seeing wildlife along the dry river bed. Again the guides were very knowledgable and interested and had great humour.
The sundown spot was one you could never tire of and a good way to meet the other guests." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia
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"Mowani Camp fabulous"
Sundowner area was 2 minute walk away with its own bar with lovely cold beers! Staff very helpful and friendly. Our favourite of the trip!
Safari was excellent if a little long but that was the fault of the elusive elephants!" See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
"Mowani seems quite a slick operation"
The setting is very striking nestling in the pink rocks.
The staff were very welcoming but a bit on the pushy side for us. We would have preferred things a bit calmer!
The room was very nicely decorated and well equipped - and it was a good place to stay for the Twyfelfontein rock carvings, and as a stopover to Etendeka where we were headed next.
We didn't have time to go on any of Mowani's activities (we were only there one night) - but took ourselves to see the rock carvings." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia
"Mowani - so much more than a camp!"
Our trip with August, our great guide, was hugely enjoyable. The drive to find desert-adapted elephants was long but never boring, and when we found the herd, it was brilliant. We were also taken to the rock engravings, the organ pipes and burnt mountain.
We were only able to book one night at Mowani, but would have loved to have two to have a chance to relax in the beautiful surroundings." See all these reviews: 8n in Namibia
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