Reviews of Hoodia Desert Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
231 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Hoodia Desert Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"So peacefull."
Here, as everywhere we went to, we loved the food. The rooms were very comfortable, clean and beautifull. The outdoor shower is a treat when you're back from a long day of desert safari and playing in the red sands of Sossusvlei.
The lodge is not right next to the entrance at Sesriem, but very reasonably close. The guide was also great and, if you have not been at Sossusvlei yet, don't leave this lodge without taking the day drive to see it.
Expert Africa arranged an excursion to Sossusvlei for these travellers during their stay. They commented:
Angula was excellent!
Angula was our guide and he was a very knowledgeable and polite guide. He walked with us all the way up the dunes (no easy feat, exept for him) and showed us around everywhere, culminating with a fantastic picnic lunch before our last stop at Sesriem Canyon." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia
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Wonderful vista. Very secluded.
Easy location for exploring Sesriem / Sossusvlei.
Produced the best steak (can't remember what animal) of the whole trip - and we ate a fair few!" See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"Wonderful memories of Hoodia"
We went on the all day excursion to Soussusvlei. The guide, Angula, was excellent and his knowledge and the excellent picnic lunch contributed to a very memorable day." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Great Lodge"
We were very fortunate to have Thomas be our guide to the Park. The whole day was magic from sunrise to sunset.
I will not forget the spectacular lunch that was set before us as we looked on the apricot colored sand dunes and the Springbok wandering through the fields." See all these reviews: 14n in Botswana; 12n in Namibia
"Hoodia Desert Lodge"
The rooms were great - very private with good space, and an outside tub to stargaze. The food was very good and the staff warm and welcoming." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 4n in South Africa; 2n in Zambia
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We travelled with Angula from the Lodge into Sossusvlei and had a memorable day amongst the dunes, finished with a fabulous picnic lunch under the trees. Highly recommended." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
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We really enjoyed the sundowner on our first night, watching the sun set over the Namibian desert and then seeing the stars at night - just magic.
Great access to the desert and the dunes which we climbed. And one of the most memorable parts (from a most memorable holiday) was the balloon ride over the desert with our pilot Dennis - not only highly skilled but full of fascinating stories and then it all ended with a champagne breakfast in the dunes!" See all these reviews: 5n in Namibia
"Hoodia Desert Lodge review"
Extremely friendly owners and staff and high quality food and drink. The sundowner trip was truly magnificent. A great location on a small kopjie near the camp, lovely food and drink and stunning views. Not cheap at N$250 per head, but worth it. We didn't go on their Sossusvlei trip as we had already been. I'm sure it would have been very good, however N$1350 a head seems incredibly steep seeing as Sesriem is so close to the camp.
Would highly recommend as a base for Sesriem/Sossusvlei." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
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