Reviews of Hoodia Desert Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
229 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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"Tip top"
Day trip to the dunes was excellent. Knowledgeable guide and well organised. Parking right outside individual chalets which was helpful.
Chalets really well planned and well appointed as you would expect. Food absolutely top notch.
A couple of minor points (really down to our own preferences rather than any lack of quality). We did not particularly like the choice of background music and we prefer a more sociable sundowner rather than one geared up to honeymoon couples." See all these reviews: 26n in Namibia
Oryx
Multiple sightings
"Hoodia Desert Lodge review"
The lodge was lovely and our room very comfortable. We were able to park the vehicle right outside the chalet so luggage was no problem. The room had a lovely view of the desert/hills from the bedroom, the outside bathroom and the terrace outside which had chairs and a table. The inside bathroom was comfortable too with double basins and lovely showers both inside and outside.
We used the small pool to relax before we went on our sundowner experience which was arguably the nicest sundowner of our whole trip. We were taken, along with a few other couples, to the far side of a small west facing hillock which felt very isolated but was actually not far so very safe. Tables had already been set up well away from each other with plenty of drinks and lovely snacks. Candles and lamps were provided but I don't think anyone lit them because once the spectacular sunset was over, the view of the milky way with no light pollution was amazing.
Meals were very good and taken at individual tables. Choices included game some nights.
As we were doing the balloon trip on our last morning, we had to check out the night before, pack everything into the vehicle in the morning and move it to the general parking area before we were picked up at 05:45. When we got back, we were able to use the facilities in the main area to change and refresh ourselves before we set off for Swakopmund." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Brown Hyena
1 sighting
Oryx
5 sightings
"Hoodia Desert Lodge review"
Oryx
Multiple sightings
"Hoodia Desert Lodge review"
Oryx
Multiple sightings
Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Hoodia Desert Lodge review"
Well appointed central area, welcoming host & staff, service & food good.
Accommodation a bit dark & dated.
Guide excellent.
Overall, recommend." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Oryx
Multiple sightings
"Hoodia Desert Lodge review"
Rooms are clean, nicely decorated and organised, comfortable, quiet. We loved being able to watch the stars at night, without any light pollution.
Decoration is very well done. We found the lounge area very convenient, comfortable and with a nice variety of books on different aspects of Namibia.
We enjoyed the activities very much: sundowner on our own with a great view over the mountains, candle and fire light, simple but good snacks and drinks, followed by explanations on stars and constellations; as well as the excursion to Sossuvlei with a very knowledgeable guide (wildlife from smallest to biggest; ecosystem; as well as an amazing teaching on population, geology, geography, climate of Namibia to explain the forming of the dunes and the vlei). We had our time to climb on one of the dunes overlooking Dead vlei, and then enjoyed a amazing luxury picnic lunch experience, quietly sitted at a white-clothed table under a tree.
Staff overall was very professional and attentive. We were sometimes puzzled by the observations of the owner.
Transfers are also well and smoothly organised.
Finally, food was very good and nicely presented, with an effort to offer "European-style" food and game meat depending on the evenings." See all these reviews: 5n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe; 1n in South Africa
Oryx
5 sightings
Zebra
1 sighting
"Unique lodge, great food and excursion"
Oryx
10 sightings
"Hoodia Desert Lodge review"
The Lodge had real character and we were really impressed and enjoyed all aspects.
Catering (gluten free options) were very nicely done and personalised, with menus adapted carefully.
All the staff were positive and engaging and our experiences with our guide (Enos) on the Sossusvlei day exceeded expectations.
A huge number of animal and bird sightings not listed below..." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
Oryx
1 sighting
"Hoodia Desert Lodge review"
Guide, Enos, was excellent as was the tour to Sossusvlei and the sundowner. Sundowner at Hoodia was the BEST sundowner on the whole trip for both setting and food.
Food was very good, better than Anib.
Only minor quibble and this probably has more to do with us traveling in the warmest part of the year was the AC in the rooms could be better." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
Oryx
Multiple sightings
"Hoodia Desert Lodge review"
It has great food and friendly staff and a nice little pool to cool off in.
The individual lodge was good with inside and outside showers and nice sitting area.
Would highly recommend Hoodia" See all these reviews: 23n in Namibia
Oryx
Multiple sightings
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