Reviews of Zebra River Lodge
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94 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Zebra River Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Zebra River Lodge review"
I especially liked that the owners dined with the guests and that everyone sat at a big table such that one could share experiences." See all these reviews: 2n in Namibia
"The friendliest place in Namibia?"
The main part of the lodge had recently been extended and was very homely. The food was delicious and meals are taken group style and we were the only guests on our first night and sat and ate with Elke, her friend Helen and Ralf the guide. Although I can appreciate that this might not suit everyone, we really liked it and the atmosphere was very relaxed and friendly and not at all intrusive.
The lodge is beautifullty landscaped - Elke loves her garden - and they are in the process of constructing a swimming pool which will be filled with water from their spring. We went on a couple of the walks (one escorted by the owners' dog, the other to the spring). We had 2 days here and would have liked to have stayed longer.
One tip - although we had an ordinary saloon car, I don't think they are suitable for the roads here and I'd really recommend a 4x4." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"Zebra River Lodge review"
We are interested in natural history and were promised on the first day a library of reference books but in fact this didn't exist. One of the attractions of the place is the walking but in fact when we were there it was rather out of season and too hot for much hiking so we probably didn't get the best out of the place.
The sundowner trip on the first evening was very enjoyable but after that we found it a little off-putting to be the only visitors staying there." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"Zebra River Lodge review"
Highlight of our stay was dinner and sundowner combined up in surrounding mountain,lasted until 11.30pm.
(taking a bowl of soup with nothing but a clingfilm cover,although very tasty,was not the best of ideas!!)" See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
"Perfect start to our trip"
We had what we think must have been the best room and enjoyed the fabulous night sky from our own elevated veranda and the sunrise from the comfort of our bed via the floor the ceiling windows. The food was fantastic especially the home baked breads and the gin & tonics at the sundowner spot were perfect.
There are some great walking trails from the lodge which saves on more driving and makes this already relaxing place even more so.
This place was one of our favorites and will stay in our memories for a very long time. We cannot recommend ZRL highly enough." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Zebra River Lodge review"
At dinner the owners, their friend and the other guests all sat round one table. Very noticeable that the owners etc. served themselves first before offering any food from the pot to the paying guests. The next day a small coach load of guests arrived and dinner was delayed by over an hour until they returned from a sundowner drive -- note that it wasn't option to get a G&T before dinner at the Lodge itself because the sundowner party had taken all of the gin with them!
Breakfast on the first morning was poor - first we had to ask for food. Second, the teapot was empty. When owner joined our table and i pointed out the teapot needed refreshing she reached to the other table for a full coffee pot, since she wanted coffee, but the teapot remained empty.
Bottom line: the owners are not service-minded and no matter how much they renovate the place, i don't see the level of service improving beyond "poor"." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"Zebra River Lodge review"
We had one of the higher rooms with the nice view and it was totally acceptable but more functional than good looking! , we had not stayed in a guesthouse before so did not really know what quality of accomodation to expect.
The food though at ZRL was superb, all guests sitting out chatting over dinner on the verandah very nice. Mega, the guide, took us on the drive/walk to the spring which was good.
I don't think ZRL should advertise as having a swimming pool though (I Know Expert Africa does not actually state it as such in their brochure which is fairer) as its really just a fish pond and so for somewhere to relax this lets it down if you are expecting this." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
"Zebra River Lodge review"
If we had stayed just one night we would have left feeling that it was a bit disappointing. However by the second night the place had started to grow on us as had the company. Elka is planning to do a spring clean/spruce up which should help." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
"Zebra River Lodge"
The area provided ample opportunities to walk safely in a lovely environment." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 2n in Zambia
"Beautiful location."
Again the roads to this location require a 4x4." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
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