Reviews of Wolwedans Desert Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
81 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Wolwedans Desert Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in May-2018, 10 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Wolwedans Desert Lodge.
Leopard
0% success
Cheetah
0% success
Oryx
100% success
Zebra
90% success
Giraffe
11% success
Wildebeest
11% success
Aardvark
0% success
Brown Hyena
0% success
Meerkat
0% success
Pangolin
0% success
Spotted Hyena
0% success
Mrs H & Mr M
Madrid
"Location and activities"
1 night Arrived 29 Aug 2017
"Stunning location with the most amazing views. The activities were top class, our guide was excellent.
Disappointed by the quality of the meals and some problems in our room (there was no hot water and they did not solve it), we took our showers in the next room." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
Disappointed by the quality of the meals and some problems in our room (there was no hot water and they did not solve it), we took our showers in the next room." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Ms K
Brisbane
"Wolwedans Dune Lodge review"
2 nights Arrived 6 Aug 2017
"This place is extraordinarily fantastic. We were happy to just sit and soak up the ambience. Can recommend the massage and just sitting and enjoying the view. We did a morning drive on the day we departed - nice to have a look around but not many animals if that is what you are looking for, great scenery tho.The only negative was that the staff seemed incapable of booking scenic flights or balloon flights - there are brochures advertising these activities but it seemed impossible to organise either."
See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Poor
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Feedback Response
We are sorry to hear that these travellers had trouble booking activities with Wolwedans and we have heard from Wolwedans on this matter. They said that for activities being planned or booked after check-in that they do have a front office travel desk. The staff here are able to look at the availability and book scenic flights. However scenic flights are subject to availability and only available if planes are incoming to the Wolwedans airstrip or are grounded at the base camp. In the case of the hot–air ballooning, Wolwedans have stated that this activity is best booked in advance for guests who would like to confirm this activity prior to arrival.
Ms S & Mr E
NSW
"Wow! What a setting."
2 nights Arrived 2 Aug 2017
"This was another of Maruska's recommendations and we spent a long time hesitating at the expense. But we are so glad we took her guidance. It was an absolute highlight of our holiday.
The chalets are no more luxurious than other lodges, but the communal areas - dining room, lounge room, bar and pool are all stunningly located, designed, built and furnished. The meals were excellent, the staff friendly and attentive.
Our two game drives with our guide,Sam, were fantastic. The landscape is superb and the sundowners each day were in magical settings." See all these reviews: 24n in Namibia
The chalets are no more luxurious than other lodges, but the communal areas - dining room, lounge room, bar and pool are all stunningly located, designed, built and furnished. The meals were excellent, the staff friendly and attentive.
Our two game drives with our guide,Sam, were fantastic. The landscape is superb and the sundowners each day were in magical settings." See all these reviews: 24n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs L
Brighton
"Amazing place"
2 nights Arrived 25 Jun 2017
"This was an amazing place to stay in terms of location and helpful friendly staff. Tabitha our guide deserves a special mention for her friendly welcome and trips to see the sunset and tracking animals in the desert. It felt good to stay somewhere where they are doing good work and are part of a community.
My only negative comment was that the hot water system broke and I couldn't have a wash one day!" See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
My only negative comment was that the hot water system broke and I couldn't have a wash one day!" See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Dr D & Mrs C
Kent
"Wolwedans Dunes Lodge review"
2 nights Arrived 29 Apr 2017
"Spectacular venue"
See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr R & Mrs M
UK
"Wolwedans"
2 nights Arrived 9 Feb 2017
"Fantastic place and "Terrible Thelma" an outstanding hostess.
Rather too much food in such hot conditions.
Limited activities so perfect just for two nights" See all these reviews: 27n in Namibia; 4n in South Africa; 3n in Botswana
Rather too much food in such hot conditions.
Limited activities so perfect just for two nights" See all these reviews: 27n in Namibia; 4n in South Africa; 3n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Ms AC
SW London
"Wolwedans Dunes Lodge review"
2 nights Arrived 15 Aug 2016
"Spectacular in every way!
My children are still talking about the sun-downers and all the fun they had rolling down endless sand dunes and trying to find white lady spiders." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
My children are still talking about the sun-downers and all the fun they had rolling down endless sand dunes and trying to find white lady spiders." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs L
Dulwich
"A place in a million"
2 nights Arrived 6 Aug 2016
"A place like nowhere else on earth; perched on top of the sand dunes.
We slept under canvas but it was definitely 5 star. My boys preferred it to Sossuvlei.
We found hot water bottles in our bed at night and were woken by stunning sunrises that we could see from our 4 poster bed.
Selma was great and our guide David absolutely fantastic. All the staff were great and there was a very special atmosphere.
The pool area was lovely too." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
We slept under canvas but it was definitely 5 star. My boys preferred it to Sossuvlei.
We found hot water bottles in our bed at night and were woken by stunning sunrises that we could see from our 4 poster bed.
Selma was great and our guide David absolutely fantastic. All the staff were great and there was a very special atmosphere.
The pool area was lovely too." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs C
Suffolk
"Wolwedans Dunes Lodge review"
2 nights Arrived 7 Feb 2016
"Arrived mid afternoon, long drive in (24km) welcomed by David at reception, then driven to Lodge Camp. Helena gave us Rock Shandies, fantastic.
Room 7 has an amazing position as do the rest. Went for Sundowner with guide Bravo, we drank whilst he changed a tyre!! Good 5 course dinner seated with other guests. Breakfast good.
All day game drive with Bravo (120km) not much to see for first hour but numbers of Oryx, Springbok, Giraffe & Ostrich grew from then on. Wonderful views across the plain. Picnic lunch and back by 5.00pm. Pool lovely and cool. Laundry well ironed but had to pay N$95? Very good dinner and breakfast.
Great place to stay in stunning location. Photographers dream." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
Room 7 has an amazing position as do the rest. Went for Sundowner with guide Bravo, we drank whilst he changed a tyre!! Good 5 course dinner seated with other guests. Breakfast good.
All day game drive with Bravo (120km) not much to see for first hour but numbers of Oryx, Springbok, Giraffe & Ostrich grew from then on. Wonderful views across the plain. Picnic lunch and back by 5.00pm. Pool lovely and cool. Laundry well ironed but had to pay N$95? Very good dinner and breakfast.
Great place to stay in stunning location. Photographers dream." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
I&C
UK
"Wolwedans Dunes Lodge review"
2 nights Arrived 17 Oct 2015
"Excellent location and food."
See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
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