Reviews of Central Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
61 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Central Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
"Central Lodge review"
We were fortunate enought to be allocated the garden rooms and they were lovely. So very clean and tidy with every comfort. Clean, crisp bed linen and nice toiletries to revive us after the long trip down the Skeleton coast. The staff were very pleasant and helped us arrange our activities and also resolve a problem with our hire car. They made the phone calls at no extra cost and offered sound advice. Very helpful.
The breakfast was lovely, freshly cooked to order and a nice selection...... and a jar or two of home cooked biscuits for munching on throughout the day! Central by name and Central by nature it was nice to leave the car parked securely and be able to wander the short distance to town. Central guest house also had the most reliable wi-fi we encountered in Namibia!
I can't think of anything they could improve upon. We had a lovely stay in Swakopmund and I would highly recommend the Central Guest House." See all these reviews: 25n in Namibia
"Ok for one night"
"Functional Stopover"
Pool was green, wouldn't recommend a dip!
Room was nice." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia; 5n in South Africa
"Well located."
"Central Lodge review"
Nice room and service ok." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"Central Lodge very comfortable"
"Central lodge"
As it says it is central and is a good place for a stop over. Accommodation rather faded, but quite adequate for a short stay. Very convenient for stocking up in the local shops." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 5n in South Africa
"Central Lodge review"
From here we visited the Giants Playground and Quiver Tree Forest which are very close to the town and both were excellent visits.
When we bought the permit for the Quiver Tree Forest at Greganius Farm we discovered that the farmer had 4 cheetah which were fed daily at 4.00pm (this is not in any guide book) so we went to the feeding session and, with other visitors, were allowed into the enclosure to get up very close to the cheetahs!" See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
"Good stopover on way to Fish River Canyon"
We arrived quite late having visited quiver tree forest and watching the cheetah feeding just north of lodge
Rooms quite basic but more than adequate" See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
"Welcome break at Central Lodge"
It was comfortable and perfectly adequate for breaking the journey south to Fish River. The staff tried very hard to please." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
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