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The 10 best Lodges in Namibia, Namibia
Discover the best Lodges in Namibia including Moon Mountain Lodge, Immanuel Wilderness Lodge, Vingerklip Lodge, Toshari Lodge, Shametu River Lodge, Twyfelfontein Country Lodge, Mushara Lodge, Hobatere Lodge, Mount Etjo Safari Lodge, Etosha Safari Lodge.
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1. Moon Mountain Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 441 reviews
Moon Mountain Lodge is an ultra-luxury tented lodge ideally located at the foot of the Naukluft Mountains. Large, airy rooms offer all the comforts of a luxury hotel suite with infinite views from your bed or private splash pool. The lodge is situated 56 km from Sesriem — the gateway to Sossusvlei, home to the world’s highest dunes and close to the quaint little village of Solitaire. Moon Mountain Lodge offers 17 accommodation units each with a private plunge pool. Rooms offer spectacular views of the adjacent mountain ranges or desert landscape. In addition, each unit is individually decorated. The Executive Suites feature detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include separate deep soaking bathtubs, double sinks and handled showers with rainfall shower heads. Our fully-licensed Cosmos Bar serves drinks throughout the day and is adjacent to a large deck overlooking the desert plains and petrified dunes in the distance.
Great vistas
Reviewed By 33conradVery good with stunning views and good food. Rooms are well laid out - shower was not as warm the first day but improved the next day. Restaurant area was nice with some interesting seating and a good selection of wines.
2. Immanuel Wilderness Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 622 reviews
Welcome to Immanuel Lodge. An oasis of tranquility in the Namibian savannah. We're located just minutes from the city of Windhoek, but you wouldn't guess it. Out here in the bush, it feels like you're a thousand miles from anywhere. Breathe in the clean, crisp air. Gaze out across the grassy plains that stretch to the horizon beneath an endless blue sky. This is the real Namibia - the landscapes, the animals, the people. The Immanuel Wilderness Lodge lets you experience it all up close, without sacrificing comfort. We're a family-run business that offers quality amenities, a "gemütlich" atmosphere and award winning German-African cuisine. So join us. Come to relax, to unwind, to discover. Immerse yourself in the mystery and majesty of the Namibian wilderness. Our rooms offer cosy comfort and a rustic, authentic Namibian atmosphere. The thatched roofs and ceiling fans keep the temperature pleasant year round, whether you're visiting in the hot months of summer or the middle of winter. All rooms have their own ensuite bathroom with 24-hour hot water. While the sublime surroundings may tempt you to sit back with a good book and relax all day, there's so much more to explore in the local area. We offer guided tours to nearby farms, where you'll see the mythical wildlife for which Africa is famous, such as lions, leopards and cheetahs. The Kavango carver's market is a great place to experience local artisan culture and pick up some souvenirs. And just 20km to the south lies Windhoek, the nation's capital, with its colourful streets and distinctive German atmosphere. Immanuel Wilderness Lodge is perfectly situated in a central location. You can reach any of these sites in just a few minutes' drive.
Perfect starting point for Namibia
Reviewed By pewomunA country lodge that offers excellent service and and quality of food. The perfect atmosphere to start a trip with a lodge close to Windhoek, but offering a countryside feeling. The rooms are in a large garden around the main lodge building.
3. Vingerklip Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 673 reviews
Nestling in a timeless valley is the Vingerklip Lodge on the 3000 ha Farm ¨Bertram". The unbelievable landscape was formed by an glacier more than 300 million years ago. Today we take pride in looking after the environment and conserving the natural beauty of the untouched nature . Either relax at either our sun-upper or sun-downer pool, spot the wildlife from Ingrids Blick or do one of our hikes. Alternatively you can explore the surrounding area by doing your own day-trips - just ask Reinhard for some tips. The 11 double unit thatched bungalows comprising 22 rooms with en suite bathrooms, air-conditioning and are individually furnished and equipped to satisfy all travelers requirements.Each unit has a private terrace to complete the atmosphere of relaxation and tranquility. Eight of the units offer loft accommodation for two children each.
A gorgeous little gem
Reviewed By Nozza68This turned out to be quite the little gem. Fabulous location, stunning views, lovely pools to soothe aching feet, lovely staff and gorgeous restaurant at Eagles Nest. We did both the long hikes - one around Vingerklip and the other around the neighbouring hill. The bedroom was a little dated but very clean and we had a lovely patio with its own little friendly cheeky furry creature! The bed itself was so comfortable.
4. Toshari Lodge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 386 reviews
Situated only 25 kilometres from Andersons Gate at the edge of the magnificent Etosha National Park and close to the main road between the towns of Outjo and Okaukuejo; Toshari Lodge is ideally positioned for day visits into the park; on your own or on our expertly guided tours. A warm welcome awaits you. Toshari Lodge offers a range of accommodation options, including 22 Standard Rooms, 13 Luxury Rooms, 3 Family Rooms and 3 Campsites. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and each room is equipped with mosquito nets, air-conditioning, a small outside sitting area from where you can enjoy the tranquil bush and a tea/coffee station for your convenience. All rooms have ensuite bathrooms, with essential amenities and laundry service is available at a small additional fee. The three private campsites each have their own ablution facilities, and hot water. Campers are welcome to use the facilities at the lodge whether it be drinks, meals, WiFi or a refreshing dip in the pool.
C Gous
Reviewed By cgous948378Very good stay, very good service, very good accommodation, very good food choices of wild meat dishes and environment, easy access and close to Etosha Pan. The surrounding and the walks were good and the pools and eating area.
5. Shametu River Lodge
Overall Ratings
5 based on 310 reviews
Great place to stay on the Caprivi. Beautiful rooms and lovely camp sites with grass and private ablutions.
Reviewed By jennyi96An absolutely wonderful stay at a Lodge on the Okavango River run by a wonderful family. The staff are incredibly helpful, the service is excellent and the food was wonderful (large portions so beware). Definitely would like to return for a longer stay
6. Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 888 reviews
Twyfelfontein Country Lodge is an activity based lodge lying in the core area of Namibia's only World Heritage Site. Only 3km's away from the largest collection of Bushman engravings in Southern Africa, we offer a unique experience in the picturesque, versatile nature of Damaraland. From tracking desert adapted elephants to exploring the geological formations of millions of years, trying to decipher the meaning of bushman folklore from their engravings and paintings, you can experience it all in this beautiful part of Namibia.With 56 rooms and one of the greatest buffets in the country, there is ample space and place to relax, let your hair down and experience this great part of the world with us.
Twyfelfontein County Lodge- desert haven
Reviewed By T6196VEjohnWildwood Motorcycle Tours have been doing regular guided tours in Kaokoland & Damaraland for the past decade and for some reason Twyfelfontein, even though we pass close by never fitted into our route as an overnight stop. I rejigged our route and visited last week. And what a revelation. Without doubt our best lodge of our 11 day tour. First off the rooms are stunning, good aircon , great views and the best showers. The food is without doubt the best we’ve had in the Namibia and costs less half of some rival lodges. And for me the standout was the staff attitude and morale. Without exception everyone was well trained, super friendly and efficient. I went back to restaurant after breakfast when all the diners had left and found the entire food stall singing while cleaning up. Not the staged choir stuff trying to leach a tip from punters, but spontaneous happy song from the back of the scullery to the waitress clearing tables all in joyful song. It put a spring in my step for the entire day. Chatting to my clients after the all rated Twyfelfontein as the best stop of the tour. We’re heading back to the region with our biggest tour of the year in October and Twyfelfontein County Lodge is definitely on the itinerary.
7. Mushara Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 410 reviews
A Namibian gem
Reviewed By BiggySmilesA luxurious lodge on the outskirts of Etosha National Park that is a truly epic place to stay. Amazing and friendly staff - excellent lunch, dinner, and breakfast, wonderful and insightful game drive and a perfect room and swimming pool area. Couldn't ask for anymore. We wish we could have stayed longer than two nights!
8. Hobatere Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 270 reviews
Hobatere Lodge is strategically located 65 km north of Kamanjab on the western border of the Etosha National Park. The lodge has an airstrip and is situated in a concession area of 8,808 ha which is home to a wide selection of game, including elephant, giraffe, eland and Hartmann's zebra.
Dissapointing to see the deterioration.
Reviewed By mfuweI will admit to having stayed at Hobatere several time under the previous ownership but will attempt to be totally objective in this subsequent review under the new regime. From the start booking was straightforward but was surprised that my card guaranteeing the reservation was charged immediately with the full amount. Even Agents don't do that. We went with an open mind but it was apparent from entering the concession gate that maintenance was needed. OK. The rains had damaged the track but overall it is not as driveable as it once was. Reception was fine, and check in progressed smoothly. We were offered game drives etc., but as we are habituated to self drive we were shocked and surprised to be told this was no longer allowed. So our daylight drives were restricted to the 16km of access track. On previous visits we had enjoyed using the hide some 900 metres from the lodge, accessed by vehicle for safety, and were further disappointed to learn that it was no longer in use. More disappointment ensued when we learned the smaller observation hide attached to the lodge grounds was no longer frequented by wildlife due to wildlife avoiding it because of the new lapa building being too close. On the brighter side our Rondavel was as we remembered it but with the old 'wildwest saloon' half doors now replaced with full size doors which sadly did not fit properly and needed urgent attention by a carpenter. But apart from that we liked the comfort and cosiness of the Rondavel. Meals, drinking and socialising were to be done in the new Lapa and we had no issues with the delicious meals offered each evening. Overall wildlife viewing was disappointing even allowing for us being there in the green season. As forecast we saw little from the walk up hide, not even birds, apart from two elephants in the distance. We did see more after dark on the two night drives we undertook but again not as much as before. I cannot see us returning here unless and until there is evidence of more enlightened management and improvements to the infrastructure.
9. Mount Etjo Safari Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 347 reviews
The lodge is situated in the private Okonjati nature reserve in the North of Namibia, which is home to hundreds of species of birds & animals, ranging from 20 different antelope to elephant, lion, cheetah and black & white rhino. All luxury rooms have en suite facilities and several rooms are furnished with Jacuzzis. Game viewing is undertaken in open safari vehicles or on foot. The pristine African wilderness surrounding the lodge provides unique opportunities for bird and wildlife photography. Participate in the lion and cheetah feeding session and track rhino for a truly African experience. Fossilized dinosaur footprints on site may be visited free of charge. A small souvenir shop/museum outlines the signing of the Namibian Independence Declaration at this historic lodge in 1989. Mount Etjo - encounter Namibia!
BE AWARE, THIS PLACE IS PART OF A HUNTING LODGE!!!
Reviewed By tonid_11We spent 2 nights here and had 3 day Game drives which was a gift from my partner which was arranged by a tour guide. Our first game drive was great, after spotting Giraffe and Elephant we were happy to book for the next day. On the morning of our second game drive we see nothing. Apparently it was too windy for the animals to come out of the bush so they were hiding? or so we were told by our guide. After returning from our drive we sat around the pool area for a hour or so and while there we joked that we heard gun shots. As if anyone would be shooting animals near here we thought. That evening was our third game drive, hoping to see Lions or Rino however we were told by our guide who was different to the mornings, that again the weather was to bad for the animals to be out? I thought the weather was perfect, the wind had died down and there was not a cloud in the sky! And as if animals think oh, the weathers bad so I'm not going out today! Drives was meant to be 3 hours long but after having a sundowner by the river and waiting for our guide to finish his cigarette, we drove back to the lodge, we got back 30 minutes early. we did complain and were offered a bottle of wine as an apology which we refused. We didn't pay for the drive. The verbal communication from the guides were non existent, you would just get the name of the animal which you were looking at but there was no factual information which we learnt on the animals. That evening we spoke to a lady who we had befriended, and she showed us photos of the magnificent Lions we had been wanting to see. She told us she went out with the owner and they knew where the lions were as one had been TAGGED so they knew where to find them! I was horrified. Not only does Mount Etjo tag animals, the guides know where the lions are and they obviously do not show you them on a drive as they earn so much more if you pay for a night time Lion feed. which coincidently, you get asked if you would like to join every evening during dinner. We obviously refused as we believe animals should be in a natural environment and hunt their own food. So it really doesn't matter how many times you pay for a game drive, the likelihood of you seeing lions would be non excitant by looking at the reviews most pay for the lion feed, and the excuse they come up with is the weather! More disturbing is that when returning home we discovered that Mount Etjo is part of Jan Oelofse Hunting lodge which is situated in close proximity to the main lodge. Here you can hunt and kill the animal ( for a high price of course!) as they proudly advertise on their website if you search for it. Looking back we thought that there were some strange men on our drive on the first afternoon. No cameras and dressed over the top in full hunting clothes. We didn't see them on our full day until dinner time around the fire. I could tell they were extremely happy with themselves and with beer in their hands I could hear them talk about seeing that day and I'm sure I heard the word gun. We thought it was strange as we hadn't seen them on the drives that day. but again at the time it didn't register as I guess we were a little naive. The fact that we were in the same room as theses pathetic people makes me feel ashamed to be a human being. We were told that there were only 25 people at Mount Etjo and that if there was an overflow some will be housed in the other lodge, now we know that is Jan Oelofse hunting lodge. Jan Oelofse Hunting lodge even have the audacity to have the words conservation and hunting on there website! I am sure there will be a reply defending pathetic men and women who love nothing more than to put a gun in their hands and shot defenceless animals! If you care for animals and believe they should be free then avoid these places. I feel sick that our money was given to these discussing people who are happy to display their kills. We are now going to work with people who really care about Wildlife Conservation who protect endangered species and try to educate and stop people like this who put profit in front of the welfare or animals.
10. Etosha Safari Lodge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1469 reviews
Guests rave about the view: the restaurant and chalets, situated on a hillock, offer magnificent views of the African bush savannah. All of the 65 double room chalets have air conditioners and mosquito nets, and a choice of three swimming pools between them. Apart from the restaurant and bar there is a wooden platform for sundowners high above the Mopani bush.
Not what we expected
Reviewed By whistler2010This review may be a little unfair because we were travelling on a Rovos journey which is upscale, but this lodge is not. The comparison is with Mokuti Lodge which is where we stayed last time we made the same Rovos journey. We had a couple specific of complaints. The walks to the rooms is very long and for anyone older the distance could be a problem. And meals were buffet style and the food seemed to run out from time to time. I would not chose to stay in this lodge again.
