Namib Desert Lodge

6/10

Pleasant

22 Nov 2025

Roxann

Excellent rooms, pools, staff. Mediocre food.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 Sep 2025

Cheuk Hei

The blanket was dirty. The staff was not in particular welcoming. However they offer an affordable price which makes up to it

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2025

Edgar

NETTE GEPFLEGTE ANLAGE. FREUNDLICHES PERSONAL.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2025

Theo

Excellent!

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2025

Obeng

I absolutely enjoyed my short stay at Namib Desert Lodge

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2024

Erin

Namib Desert Lodge was such a lovely place to stay. The rooms and lodge were comfortable and well-kept; the food in the restaurant was great; the service was wonderful. They offered great excursions for guests who were interested in this.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2024

min

A great company

My GoPro was lost there and they found it and then delivered it to Etosha Safari Lodge, another hotel of the same company, where we stayed a few days later. This tells a lot positively about this company. On this trip we only used Gondwana hotels and services. The company didn’t disappoint us. I highly recommend Gondwana.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2024

fiona

Excellent service and lovely staff.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2024

Sungwon

Never forget the moments!

Everything in Namib Desert Lodge was really good! Please join also the desert exploration programs!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2022

James

Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The location was fantastic. Would love to stay here again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2022

Edo

Nice place, friendly staff. Good family room. For dinner there were only meat options but the chef was able to prepare fish which was very nice. Also the quota on internet was a bit inconvenient. But a very nice place overall also for families.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2021

Lionel

Excellent service

The service here definitely stands out as these are some of the nicest and most helpful hosts I’ve ever met. However, the facilities are also excellent with good food. Excursion is also awesome and well worth the price.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2021

EJ

Highlight of the trip

Wonderful stay and incredible service. Stayed in the tented camp, was very well equipped, beautiful, and clean. Found the staff to be exceptionally hospitable and helpful.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

We stayed in a standard tent. The tents are located a short drive/walk from the main lodge...a completely peaceful and beautiful desert setting near fossilized red dunes. From the description on Expedia, I thought the tent would have a very minimal kitchen. What a pleasant surprise to find a refrigerator, 2-burner stove, sink, pots and pans and cooking utensils, dishes and cutlery, camping chairs, and everything needed for BBQ/braai! We bought food at the store at the gas station in Sesriem and were able to cook for ourselves at night and enjoy a campfire under the stars...and housekeeping staff did our dishes in the morning! We also ate some of our meals at the lodge. Unfortunately, they were offering a limited menu (rather than buffet) because there were very few guests due to Covid.

Staff were kind and helpful, and several times someone dropped by the tent to make sure our needs were met.

Be aware that the tents are very chilly at night during winter. With warm clothes and the nice warm bedding provided, we managed just fine.

We loved our stay and would be happy to return.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2021

Verified traveler

The property is super nice, located almost 10km off the main road near a beautiful outcropping of rocks. Got a pleasant greeting when arriving, but was made to wait for my tent even when it was obvious there were no guests the previous night. They are pretty particular about not checking in before 200 pm. Dinner was quite expensive for Namibian standards (330 R), but was quite good with an open buffet. It included dessert in their very nice dining area. A number of oryx were visible just outside the dining area just after dark. Stayed in the tents, which were new, clean and very livable. Overall a very pleasant experience for the money, but they should let up if rooms/tents are available and guests come a bit early.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2021

Verified traveler

We enjoyed our tent. It was perfect for a family of four and had everything that we needed. Excellent to have a large fridge and freezer and the kitchen was well equipped. The only negative is that most of staff are pretty grumpy and rude.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2020

Jiani

When I arrived, they had no idea of my booking. Luckily, they had room, but this should not have happened. Especially if you book a year in advance.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Aug 2019

Barbara

Nice walking trail around the water hole with some Oryxes.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2019

SAIDAH

Great stay overall. The lodge is a true oasis and a welcome sanctuary of lush green foliage and birdsong in the middle of the desert. One word of caution - if you need access to the internet, they have an outmoded voucher system that makes using the internet both highly inefficient and costly for guests. Connecting and sharing with family back home was a pain. Aside from our frustration with the internet access, we had an amazing stay! Highly recommend if you are planning to unplug completely.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2019

Barbara

Very enjoyable desert visit

Beautiful setting against the desert backdrop, wildlife wandering outside our patio, we really enjoyed our stay here and also enjoyed a couple of the local hikes, it is nice that they have marked trails. The pools are lovely especially after a hot day hiking the dunes. Great service and excellent food, good thing because there is nothing else nearby! There were freshly cooked options at both the breakfast (eg. omelet) and dinner (eg. stir-fry) very much appreciated as I am not a fan of buffet meals. The roads are quite rough and this lodge is a ways outside of Sesriem however that worked well for us as we were heading north to Swakopmund the day after touring the dunes. Highly recommend! My 2 suggestions are (1) fridge in the room and (2) a la carte dinner options.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

We loved this place! Very friendly and welcoming the moment we arrived and for our entire stay. Very impressed with the whole operation. Our “Sundowner” drive with Riann was a big and somewhat unexpected highlight. He is very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor. Would absolutely recommend this place and hope to return someday.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2018

Simon

We loved this lodge and the scenery. We hadn’t appreciated quite how remote it is and two nights was a good length of time to stay. We did some of the walking routes which are marked and enjoyed the pool. The food was good but the choice was limited for lunches. A beautiful view and location.

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2018

Patrick

Namib Desert Lodge.

The hotel is quite remote, not bad. Just no a la carte dinner, only a very very large buffet which I was not up for. No other eating establishments within 49-50 miles. Rooms and gardens are very clean and comfortable. However the sink’s cold water faucet did not work. Also the only electrical outlet in the room wasn’t working (fixed). A nice pace to stay on the northern end around Solitaire.

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2017

Verified traveler

Lovely oasis

Beautiful set up and garden in spectacular setting

6/10

Pleasant

05 Mar 2017

jhonny

Key location when visiting Sossusvlei

If you are planning to stay 2 nigths in the area this hotel is a good option since it is located between Sesriem and the Dunes. With this, you can save ~1 hr driving on your arrival, enjoy the activities around Sesriem and dedicate the next day to go to The Dunes, Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. You will be tired at your return so you can relax at the hotel pool and enjoy nice buffet. There is no tv, no internet in the roomwhich is good for the family time. You only have them at the reception area. When we went, hotel was full of transit groups of retied people. It was ok and did not cause any issue.

8/10

Excellent

03 Jan 2017

Thomas

Outdated but does the job

A little outdated when compared to other options, but a nice place nonetheless. Dinner was decent, breakfast was good, staff was nice. A 40min drive to the park gates

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2016

Rosemary

Gem in the desert

What you see when you approach is definitely not what you get once you are inside. Although it was a trek to reception for wi if and tv only at the bar the food was great.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2016

Richard

First-Class dining in the desert

Namibia Desert Lodge is about 50 km north of the entrance to Soussesvlei Park, facilitating an early morning departure for the park (a necessity given the midday heat). We were very impressed by the staff, several of whom were particularly helpful with travel tips and other advice, and all of whom performed their tasks with real professionalism. The meals were superb -- the best we experienced in Namibia outside of Windhoek. The WiFi is unreliable -- no surprise given the lodge's remote site.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2015

Ravi

Good Hotel however, food needs some variety

Excellent location, good hotel however, food is only catered for Europeans/Germans, so other nationalities will suffer.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2014

Mark

Great desert vacation

Desert lodge was beautiful. Pool was great and relaxing - lots of chairs and umbrellas. Tasty food in the restaurant. Wish it was a bit closer to Sossusvlei, but not terribly far nonetheless.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2013

Adrianne and Chris rush

Ideal Base for Sossuslvei

A relaxful delightful place to stay. Staff were helpful, informative and friendly. Hotel is well appointed and rooms were comfortable and large. Cuisine was superb. Great selection. Electricity supply creates a problem for hotel sometimes at night. If visiting in summer airconditioning may not operate 24 hours.

8/10

Excellent

07 Nov 2012

R Lloyd

A little goes a long way

There's isn't much tech in the desert - no phone, tv, or wifi - but the service, tours, facilities, and bustle of this inexpensive lodge made for warm home-comings each evening I stayed. Restaurant staff was very attentive, food interesting and plentiful. Definitely take advantage of the Sossusvlei and Sundowner tours (hey, you've done enough desert driving). And bring your own toiletries! The location is farther from the Park than other lodges, but it's situated nicely against the petrified dunes you'll soon be toasting with a Sundowner cocktail!

8/10

Excellent

23 Oct 2012

Sultan

Short Stay

The lodge was well positioned close to petrified dunes and with some walks that could be undertaken on your own to get a real 'feel' for the environment. On our walk we had an Oryx trot a few metres away from us! There is a small water hole near the lodge that attracts such game and particularly birds. The lodge has a variety of trees and flora all labelled which in turn attracts the birds and bees! Very well maintained and run. The lodge is about 5 km drive from the entrance gate at the main road and that provides the staff with the opportunity to have someone meet you when you arrive at the lodge, assist with parking and baggage and take you on a tour of the facilities and to show you your room. A couple of negative points were that there was no TV in the room although the booking form suggested such and also no tea/coffee making facility or mini-fridge. The TV was no real loss as there is so much to see outside your room (ours was facing the dunes and open grassland) but inability to brew a cuppa or have your own cold drink was annoying. Also the food and drink prices seemed a bit steep. We had lunch at one of the other lodges in the area and it was a much more reasonable cost although the room rates were much higher. Also for a buffet, a choice between two main dishes is a bit restrictive unless you are willing to eat anything that moves!

Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2012

Claire

Lovely but Far From Dunes of Soussesvlei

Here is the deal on the location- THE FAMOUS SAND DUNES OF SOUSSESVLEI ARE A 2 HOUR DRIVE. Since the drive from Windhoek on poorly maintained, gravel roads to the lodge was 4.5 hours that was fine with us but limited access for sunrise and sunset to enjoy the breathtaking red dunes.
The setting of Namib Desert was beautiful with compressed sand dunes as a back drop that were lit at night. The room was comfortable though air conditioning was limited to hours decided by hotel. There were marked walking trails complete with written guides available at reception. The food was buffet style and fine.

Yes, I recommend it for 2 nights as long as the traveler understands the distance to the dunes.On the Expedia site the lodge states the distance to the park is 60 kilometers to the gate. The dunes are another hour inside the gate- a bit misleading to the tune of 2 hours round trip.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2026

Henrik

En fantastisk lodge med super god service og faciliteter. Maden (morgen, middag og aften) var fantastisk

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Guillaume

Amazing lodge !! Beautiful views, great pool and the restaurant was good. Would recommend !

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2025

Sebastian

Traumhaft schöne Umgebung

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2025

Edinilza

Alles passte. Sunrise walk 5 km sehr zu empfehlen. Sehr freundlich, sehr sauber.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2025

Luana

Atendimento impecável

Sensacional!
O lugar e o atendimento!
Muito bem situado. Desde a portaria, tem seus nomes na portaria já listados.
O recepcionista, Paulus, o staff que nos atendeu sempre bem no buffet.
Alegres, prestativos, solícitos.
Com certeza eu recomendo muito o local!

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

05 Nov 2024

Karlheinz

Sehr große Hotelanlage, dennoch sehr schöner Aufenthalt. Sehr leckeres Essen

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2024

Verified traveler

Kaikin puolin mahtava paikka! Maisemat huikeat!
Keihäsantilooppeja ja pahkasika oli joka päiväunien vieras.
Lähipolut kannattaa käydä kävelemässä.

Ravintolassa tarjoiltava ruoka tulisi suojata linnuilta. Joka ruokailussa pikkulinnut söi useista astioista. Liekö tästä aiheutunut kevyttä vatsa ongelmaa?

Uima-allas vesi voisi olla pari astetta lämpimämpää…

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Oct 2024

ANGEL

Luxury in the desert

Nice Lodge in the middle of the Namib desert

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2024

Andreas

It was a pleasure to stay at your lodge

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2024

Ingrid

Schöne Unterkunft nach dem Besuch der Dünen.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2023

Johannes

Super friendly and knowledgeable staff

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2023

Werner

absolut klasse, würden wir jederzeit wieder buchen

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2023

Estelle

Nous avons adoré notre séjour dans cet établissement spacieux et très qualitatif. La piscine n’est pas chauffée, il faut le savoir, et la wifi n’arrive que difficilement dans les chambres - ca n’est un problème que quand on a passé de nombreuses heures sur des routes sur lesquelles il n’y a déjà pas de réseau. Seul bémol de la chambre, la clim beaucoup trop froide à notre arrivée (16° quand nous sommes arrivés). Le restaurant est d’excellente qualité - je recommande le steak de springbok, très bien grillé, avec sa sauce au vin rouge. Le personnel est adorable, très arrangeant. Nous avons fait l’expédition guidée vers Sossulsvei, qui représente un certain budget (110€ par personne) mais ce fut très agréable de déléguer la conduite sur cette longue distance, sans parler de Ronny, qui est un guide très compétent et sympathique. Nous avons bénéficié de ses connaissances, d’un petit déjeuner quelques kilomètres après l’ouverture du parc (cafe, sandwich, pommes et jus de fruit) puis d’un pique nique au déjeuner une fois sortis du parc (viande froide, salade grecque, petits légumes grillés très savoureux, œufs durs) dans un lieu d’exception très bien choisi. Si c’était à refaire, nous le referions sans hésiter une seconde.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2023

Ralf

Wunderschöne Umgebung, sehr schöne Anlage , toller Wildtierbestand

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Mar 2022

Verified traveler

Ruhig gelegen und freundliches Personal

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

15 Nov 2021

Manfred

angenehme Lodge mit 2 schönen großen Pools

Im großen und ganzen ok, freundliches Personal. Die Anlage selbst hat 2 große wohltemperierte Pools. Man kann von seinem Häuschen aus an einem Wasserloch Perlhühner und Oryxe beobachten. Das Menü am Abend (wir haben nur 1 x dort gegessen) hat uns nicht begeistert. Außerdem gab es keine Kühlmöglichkeit im Zimmer, wie auch in verschiedenen anderen Gondwana Lodges. Man ist immer aufs Restaurant angewiesen, wenn man ein kaltes Getränk möchte.

Partner