Gondwana Namib Desert Lodge

The red sanstone cliffs make the property so worth visiting. You won’t find hiking trails such as those in neighboring lodges and not even those in sesriem. The lodge offers sossusvlei excursion which costs about 150 usd per person where lunch and unlimited drinks are included. The sundowner excursion just around 50 usd is a must! The sunset from the top of the red sandstone cliffs is out of this world and they serve a beautiful snack tray with drinks while you enjoy the sunset. There’s wildlife everywhere such as oryxes, birds like guinea fowls, some guys saw giraffes and foxes too. Our guides in both excursions were so nice and professional. The buffet breakfast was just ok in my opinion nothing extravagant but decent. The buffet dinner also was just ok although the grilled steak was nice. The design of the reception, the restaurant, and the pool area is lovely with ornate ceilings and walls. I enjoyed shopping in their souvenir shop. It was a good decision to stay here instead of Sesriem for the sundowner at the sandstone cliffs, and the well marked hiking trails by the cliffs. The room has a safe where you can put your valuables and the heater worked just fine. There’s a good supply of hot water which I really enjoyed after each excursion. My room had a perfect view of the cliffs which I enjoyed from the huge balcony. The property has 2 swimming pools with great views. Wifi worked perfectly everywhere even in rooms that are far from the reception and restaurant.

(1) The hotel’s very attentive staff, especially Rudi, who went the extra mile to help us to repair a flat tire. (2) The hotel’s guides, especially Elvienne, an excellent professional. (3) Breakfast - full of delicious meals for all tastes! (4) Dinner - the same! (5) The swimming pools. (6) The nice atmosphere. (7) Good WiFi signal all over the premises.

Morning and afternoon nature drives on the surrounding area.

The property is beautiful and the room was clean and spacious with a comfortable bed. The staff was friendly and the food was good. In the morning there were a number of oryx grazing on the property, which was a real treat. They are a larger and very beautiful species of antelope. I was only there for one night as I only had 6 days in Namibia. If I get to return I will stay there again.

Staff put great effort into giving you an amazing experience in the Namib desert. Greatly appreciated. Very clean and tidy. The excursions they offer are given by very dedicated and experienced guides. I really recommend the Sundowner Dune Drive and the Sossusvlei Excursion (where abundant food was provided all day!)