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Namib Desert Lodge

3.0 star property
Sesriem lodge with 2 outdoor pools and safari
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Standard Triple Room
Hiking
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Water dispenser
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Living room
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is AU$401
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

Room options

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Room amenity

Family Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Room amenity

Family Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
On the C 19; 60 km North of Sesriem, 30 km South of Solitaire, Sesriem

What's nearby

  • Naukluft Mountain Zebra Park - 17 min drive
  • Mt. Remhoogteberge - 90 min drive

About this property

Namib Desert Lodge

Enjoy your visit to Sesriem with a stay at Namib Desert Lodge. After taking a dip in one of the 2 outdoor pools, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this Colonial lodge include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 66 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Built in 2004
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Water dispenser
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Colonial architecture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Furnished patio
  • Fireplace
  • Individually decorated
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • LED light bulbs

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Namib Desert Lodge Namib Desert Sesriem
Namib Desert Lodge Sesriem
Namib Desert Lodge
Namib Desert Lodge Lodge
Namib Desert Lodge Sesriem
Namib Desert Lodge Lodge Sesriem

Frequently asked questions

Does Namib Desert Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Namib Desert Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Namib Desert Lodge?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at Namib Desert Lodge?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Namib Desert Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Namib Desert Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Namib Desert Lodge and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Additional recreation on-site includes game viewing, a wildlife and game drive and a safari. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the lodge's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Namib Desert Lodge?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Does Namib Desert Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished patio.

Namib Desert Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Erin, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
min, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

min, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service and lovely staff.
fiona, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Tyler, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Never forget the moments!
Everything in Namib Desert Lodge was really good! Please join also the desert exploration programs!
Sungwon, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Brit Tove, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Eliezer, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Edo, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Lionel, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
EJ, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

P G, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Andries, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Jiani, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice walking trail around the water hole with some Oryxes.
Barbara, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
SAIDAH, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Barbara, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

HowardPiia, 2-night trip with friends
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