Spitzkoppen Lodge

This place is described as dramatic and that it is! The granite peaks, towering domes are incredible, their formations and size really do take your breath away as a scenery to be surrounded by and stay within. We loved this place and the lodge, so very well designed to work with the natural environment, the pool very cool! The chalets are very nice, spacious and well designed with lovely verandah. And a little buggy can take you there too! The food was definitely the best we ate in our time in Namibia, considering the isolation of the place for getting fresh ingredients, the creative 4 course meal we had each evening was delicious, really very impressed! staff friendly and you get a '3 stop' tour for free to see rock paintings and the famous rock arch. Very lovely place and perfect ending to our Namibian holiday (hence toasting the trip with a rose sparkling from SA! watching the sunset and reflecting on what an amazing country this is.

The drive into the lodge is wonderful as is its location, the scenery is stunning. The lodge though is not so good. Our welcome was dreadful, by a local man only interested in selling tours and explaining how the tipping should work, this his primary concern and it was very irritating. The tours themselves were scribbled on a blackboard like some third rate pub signage. I think all the cabins are the same, somewhere between a tent, a mobile home and a cabin. They are perfectly ok but definitely not luxurious. Caravanning really. The main lodge is weary, not very comfortable and the food the worst we have had on our 3 week trip. I doubt there is much choice in the area and this lodge is ok, but don't get your expectations too high.

This lodge is beautifully nestled in the Spitzkoppen mountains, and is a slightly otherworldly setting - one of the coolest places we stayed in Namibia, and the staff were all lovely. The rooms were very stylish and comfortable, with lovely bathrooms and balconies, a fridge, a safe, some welcome snacks and just about everything you’d need. Only downside is that it was one of the only places we stayed where there is no air con. This is understandable given the remote location but it might have been good to have a better fan in the room as it was very hot and the one they had didn’t really cut it. The windows do have good insect screens so you can keep the windows open, it was just too windy for that when we were there. The restaurant, bar and pool have excellent sunset views, while the rooms have beautiful sunrise views. We did the small bushman rock art tour which was enjoyable and the sunset drinks afterwards were a real highlight. We’d definitely recommend this lodge.

We stayed here for only 1 night at the start of our road trip around Namibia this year. I regret not staying longer. Everything from the moment we were greeted by the staff with a cold towel and welcome drink (much needed after 2 x 8hr flights, a 2hr hire car pick up challenge, and a 3hr drive!) was fabulous. The rooms were accessed by a golf cart which took you and your luggage to the remote valley on the east side of the Spitzkoppe. The landscape is just awe-inspiring as was the sundowner view before dinner and the food as well. Excellent food (3 course evening meal and good variety of breakfast goods too). The rooms were spacious with a fabulous balcony and plenty of amenities in the well appointed bathrooms. There are plenty of activities including self- navigated walks around the area, hence we will definitely be coming back to this lodge in the future when we come back to cover another part of the country.

Progressing along the (very bumpy) approach to the lodge, you begin to see the stunning vista surrounding this hidden outpost. We arrived at sundown and were greeted by two zebras, chewing hay against a backdrop of colorful rock formations. There was a mixup with our reservation, but the lodge was able to accommodate us without a problem, and our guide greeted us cheerfully and explained the following day’s activities before driving us to our cottage. The drive in an open-air cart found us among ancient monoliths that were impressive during the day but absolutely breathtaking at night as we walked through them on our way to dinner. There were carefully placed lights to showcase the natural beauty of the rocks and remind us that we were but infinitesimal humans among nature’s giants. The multi-course, set-menu dinner was chicken, with a highlight of a delicious cool mint and cucumber soup. The pace was relaxed, and the walk back to our cottage was the perfect after-meal activity. The room itself has a bathroom with a separate WC, and the bed (and linens) were comfortable. Note that throughout our stay in Namibia the king-sized beds were actually two twin beds pushed together. The highlight of the room was the deck, where we sat to view the stars and listen to the hyraxes’ conversations. The following morning we participated in a hiking activity that took us up a chain ladder to see the Bushmen’s Paradise cave paintings. I recommend wearing gloves for the chain ladder for a more comfortable climb, but others were just fine without them. Our guide took us up slowly, but it is an activity that requires some strength and a moderate level of fitness. The views of rock formations and cave paintings make the (fun) trek worthwhile! The stay at the Spitzkoppen Lodge was enjoyable and memorable. Even though we were able to stay only one night, we highly recommend a visit!

Carefully designed to melt into the scenery, has a 5 minute walk or golf buggy will take you to your tent like lodge. Each separate from the other so you can appreciate these amazing surroundings feeling alone. Fantastic view of morning sunrise direct from the spacious comfortable bed. Or out onto your private terrace. Each room equipped with everything you could want or need. The main lodge has great views for sunset and lovely terrace and pool set into the rocks. Good set menu, with some of the best food we’ve had on our 2 week trip.