Hoodia Desert Lodge

Excellent resort close to Sossusvlei with great food and accomodation and ultra solicitous staff. We had an excellent lunch in the desert after a sweaty walk in the dunes. Paulus organised a wonderful sundowner for us. It was an unforgettable experience!

The lodge is attractively presented and situated on the edge of a hilly outcrop which makes for a spectacular backdrop. Thomas and his staff gave us a very warm welcome. The absolute highlight of our stay was being guided by Lucas around Sossusvlei. He was very knowledgeable and friendly and we enjoyed getting to know him over lunch which was delicious and beautifully laid out under the shade of a tree. He also dropped us off for sundowners on one of the evenings which was another highlight. The stars have to be seen to be believed. Our airconditioning unit struggled to cool our room in the extreme heat of the afternoon, but otherwise the accommodation was very pleasant and spacious. My only disappointment was that on Christmas morning we were made to feel like we were in the way on the verandah of the lodge when staff began cleaning around us. We moved inside,, but there we were also in the way, as vacuuming and carpet cleaning was taking place. Staff apologised for the activity and noise. Whilst we understand the need to keep the environment clean , I don’t think guests pay top dollar to be made to feel this way, especially when there is nowhere else to go. Nonetheless, a very nice lodge with great activities which we can certainly highly recommend.

We booked 3 nights and two of the only 11 tented chalets for us 4 through Expert Africa and did enjoy every single minute of our stay at Hoodia. The owners Henreza & Thomas with their dedicated team and attention to details have created the ultimate desert lodge experience. Special mention to the food. Under the professional & expert direction of our guide Paulus, we enjoyed the sundowner and learnt a lot about the desert ecosystem during the excursion to the dunes and petrified trees. Instead of staying inside the park or closer to the park, It is definitely worth the money and the about 30’ to 45’ max additional driving distance to the park entrance. You get so much more privacy, quality service, luxury and attention. We can highly recommend.

Sadly, I was disappointed with the service and the owner’s conduct. The attitude was rude, and it created an uncomfortable environment. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this business. There are far better options available with a more respectful approach to customers.

This is a small (12 rooms) boutique lodge in a wonderful setting where the staff could not have been more friendly, welcoming and helpful. The rooms are very African in style fitting perfectly in the setting. We opted for the Sossusvlei Excursion with exclusive “Out of Africa” Dune Picnic Lunch - absolutely amazing and definitely worth the very early start. Our guide was super knowledgeable pointing out wildlife that as tourists we would have missed. Our geography ‘lesson’ with map drawing on the sands was really quite something and explained a lot about why Namibia is as it is. It is defined worth going up the dune known as Big Daddy - the views are spectacular and it is reasonably hard work as your feet are slipping on the sand but if you are reasonably fit you will be fine. The salt pan setting is quite remarkable. What really rounded off the trip was the lunch under a tree - beautifully set up with table cloth, carpet and proper set table. The food like all the food at the lodge was fabulous. This trip is a must. As is the sundowner trip which we did the following evening. More fabulous scenery and dressed table with great wines. - no attention to detail is lost. I cannot recommend this place enough - all the staff seem to really enjoy what they do and want you to have a wonderful time. We certainly did and it will stay long in the memory. Thanks to all for making it so special.

Hoodia is an ideal place for a few days in the Sesreim area, ideally located near to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. The staff are just lovely people and the food was better than expected, we ate the best meat ever! The sundown tour is breathtaking. Thank you to all at Hoodia for making my birthday treat so very special.