Overall we had a good stay however rooms need desperate updates for them to be charging luxury prices. The masonry with exposed pipes or patchwork repairs, inferior finishes, dusty floors - they need to invest in someone who will help give them a polished look. Garbage kept at entrance parking needs to be in a skip bin not on the ground, stinking in hot sun. All this is an owner management issue, the staff does their best. Now is not the time to be cheap. We visited other lodges in the area and they offered far more. Didn't do any activities but weren't enticed to except Baboon walk. Tour offerings could have more range.

Beautiful and dramatic setting. Great staff. So much potential. Meals were nice.

Stayed in September 2024

Is up to management but in general it was really nice and not fair to complaint about anything!

Rocky layout and View.

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing honestly !

The view, the accommodation (very conformatable and clean room, with a lot of amenities) the staff (very friendly and helpful) and the food (homemade and delicious). Big plus for the tea time and the cakes !! We loved it !

Stayed in August 2024

Could do more to stop creepy crawlies getting into the rooms

Incredible location. Staff were amazing.

Stayed in June 2024

The food was average and the corkage for bringing your own wine very high.

Beautiful setting with camping chairs to view the mountain outside our tent. The shower was very rustic and the aircon a bonus in the bedroom. The restaurant was well located and had an awesome terrace. The staff were all excellent.

Stayed in June 2024

Be aware that you do need a good 4x4 car to get all the way up to the lodge. We actually enjoyed that bit, but if you don't you can also park at a lower parking spot and have the staff come pick you up.

What a wonderful and unique lodge! The location is just breath-taking and the cabins/tents are luxurious and well spaced out from each other. And the staff is warm and professional and made sure that we for our anniversary also got a surprise from the lodge. We stayed in room 6 (thanks to others for mentioning this in their review) which has a stunning view, even better than the rest of the rooms. The common areas are well taken care of and have everything you need. We did a sunset hike (not a hike actually, it took 10 mins to get up to the small peak from the lodge), where you have an unobstructed view of the plains below the mountains during sunset. Here we could also observe a family of 18 baboons playing a hundred meters from us.

Stayed in May 2024

Loved all about this place, so unique! The views are gorgeous! Tent like house is so special. Staff is friendly! Food is nice. Enjoyed every moment of it!

Stayed in May 2024

Ondudu exceeded our expectations in every way. The location, environment and atmosphere were incredible, the hospitality of all the staff was commendable, the tented rooms were lovely, and the views were breathtaking. Please Don't miss the chance to visit this place, and if possible a minimum of 2 nights to fully enjoy an unforgettable retreat.

Stayed in May 2024

Amazingly located, a breathtaking experience! Great food, super friendly staff, and we did a wonderful guided walk at sunrise

Stayed in March 2024

Everything! We felt at home in paradise! The people are so so kind and friendly, the food is very very good & the houses are more than beautifull! We will come back!

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing negative!

Wonderful Location. So beautiful! The staff is extremely nice. Great rooms with a good vibe.

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing.

Amazing location and great staff. The lodge is well integrated into nature which makes your experience even better. The tour guide is extremely knowledgeable, we had a great time. A high variety of small and medium sized animals can be found.

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing really, but our bedspread had some dusty spots.

The view from the restaurant. Also, the hospitality from the crew.

Stayed in October 2023

The uniqueness of the lodge and its location. Very pleasant and helpful staff

Stayed in October 2023

The lights around the camp, though necessary, was a distraction, from the night skies. Apparently this is being addressed by the new owners who are going to use sensor lights. The tent was a little dusty and can get very warm in the afternoon.

The tent we had booked was enormous and comfortable. The furnishings, like cushions for outside chairs, was a little uneven ie some had cushions and others did not. The location in a private reserve was spectacular with huge boulders and views spectacular. There are quite a few trails which you can walk by yourself. Servings at dinner and breakfast were generous; tea time cake was a lovely addition. I recommend this place before or heading out of Windhoek. No. 6, which a friend stayed in, was the best for views but a fair walk from the restaurant!

Stayed in September 2023

Starting to look a little tired and in need of a freshen up. Beware it is definitely not suitable for those with mobility difficulties. While there are walkways and ramps to reach the rooms, the restaurant/bar/pool are a bit of a walk up a hill and my elderly mother found it really quite a struggle.

Stunning location, beautiful lodge, love the wildlife (daisies, dassie rats, lovebirds...), and we were very well looked after by the wonderful staff.

Stayed in May 2023

Should not put vinegar on all food.

Excellent location. Knowledgable staff Perfect secluded Greta walks Good wildlife

Stayed in May 2023

It’s a bit too hot in the tent especially in the afternoon.

Location. Natural setting. Service. Views. Dining area. Walks.

Stayed in March 2023

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The place is awesome. Hidden in the hill, just wonderful. Our familytent was spaceous and had everything you need. The view from the bed and the terrasse was breathtaking. The crew, especially Timo, did an excellent job. Timo knew everything and he was extremly helpful.

Stayed in February 2023

our rental car couldn’t make it the last 300m to the lodge. you need to have a big car and be a good driver as it’s very steep. would have been nice to know bevrir: but we called the staff and they picked us up immediately - so the service is very good. the tent gets very hot in summer time and there is only one ventilator. gets cool at night, so at sleep time is ok.

great location in the middle of the mountains, big tents with a personal terrace, very clean and super friendly staff. different tours possible (sun rise, sundowner,..). lunch options for a very fair price. great breakfast and dinner. fridge in the room.

Stayed in March 2023

Absolutely stunning. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food was delicious. We will definitely be back.

Stayed in July 2022

Feeding wild animals by the staff, ignored my dietary request, no proper room introduction...where do you turn lights on? Too much bright artificial light shining into room. Cheap plastic bird feeder in front of restaurant totally detracted from ambience of wild Namibia.

Stayed in April 2022

The only problem I had there was with the heat. It was impossible to be in the tent during the day, the little fan near the bed doesn't solve the problem. I suggest you put over the tents the same kind of roof you have in the restaurant. That's the only reason why I don't give a 10 to the lodge.

I loved the place, it's very well conceived and with a lot of wildlife. A lovely spacious tent, loved the open concept of the bathroom. Good food in the restaurant and it's great that there is a bird feeder and water near the restaurant, I took some lovely photos from the birds. Lovely staff, a special mention to the safari guide, Reino (I hope it's well written :) and for Timo, at the restaurant. He certainly knows as much about wildlife as he knows about food! A big thank you to everybody!

Stayed in December 2021

Hospitality was poor. There is a clear discord between staff and management, which is heavily felt. I was ill-informed on the politics re hiking, reporting to front-desk etc. I was penalised for going on a walk on my own. Communication was aggressive and information on the 'how-to' at the lodge were missing in the 'rooms' - hence the verbal 'abuse' was uncalled for. Even if the 'lodge' is undergoing certain updates, the customer should NEVER be at fault. I gather, from this disappointing experience, that the saying 'customer is king' or ' the customer is always right' is unheard of at this location. I had asked whether it was safe to go for a walk and was informed that there were no dangerous animals - dassies do not attack people. The manager on the other hand informed me that there was leopard about ... information discord at its best. My list is very long - but this should be enough. Suffice it, that I will not visit this place again and cannot recommend it. Price-Performance ratio is WAY off - in a negative sense.

You need a 4x4 to get up to the place. Accommodation was generous in space and nice enough. Sadly there was no view to speak of. The food was poor - not what I anticipated for the rate charged.

Stayed in March 2024