Gondwana Canyon Lodge

Very nice ambiance, sharp staff team and perfect environment. Always impressed when people manage a good hotel resort lodge so extreme far away from the rest of the world. Namibdesert in Gandwana is about 35 to 40 degrees celsius as we arrive, the reception is alert and sharp. Service great and beer cold. Evening diner was good. Way above average. Breakvast simple with care and good. Only missed the sausages. Evening view splendid. If ever you should spend here a couple of days and do the trail early morging. The evening, night, mornig...great silence you can hear the birds fly.

I cant speak more highly of this lodge, withthe absolute highest praise to Charles, who was incredible and went above and beyond any kind of help we could have asked for. Our car was stuck on the side of the road in the middle of seemingly nowhere, and we were able to get a ride to this lodge to seek help. I was really worried about the situation, and thought this would become a big ordeal, but as soon as we arrived and spoke with Charles, he fixed everything. We couldnt have asked for a more gracious staff member who did everything he could to help us get back on track to fix the situation and offer various solutions. It was the most unparalleled experience I have ever had travelling. He offered as much reassurance as he did help. The lodge itself is stunning, all the staff were so kind and attentive. The restaurant was lovely, and the food was delicious. All this aside, I still cant speak more highly of Charles, who truly saved our trip. I would highly recommend this place to absolutely anyone, and am extremely grateful x a million to have met Charles.

The rooms are clean and equipped with everything one needs, the location is astounding, and the whole area is impeccably maintained. The real highlight of this place and our stay was the staff. In this regard, a special mention goes to Timo and Milencia - they were kind and thoughtful. Ps: Milencia has a heavenly voice, but she’s too shy to sing.

Stayed 2 comfortable and enjoyable nights during an Epic Road Trip, which spanned the length and breadth of the Country. Excellent Location, Setting & Outlooks (vistas), good Food, Beverages and Service in general (enthusiastic and willing rather than polished). Room allocated was in a great position right on the front looking-out towards their pool, but minute. Us and the Double bed filled it. No room for Luggage and we were traveling super lite. Terrific scenery & rock formations abound both in their grounds and the area, as do Dassies (Rock Hyraxes) - I counted 90 one evening There is little to do in the Area apart from visiting the Fish River Canyon. Despite the Name it is not close-by. 40+ minutes there and same back. A visit to the Visitor Centre was Out as it was Locked-up tight. The Look-out Point had some níce and quite spectacular Vistas. But once you have visited (walked or driven to) the Hikers & Sunset Viewpoint – you’re done. The Option of driving into and down to Ais-Ais (Canyon floor) did not appeal since that was allegedly a further 2 hours drive each way. We kept that for the next time & will stay on the West-side. This time, the East suited since we were then headed for Grunau, Karasburg, & the SA Border post at Onseepkans