Ndhovu Safari Lodge

Unfortunately we only spent 1 night in the buffalo suite. The swing bed on the outside has the most beautiful view of the river. We saw buffalo, impala, elephants and lots of hippos. While we were waiting for dinner, the wood owls kept calling, incredibly beautiful. The food was very tasty. Next time we will stay longer.

Our stay at Ndhovu was a memorable experience. We were warmly welcomed by Ralph, the owner. The central lodge is a dramatic open wooden structure and terrace overlooking the Okavango river, with magnificent views of buffalo and elephants on the opposite bank. We stayed in the campsite, which was in a beautiful, peaceful spot from which we could appreciate the birdlife and enjoy sunset over the river. At night we could hear the nighttime activities in the river, from the safety of the raised river bank. We had dinner in the lodge, sitting in long sociable tables with other guests. The food was delicious and creatively prepared with local game. The chef accommodated our various dietary requirements (vegetarian and gluten free) and even specially cooked a loaf of gluten free bread for us. We wished we had had time to stay for several days at least, in order to benefit from the interesting excursions available and soak up more of the lovely atmosphere.

Ndhovu Safari Lodge is located by the Okavango River, on the Namibia side. The campsite is very good — spacious, with shared showers and toilets. The staff are very friendly, and the price is very reasonable. There’s a common area where you can enjoy a sunset cruise on the river to see hippos (highly recommended). You can also have drinks, dinner, and breakfast there. The menu is set, so you can’t choose, but we had the zebra lasagna for dinner — absolutely delicious!

Beautiful lodges, view on the river with elephants, hippos, gazelles and other animals enjoying their ' late afternoon drinks' at the other side of the river. Lodges are top, beautiful constructed with wood. German quality. Nice swing bed outside on the veranda with view on the river. The lion lodge had a bath outside with view on the river. The buffalo lodge was as nice but without the bath. Both were spacious! Great shower! Food was excellent, the chef knows what he is doing. Lovely food and presentation on the plate.

Nice quiet campsite, near the river (not all sites are within view), with a great place to watch sunset, and a high quality sunset cruise on the river.

A real gem on the Okavango! This lodge is perfectly situated on the banks of the river, with spectacular views of the water and the wildlife that it attracts. The food is sensational and the service top flight. You can't do any better for the price.