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Vingerklip Lodge
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En route from Swakopmund to the Etosha Pan nestled between the majestic Ugab Terraces, lies a place of mystery amongst wind-sculpted rock and far horizons.
This place is called Vingerklip Lodge.
christina c
2 days ago
Doris König
2 days ago
Sylvie
3 days ago
A very beautiful lodge situated in an enchanting setting. Good evening meal.
Vittoria Boselli
1 week ago
The deterioration of the building is evident everywhere (I'm attaching a photo of the bedside table next to the bed with a broken edge and nails sticking out—dangerous), the pools are dirty and freezing, there's little space for guests to stretch out, and screaming children everywhere because it's apparently a family resort.
The rooms are very small and filled with bulky and useless furniture, and there's no soundproofing from neighbors, so it feels like they're in the room.
Furthermore, even though check-in was at 2:00 PM and we arrived at 3:00 PM, the room wasn't ready yet, and after a wait, we had to insist on having it. They explained it as a water problem, but no excuses for the fact that we paid (a lot) for a room we couldn't use.
There's a very noisy water pump in front of the room, especially when you want to sit on the private terrace and admire the view.
They gave us a room with absolutely no privacy, as there was a window behind the bed that looked out onto the path leading to the other rooms (a very busy path, raised above our room and less than a meter away). This window has a Venetian blind that's supposed to block out the light, but it doesn't work very well, so you sleep with a constant night light over your head (the path is lit up all night). We found that all the rooms are in the same situation. The window with the view, however, looked out onto the path leading to a bungalow, so we had to keep all the curtains closed to prevent strangers from looking directly into our room.
The Wi-Fi works terribly throughout the property.
The only positive note is that dinner must be booked in advance at the Eagle's Nest property above, which you have to walk to via a path and stairs, where they repeatedly state that you enter at your own risk (it's not accessible to those with mobility issues). The view from here was beautiful, and the dinner was delicious, cooked right on the grill (it costs an additional N$100 per person).
The value for money is absolutely unjustified.
To respond to the property: instead of complaining about the negative reviews, please take steps to address the serious shortcomings that are unacceptable in a property of this caliber. Other, less pretentious desert lodges offer significantly superior services.
The rooms are very small and filled with bulky and useless furniture, and there's no soundproofing from neighbors, so it feels like they're in the room.
Furthermore, even though check-in was at 2:00 PM and we arrived at 3:00 PM, the room wasn't ready yet, and after a wait, we had to insist on having it. They explained it as a water problem, but no excuses for the fact that we paid (a lot) for a room we couldn't use.
There's a very noisy water pump in front of the room, especially when you want to sit on the private terrace and admire the view.
They gave us a room with absolutely no privacy, as there was a window behind the bed that looked out onto the path leading to the other rooms (a very busy path, raised above our room and less than a meter away). This window has a Venetian blind that's supposed to block out the light, but it doesn't work very well, so you sleep with a constant night light over your head (the path is lit up all night). We found that all the rooms are in the same situation. The window with the view, however, looked out onto the path leading to a bungalow, so we had to keep all the curtains closed to prevent strangers from looking directly into our room.
The Wi-Fi works terribly throughout the property.
The only positive note is that dinner must be booked in advance at the Eagle's Nest property above, which you have to walk to via a path and stairs, where they repeatedly state that you enter at your own risk (it's not accessible to those with mobility issues). The view from here was beautiful, and the dinner was delicious, cooked right on the grill (it costs an additional N$100 per person).
The value for money is absolutely unjustified.
To respond to the property: instead of complaining about the negative reviews, please take steps to address the serious shortcomings that are unacceptable in a property of this caliber. Other, less pretentious desert lodges offer significantly superior services.
MH Baroux
2 weeks ago
Absolutely wonderful, our best stop in Namibia.
A breathtaking view.
The Eagle Nest restaurant is a must-book for the sunset and the experience.
A breathtaking view.
The Eagle Nest restaurant is a must-book for the sunset and the experience.
Maximilian Kremer
2 weeks ago
We had a superb experience staying at this Lodge. We chose the Heaven‘s Gate Bungalow, which is set on top of the mountain and somewhat apart from the rest of the Lodge. The setting and views from this bungalow are simply world class.
Chrissi
4 weeks ago
A fantastic, rambling complex, excellent service, and beautiful cabins. Dinner at the top of the mountain is unforgettable. Breakfast and dinner at the lodge itself were also exceptionally good.
Siegfried Neufer
4 weeks ago
An unforgettable stay – highly recommended!
Vingerklip Lodge was one of the highlights of our Namibia trip. The lodge is beautifully situated, with breathtaking views and an atmosphere that makes you feel at home from the moment you arrive.
The food was simply outstanding – a delight every evening, prepared with great care. The service was also first-class. We would especially like to commend Elvis, whose warm, attentive, and friendly manner made our stay even more enjoyable. Employees like him make all the difference!
A very special thank you goes to the entire team for their honesty and helpfulness. We had forgotten our passports in the safe and only realized our mistake after our departure. The team immediately took care of it and sent the passports to us. This exceptional dedication impressed us immensely, and we are very grateful.
Many thanks to the entire team at Vingerklip Lodge for the wonderful hospitality. We will cherish the memories of this stay and can wholeheartedly recommend the lodge!
We would love to return!
Vingerklip Lodge was one of the highlights of our Namibia trip. The lodge is beautifully situated, with breathtaking views and an atmosphere that makes you feel at home from the moment you arrive.
The food was simply outstanding – a delight every evening, prepared with great care. The service was also first-class. We would especially like to commend Elvis, whose warm, attentive, and friendly manner made our stay even more enjoyable. Employees like him make all the difference!
A very special thank you goes to the entire team for their honesty and helpfulness. We had forgotten our passports in the safe and only realized our mistake after our departure. The team immediately took care of it and sent the passports to us. This exceptional dedication impressed us immensely, and we are very grateful.
Many thanks to the entire team at Vingerklip Lodge for the wonderful hospitality. We will cherish the memories of this stay and can wholeheartedly recommend the lodge!
We would love to return!
Anke E.
1 month ago
Tobias Heidenreich
1 month ago
Lieschen Müller
1 month ago
The drive parallel to the Ugab Terraces to Vingerklip Lodge is truly spectacular. The lodge itself is beautifully situated on the slope of a mountain plateau, offering fantastic views across the landscape. The African-style rooms, each with its own balcony, are located in pairs (always in pairs) in semi-detached houses. We stayed in room 10A on the edge of the property and had a breathtaking view from our spacious balcony. The expansive grounds, set in a lovely garden, feature numerous seating areas and pools. Breakfast and dinner are served buffet-style, with some dishes grilled right at the buffet. Excursions can be booked through a neighboring lodge, or you can explore on your own, for example, to the famous Vingerklip. A highly recommended option is the lodge's own dinner at "Eagle's Nest": high atop the mountain plateau, it offers a fantastic view of the sunset. Spaces are limited, so be sure to book in advance. The path over rocks and then the steep stairs isn't for everyone, but the phenomenal view makes it all worthwhile. We had a great time here.
Et Ta
2 months ago
Place is okay , with great dinner on top of mountain. Rooms felt much smaller than advertised. Breakfast was mediocre.
Andrei Teodorescu
2 months ago
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The room was spotless and the balcony offered lovely views. Dinner and breakfast were both delicious.
Stefano Palazzi
2 months ago
Definitely worth seeing, not so much for the single monolith but for all the beauty that surrounds it.
Bruno Vrugtman
2 months ago
Giovanni Cecchini Manara
2 months ago
Just a little far to reach, but definitely worth the trip!
Deon Swarts
2 months ago
We went for a drink after our walk to the Vinger Rock and location were absolutely beautiful. The service were also top notch.
Alan Insam
4 months ago
Charming Lodge with a precious view on the nearby Vingerklip and other terraces. Dinner at Eagle's Nest is a must, precious food with one of the most beautiful views we have witnessed in Namibia.
David Kerr
4 months ago
We stayed for two nights and found it to be a mixed experience. While the setting is world-class, it is difficult to award five stars when the price-to-value ratio doesn't quite align due to maintenance and communication issues.
The Highlights
The location and views are, quite simply, superb. This is complemented by a very strong dining experience; both breakfast and dinner were fine and well-prepared. The staff—especially the team up at the Eagles Nest restaurant—are friendly, motivated, and clearly work hard to provide a high level of service.
Room & Maintenance Issues
For the premium price paid, we didn't expect the following "shortcomings" in the room:
Maintenance: The shower cubicle was missing its door.
Housekeeping: Toiletries were half-empty upon arrival, which was surprising for a lodge that prides itself on these specific amenities.
Connectivity: The in-room Wi-Fi was non-functional throughout our stay.
Service Communication
When we arrived, our room was not ready. The receptionist seemed to offer us complimentary access to the Eagles Nest as a gesture of goodwill for the wait. However, at checkout, we found the 200 Namibian Dollars billed to our account. We chose to pay the bill in full without argument, but it left us questioning the internal communication. Being charged for a gesture intended to compensate for a check-in delay felt inconsistent with a high-end experience.
Final Verdict
If you are visiting for the views and the food, you won't be disappointed. However, at this price point, guests expect seamless communication and functional room maintenance.
The Highlights
The location and views are, quite simply, superb. This is complemented by a very strong dining experience; both breakfast and dinner were fine and well-prepared. The staff—especially the team up at the Eagles Nest restaurant—are friendly, motivated, and clearly work hard to provide a high level of service.
Room & Maintenance Issues
For the premium price paid, we didn't expect the following "shortcomings" in the room:
Maintenance: The shower cubicle was missing its door.
Housekeeping: Toiletries were half-empty upon arrival, which was surprising for a lodge that prides itself on these specific amenities.
Connectivity: The in-room Wi-Fi was non-functional throughout our stay.
Service Communication
When we arrived, our room was not ready. The receptionist seemed to offer us complimentary access to the Eagles Nest as a gesture of goodwill for the wait. However, at checkout, we found the 200 Namibian Dollars billed to our account. We chose to pay the bill in full without argument, but it left us questioning the internal communication. Being charged for a gesture intended to compensate for a check-in delay felt inconsistent with a high-end experience.
Final Verdict
If you are visiting for the views and the food, you won't be disappointed. However, at this price point, guests expect seamless communication and functional room maintenance.
Moritz Steinmetz
7 months ago
Amazing Lodge and a perfect break to relax and enjoy the beautiful landscape including short hikes around the vingerklip. Management and staff made our stay an unforgetable experience. Strong recommendation to everyone considering it to drive by.
Melissa Eybers
7 months ago
It was an amazing experience staying on top of the mountain. They should have warned us that we have to climb all the way up ourselves and down again. The last way up is 13 stacks of upright stairs like a lift. It was all worth it but on the last day I got sick and was hard to get down.
Peter
10 months ago
The hotel is great.
The location is beautiful.
But if you are even slightly afraid of spiders, don't even think about going there. There are huge spiders in the bungalows. They hide under the ceiling and come down to hunt when its getting dark. There are mosquito nets in the bungelows. This also keeps them away from you. But for an arachnophobe, this is only a small relief.
Edit:
This happened in two bungalows. In each of them we have seen one large spider. It's very likely that there are many more, that we have not seen. So it was not a single event. I understand that this can happen in nature. And I do not blame you for that. But an arachnophobe can be traumatised for life, encountering such a creature at night. I just want people to be aware of it.
The location is beautiful.
But if you are even slightly afraid of spiders, don't even think about going there. There are huge spiders in the bungalows. They hide under the ceiling and come down to hunt when its getting dark. There are mosquito nets in the bungelows. This also keeps them away from you. But for an arachnophobe, this is only a small relief.
Edit:
This happened in two bungalows. In each of them we have seen one large spider. It's very likely that there are many more, that we have not seen. So it was not a single event. I understand that this can happen in nature. And I do not blame you for that. But an arachnophobe can be traumatised for life, encountering such a creature at night. I just want people to be aware of it.
Andy Drain
1 year ago
Stopped overnight while travelling. Wonderful lodge with stunning views. Wew enjoyed the walk to the "rock" and back and the beer in the bar when we got back.
Dinner was a served buffet that is much nicer than just helping yourself. The food was good.
Staff were outstanding - ALL of the staff members we encountered were excellent - we find it rare that there is such a high standard across all the staff.
The only negative was the lack of tea/coffee in the room. The lodge works on solar power and says they have insufficient storage for the extra power.
Dinner was a served buffet that is much nicer than just helping yourself. The food was good.
Staff were outstanding - ALL of the staff members we encountered were excellent - we find it rare that there is such a high standard across all the staff.
The only negative was the lack of tea/coffee in the room. The lodge works on solar power and says they have insufficient storage for the extra power.
Angelika Schmid
2 years ago
Super nicely located, nice staff and fantastic food.
Highly recommended 😊
Highly recommended 😊
Sven Klötzer
2 years ago
Super beautifully located lodge, with a fantastic view from the terrace of the rooms. Dinner should definitely be taken at the top of the mountain in the restaurant (part of the lodge)!
Aditya Mukerji
2 years ago
great hosts, great views, and fantastic food. They also have a ‘single’ rate for solo travellers which is very fairly priced. Perfect for a stopover between swakop and ethosha.
Julian Göhlich
2 years ago
For me the best lodge in Namibia!!!
- great location and architecture!
- Staff super friendly, talkative and attentive!
- everything was clean, great rooms with a great view!
- The landscape around is fantastic with small hiking opportunities to Vingerklip, onto the plateau with fantastically beautiful sunrise and sunset!
- The food is super delicious!
- There are some animals to see around the lodge and at the waterholes, as well as great plants around the lodge!
For me it is a wonderfully beautiful place!!!
Thanks again to the entire crew at Vingerklip Lodge!!!
- great location and architecture!
- Staff super friendly, talkative and attentive!
- everything was clean, great rooms with a great view!
- The landscape around is fantastic with small hiking opportunities to Vingerklip, onto the plateau with fantastically beautiful sunrise and sunset!
- The food is super delicious!
- There are some animals to see around the lodge and at the waterholes, as well as great plants around the lodge!
For me it is a wonderfully beautiful place!!!
Thanks again to the entire crew at Vingerklip Lodge!!!
Burkhard Kremer
2 years ago
Very nice lodge in a unique and beautiful environment, beautiful rooms with a great view, various hiking opportunities, great food and very friendly service, we were very impressed.
Diego de Andrade
2 years ago
Beautiful view and great location to stay surround by nature. The dinner was great and staff super friendly and helpful. They have two swimming pool.
Vadim Pestun
2 years ago
Simply wonderful! Charming in everything and very well kept.
Our next time staying for a week. Hospitality and comfort.
Our next time staying for a week. Hospitality and comfort.
Anne Lorne
2 years ago
Amazing place and landscape, a great sense of service and welcome, and certainly the best chief/restaurant from the Namibian west coast.
peter kempster
3 years ago
Really nice place at reasonable price.
Comfortable rooms. Great views. Friendly staff. Buffet tasty but nothing special. Eagles Nest climb worth doing for sundowners even if you don't stay for dinner.
Comfortable rooms. Great views. Friendly staff. Buffet tasty but nothing special. Eagles Nest climb worth doing for sundowners even if you don't stay for dinner.
One of the most Dramatic rock formations in Namibia.
What’s on offer at
Vingerklip Lodge
Friendly
Service
Air
Conditioning
Free
Wi-fi
Delicious
Food
Swimming
Pool
Breathtaking
Scenery
Accommodation
Heaven’s Gate
Set on top of the Ugab Terraces this luxury bungalow has exclusivity and solitude, perfect for those who want to get away from it all. Once you are up you don’t want to go back down…
Accommodation
Family Suite
Enjoy your private balcony with magnificant views. Sleeps 4 comfortably.
Accommodation
Family Suite
Enjoy your private balcony with magnificant views. Sleeps 4 comfortably.
Accommodation
Double Room
Enjoy your private balcony with magnificant views. Sleeps 2.
Restaurant
Vingerklip Restaurant
We serve breakfast and dinner buffet. Lunch is a-la-carte. Our ingredients are sourced from local businesses and suppliers.
Day visitors are welcome, but we do recommend you phone ahead to secure a booking.
Restaurant
Vingerklip Restaurant
We serve breakfast and dinner buffet. Lunch is a-la-carte. Our ingredients are sourced from local businesses and suppliers.
Day visitors are welcome, but we do recommend you phone ahead to secure a booking.
Restaurant
Eagle’s Nest
Eagles Nest Restaurant is set high above the Lodge on the Ugab Terraces and is reachable within 10 minutes walking. The view from here is a breathtaking experience!
Perfect for a serene finale or a gentle beginning to your Namibian journey.
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