Ndhovu Safari Lodge

We stayed 2 nights at another camp a bit upstream but wished we had chosed Ndhovu for our whole 3 nights in the area. The calm, the common area deck overlooking the tranquil flow of the river and the hippo grunts all along made it a perfect stay. The lovely staff add to the charm

Well, ok, not actually in it - but mowing the grass outside before moving on to the grass surrounding each tent. Fantastic, very relaxing place with prime hippo watching opportunities - from the lovely deck over the river during the day; on a sunset cruise and maybe an even closer encounter at night. Delicious, unfussy home cooking. Good hosts and 'luxury canvass' with the feeling of a tent and ability to open both sides (just leaving the fly net) to hear the sounds of the night while being protected from the fantastic wildlife just outside the door.

Simple but friendly tent camp right on the Okavango river at the beginning of the delta. Great nature sounds: hippos, elephants and birds. This place has the atmosphere of a typical owner-run camp, with communal dining and good talks among guests. Good sunset boat trip among hippos and easy 15 minute drive to nearby Mahango NP.

we stayed in July with 4 people (2 adults and 2 young people) in one tent and it was an amazing experience and real near to nature. The sunrise was marvellous, especially with a 2 degrees cold night and "warm" river with hippos on the other side. The tent is simple, but this is what you need here. The food and the service excellent. The location next to the river and far away from any large touristic areas. The view of the bank with hippos, elephants and buffalos. The season was well. No mosquitos and no snakes, but we did sleep with warm clothes on, although the beds were warm enough. The trips very good and Johan explained a lot. We did do the Mahango drive. Johann guided us each evening to the tent in case of any hippos. Unfortunately we did not see during the night, but we think they were there as there was "stumbling noise" near. we would love to go back and enjoy the location and nature.

We stayed at Ndhovu in early May 2009 toward the end of a wonderful holiday in Namibia. It was by far the best place we stayed. From the moment we arrived, to the sad farewell, we felt in safe and caring hands. When we arrived the road was still flooded but we were transfered by boat with little fuss and plenty of good humour. The rooms are tented but very comfortable with an ensuite bathroom. There is a small pool should you feel like a dip. We took a sunset cruise with Horst, the owner , whose enthusiasm is contagious, it was a highlight of our holiday. You can't beat sitting on the deck with a sundowner listening to the hippos and watching elephants across the river in Botswana. Meals are eaten together at one table and Horst and his assistant Chris eat with you and keep the conversation lively in any language. The food was wonderful and varied. If you make the effort to visit Caprivi then you really should not miss Ndhovu

Stayed two nights here. Enjoyed a close encounter with hippos in the dead of night, when they decided to eat the grass right outside my tent. The hosts were extremely welcoming, and we enjoyed our own short game drive into the nearby Mahango Game Reserve, where we did some animal spotting and also tad a look at a giant baobab tree. Food was excellent.