Solitaire Mountain Lodge

The place is very nice, very nice people and the decor is really good.

Un sitio muy especial con un bonito jardín de cactus. La magia de la naturaleza, el silencio, los animales salvajes en la zona. La cama es cómoda. Es necesario un coche para entrar y salir. Fui sin, y es un problema. Aún así buscaron la manera de que alguien me llevara. La mayor parte del tiempo no hay cobertura de teléfono ni internet. La comida es abundante, pero nada es muy bueno.

This is really desert place so only desert around this place. Very impressive especially during evening when looking arriving darkness and the sky. After renamed now its name is Solitaire Mountain Lodge. After arrival we have got welcome drinks, also coffee was served. We stayed two nights in family room for 4 adults. Nice room, enough space, also kettle and coffee / tea set offered inside the room. The whole staff was extremely helpful. The breakfast was for us absolutely enough, however adequate to the small size of this lodge and limited number of guests. even taking into account that the eggs dish is prepared following the exact order of each guest. There was instant coffee but it was the only one place we stayed during our one month trip in Africa where three types of milk were served (regular, almond and oat). And finally the most impressive – the meals served for lunch and dinner. For each day we have got different menus. We were able to order the meals between official lunch and dinner hours service, so we have got both lunch and dinner menu. We were asked if if we don't like some ingredient or spice, or if they shouldn't add something because everything is cooked on site. And these ingredients were added in really tasty and balanced way. So maybe strange – but in the middle of the desert, in the place where everything must by ordered by the staff in advance, we have got absolutely the best meals.

Very nice buildings and the people are friendly, but it seems to be missing warmth. The rooms are big and clean. The beds are 160 cm wide with standard covers that are too small for two adults. There is a nice swimming pool with deckchairs around it. There are two waterpoints for (wild) animals and we saw some jackals and (after dark) a group of 30 or so wildebeest. We were told also zebra and wild cheetah frequent the waterpoints. We booked this location because there was a possibility to rent bikes. On arrival we were told the bikes were not in good condition. We did do the cheetah tour which was ok. As in other places the cheetahs were born in captivity and do not hunt. They were fed just that morning and were resting. The driver drove his truck towards the cats to get them to move which disturbed me. The farm belongs to the same owner as the lodge, fuel station and bakery some 7 kms away. Only cash payment is accepted but if needed you can pay with credit card for the Farm at the fuel station. There is also an atm at the fuel station. All in all a nice location for a night but it could be much better. PS the bakery is REALLY worth a visit.

A quelques kilomètres de la piste principale, étonnant hôtel perdu au milieu du désert. Les chambres sont de petits bungalows, spacieux, confortables, une grand literie, bien décorés, avec une petite terrasse donnant sur le désert. le personnel est charmant. Il y a une piscine. Le dîner est très bon. Peut-être pourrait-on améliorer le petit déjeuner. L'hôtel est idéal pour aller visiter sur une journée Sesriem (83 km) et Sossusvlei (142 km). Je recommande vivement cet hôtel.

Des giraffes nous acceuillent sur la petite route qui mène au lodge, puis c'est au tour du staff adorable de nous faire visiter les lieux. Il s'agit d'une ancienne ferme achetée à l'après guerre, et à la source de developpement de la micro ville de solitaire (essence, boutique, restaurant..). Les chambres sont propres et spacieuses avec un toit de chaume. La piscine doit sur un waterhole dans lequel les animaux viennent s'abreuver le soir. La cuisine du restaurant est généreuse et la cheffe se plie en quatre pour répondre aux intolerances alimentaires! J'ai eu droit à des cakes sans gluten pour le petit déjeuner. Attention cependant sur place, Solitaire desert farm a changé de nom et s'appelle maintenant: Solitaire Mountain Lodge