Name: Huab Lodge
Address: Farm Monte Carlo, Damaraland, Damaraland, Damaraland, 9000, Namibia
Rating: 9

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Huab Lodge

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Unique experience in a stunning natural environment!! Deon, Lydia and their staff managed to create a hospitable paradise from where you can experience the search for Desert Elephants in their natural habitat. By sunset the flocks of Quella's fly in dancing formations along the thatched main house.

Absolute aanrader!!

This felt remote in the extreme - a long way down a gravel road, then a turn off and many kms down an even more gravel road, opening and closing gates on the way. A real gem in Damaraland. We were only there for a night, but it had a real family vibe. The meals were served at a communal table with a chance to mingle with others. Our daughter loved the fact the family had dogs and she could play with them. There was a thermal spa and an outdoor pool, as well as amazing views over the riverbed and the standard fire pit.
In the evening we did a sundowner tour down the riverbed. Saw eagle nests with chicks in and a number of baboons, felt like we were really in the middle of nowhere. At dinner, we were intrigued by the trip to find the desert elephants and Dion put together a specific trip for us as we didn’t have time for the full trip. Was magical, setting off at sunset and going 60km down the riverbed, most of which was not a track. Felt like a real adventure and was amazing to find them and watch them feed, then a breakfast on the campfire.
The service was excellent, the food was varied and great quality. The room was great, awesome shower and lots of room. WiFi was OK in the main lodge only, not in the rooms.

A gem, deep in Damaraland

The Huab lodge is situated near the riverbed of Huab river; it offers several beautiful located small bungalows. It is not the cheapest lodge in the area but certainly it is worth the money you pay. The bushmans drive to unknow bushmans paintings is a must. The drive to find the elephant is also a lot of fun; specially if there are fresh traces (dung) an you know they are near, but are unable to find them. You are treated to a very good bushman's coffee with homemade boeren beskuit as well as a bbq'd lunch over open fire. In the evening good food with the possibility for very good wines against reasonable prices. Try the South African Fonkelwijn!!

our stay at Huab lodge

An experience which will never be forgotten! Once we arrived in the end of the Kamanjab area, we have been so warmly welcomed by Lydia and her husband Dion. This couple lives a dream they have and they do everything that the guest feel comfortable and safe. During dinner a long table is set where all guests exchange the expressions of the day and Lydia and Dion are on the table and chatting with the guests; as a guest you feel immediately at home with friends.
Dion is offering a full day scenery drive in the riverbed to “chase” the dessert elephants, including breakfast and lunch. He explains everything about the game in the dry river, as well as the projects they have to bring back more wilderness and game into the Huab region! 
We were more than impressed about the way this lovely couple handles everything at the Huab lodge. 
We will come back in some years to see how the dream has been realized

An unforgettable time at Huab in the wilderness

lovely place, very friendly owners. Great food and a perfect service. If you can arrange a stay at huab it is like coming home and visiting old friends.
It was our best stop in Namibia, we have been there from 2012 until now several times and when ever possible we we will come back.

Perfect stay

What an amazing place with privacy guaranteed as it's at the end of the road with nothing but bush between you and the ocean 170 km's away! We couldn't have been more spoiled with service, facilities and food. I was 6 months pregnant at the time and wanted for nothing. The lodge itself is the perfect place to rest and relax with the pool overlooking the riverbed and there are plenty of sofas and chairs to relax on scattered about in different areas, with a library stocked with books and boardgames. For the more adventurous we did both the sundowner drive and the ephemeral river drive, which I would highly recommend. Not only is the tracking of elephant incredibly fun, but each activity is informatively dotted with unusual plants, birds and 'did-you-knows' all the while a cheeky beer makes it way to back seat (or non-alcoholic if you're expecting). The landscape is unbelievable and one of the highlights was stopping in the riverbed for a bush breakfast over the open fire. 
No need to go to the bar to order as staff are always on hand ready to bring a drink to you no matter where you are, even to the room which was kind. They are in the process of building a massage and wellness area near to the natural hot springs, which we visited after dinner to dip our feet into. The room was not only spacious and well thought out, with enough seating and good taste, but had a generous bathroom as well. The lodge is solar powered and so conserving energy is top of the list, but you have your little luxuries such as Wifi, hair dryer, etc. within easy access at the main lodge. If you're not sure just ask! Meals were absolutely delicious starting with a continental or cooked breakfast and dinners always had variety of salads and dishes, even a treat BBQ (or braai) one night. The staff, Lidia and Deon were always flexible in terms of timings and requests and really could not do more for you.
My top tip is to make sure you have two full days at least to enjoy this lodge as it is worth every penny and to rush it would be your own loss. This is one of the few places we would make a trip to go back to in the future.

Worth every penny, stay two full days!

The owners are very friendly, informative and passionate about their farm and environment.  A superbly relaxing lodge with delicious food, especially the bobotie!  Wonderful to soak in the hot spring, or plunge in the pool after a walk or drive down the Huab river bed.  Coming across the graceful desert elephants was a treat to behold.  I highly recommend, but do stay for at least three days if you can!

Exceptional Huab!

After 4 weeks and 11 lodges while touring Namibia, our whole family voted Huab the lodge that topped our list of accommodations. 

Personally managed by the owners with their unique knowledge of the environment, the wildlife they share it with, their passion for the preservation of the Desert Adapted Elephant and commitment to good service made this a totally unique experience and place to stay. 

Do not miss Dion’s day drive (even if you’re on a limited budget) up the ephemeral Huab river bed to find 'his' elephants - you may even see them climbing a rocky mountain slope for the precious water they seek - what a sight! With coffee and rusks mid morning and lunch cooked over the fire in the open, it was the best bush experience even for us old Africa hands! On your return, plunge into the natural hot spring spa surrounded by bush to refresh before dinner at the ‘family table’.

The unique bungalows were super comfy and roomy but the lack of fly screens meant we couldn't have all the windows open which made it too hot to sleep well. However there were floor fans in the rooms to help you out. We know the fly screens will be replaced in the doors and windows as soon as the new owners can catch up with all the overdue maintenance and repairs they have inherited. 

Well done Dion and Lydia, we will be back! 

Stunning location with heart

Last august we stayed 2 nights at the Huab lodge. 
what an amazing place to stay, beautiful accomodation, the trip to see the elephants is great, a warm welcome when we arrived.
We really recommend this lodge for a visit.

Huab lodge - Amazing place to stay

I have traveled throughout Namibia more than a dozen times and can say with authority, the Huab Lodge is a gem hidden in Damaraland. Our visit last month was my first, but there will be more in the future. It's location is very remote which accentuates how unique this place is, with the hot springs, breath-taking lodge building, individual units with architecture that mirrors the mountains that surround them, an intriguing labrynth and elephant viewing, using the dry bed of the Huab River as your road. Peaceful, with all the modern comforts, but having a sence of being taken back in time, contemplative, enabling you to focus inward on the meaningful things in life. Lidia and Dione made us feel like family as we sat around the long candle-lit dinner table with other guests. The food and friendly service were exceptional. A remote and beautiful place with wonderful people. Book early before others discover this special place.

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