Reviews of Immanuel Wilderness Lodge
D1474 Brakwater, Windhoek, 9000 Windhoek, Namibia

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Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe food was expensive but really good and would recommend people to eat there. Staff was friendly and helpful
The accommodation was acceptable, but dit not like the security guards walking around with weapons. The rooms was acceptable but very basic.
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFriendly personnel and owners. Excellent location for the first or last night of a Namibia trip.
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewTop notch service from the staff. Quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Natasha and Ruben were amazing at making my stay as comfortable as possible.
Didnt have that good wifi so if you are looking to do some work consider another location.
Reviewed: 3 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewWell located just north of Windhoek, so it made our long drive to Etosha the next day that little bit shorter. The staff were a highlight, very friendly and even though we arrived late (we'd had two flat tires that day) they took great care of us and made sure we were comfortable. The breakfast is amazing, with different types of Namibian cheeses, local types of game meat and a nice warm plate as well. There are tortoises and springboks wandering around which was a welcome surprise. The rooms are basic, but perfectly comfortable. We wish we could have stayed longer.
Reviewed: 27 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewA lovely stay in the country just outside Windhoek on our way to Mariental. An enjoyable breakfast included.
Reviewed: 20 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe food was amazing as was all the staff members, the pool area was nice and relaxing. You're greeted every day by ostriches near the entrance and the hotel is privately gated, the showers had instant hot water, and there's lovely gardens to walk around watching the birds. The waterhole is very nice to chill out at.
The WiFi was very intermittent, there were mosquitos in our room every day which we had to spray. We could hear the motorway nearby, the named 'wilderness lodge' seemed a bit misleading when we could hear the vehicles racing up the road every morning.
Reviewed: 28 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewBuffet breakfast was good but limited; Staff were lovely; thank you! I had a wonderful massage; The lovely manager Natashja organised bookings for me for a walk with the bushmen; also a safari at Okapulka and transfers where necessary.
I wouldn't stay there again with out a car. It is 20+ kms from Windhoek and transfers to go only a short distance away meant the taxis etc had to come from Windhoek to take me a short distance so that became comparatively expensive. There was no small fridge in the room for milk but I requested a small jug each day so I could have coffee in my room without that horrible whitener powder.
Reviewed: 17 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewWe had a few wonderful days at the lodge. The staff (and Natasha specially) is super kind and helpful. I would definitely recommend staying a few days to enjoy the pool and the dinner in the evening. The oryx tartar was our favourite. Thank you!!!
Reviewed: 3 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewAs always the fine dining food and service is top notch. Friendly staff that go out of their way to make your stay so much more pleasant.
No wifi in the rooms / chalets.
Reviewed: 2 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThe food here is the best I have had in Africa.
Unfortunately, a lot of building work / factories around the property. Not the fault of the hotel itself, but not ‘wilderness’ by any stretch of the imagination anymore.
Reviewed: 23 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 November 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewEverything is fine there, Especially the food is excellent. The owner Family and the staff are very friendly. If I go back to Namibia, will stay there again.
Reviewed: 2 September 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewFinding a place that immerses you in the untamed wilderness of Namibia is rare, but this experience truly delivered. The atmosphere was unparalleled, capturing the raw beauty of the landscape perfectly. As a delightful bonus, the food was exceptional. A special "thank you" for their invaluable guidance on the route to Sesriem.
Thank you Cristian, it was a great pleasure having you at Immanuel Lodge. all the best for you and we hope to see you againe one day.
Reviewed: 7 August 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 June 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewIt´s like a tradition to stay here at last night before we leave Namibia. I like the location, nearby the city of Windhoek, with there pretty rooms and the fabulous restaurant. I think, this is the ideal location to organize your self.
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Thank you. It was nice to welcome you again. All the best for you. We hope to see you again and again :-)
Reviewed: 28 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 May 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewbreakfast very good, evening-dinner a la carte very good
temperature in the room + comfort in the room just on the edge.
What a pity that you didn't talk with us. The aircon can also heat and we have extra blankets for our guests.
Reviewed: 20 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 May 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewThe best restaurant in Namibia EVER. You can really eat local food and the chef is very good.
The beds could be better
Thank you Gustavo for your review and that you enjoyed the food in our restaurant. All the best for you and we hope to see you again.