Reviews of Sophienhof Lodge
P.O. Box 433 Outjo, Outjo, Namibia
#3 of 21 hotels in Outjo
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 50 hotel reviews
9.4Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.7
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Comfort
9.6
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Location
9.4
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Facilities
9.4
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Staff
9.7
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Value for money
9.0
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Free WiFi
8.0
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Reviewed: 6 August 2025
Pieter
South Africa23 reviews10“Peaceful game farm worh great food, rooms and friendly people.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double or Twin Room with View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great peaceful farm location with game at waterhole. Good food and lovely rooms
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 5 August 2025
Pieter
South Africa23 reviews10“Wonderful farm stay with great food, game viewing and wonderful peaceful surrounds”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double or Twin Room with View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Farm surrounds with game and waterhole where they drink at night. Lovely rooms. Hearty food. Superbly friendly personnel
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 14 April 2025
Sally
South Africa3 reviews10“Fabulous.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room with View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We loved our stay at this beautiful lodge! The staff were super helpful, and the food was delicious. The game drive was fantastic, and meeting the ostriches was a highlight. The peaceful surroundings and stunning wildlife made it a perfect retreat. Highly recommended!
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 13 November 2024
Alice
Australia35 reviews8.0“Nice and peaceful location!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Dinner was included in the price but perhaps there could have been a little bit more choice / overall quality improved a bit.
Very peaceful location, feels very homely. Breakfast was good. Nice little waterhole close by where you can see a few animals from the farm coming to drink. The chef introduced the dinner and explained a few things about the local people's food tradition, which was really interesting.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 9 November 2024
Diana
United Kingdom210 reviews31 helpful votes9.0“Very nice lodge in relatively easy reach of Etosha”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with View
- • Stayed 1 night
Lovely cottage rooms equipped with all modern conveniences. Comfy beds and good shower. Excellent dinner and the best rolls for breakfast that we've eaten in Namibia. Nice to see some of the animals wandering around the property and some great birds on the feeder table at breakfast. Only took an hour to get to Etosha on a paved road. Would have liked to stay longer to join one of the lodge's safaris.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 26 September 2024
Lucija
Croatia119 reviews26 helpful votes10“Memorable stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was excellent, stellar service from Wilhelm and Mina! - Room: 5/5 (clean, nicely designed, spacious, fridge and kettle in the room, cotton bedsheets and hot water in the shower available anytime) - Property: 5/5 (well kept, garden constantly being cleaned and decorated by staff, cute animals roaming around giving you a special safari feeling) - Food: 5/5 (buffet style, vegetarian options available, staff was happy to accommodate any special dietary requests) - Internet: 5/5 (strong WiFi available in the main reception area, no Internet in the rooms but this was not a problem to us) - Service: 5/5 (Wilhem and Mina seemed like they were trained for a 5 stars hotel, very professional and attentive, but most importantly so so genuine in the way they are helping their guests, we can totally imagine them both in any 5-star hotel because the level of service they provided was really second to none) - Safari: 5/5 (Guide was communicative and knowledgable, he was also funny making it relaxing and enjoyable for all of us onboard, you can see cheetah, rhinos, giraffe, zebras, oryx, wilderbeast, hippo etc)
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 24 September 2024
Rdlkeizer
South Africa26 reviews15 helpful votes9.0“Great comfortable stay with amazing sunset views.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Villa with Private Pool
- • Stayed 2 nights
The road towards the property is terrible, but I guess when you do a roundtour in Namibia the car you drive is automatically capable of handling that. We were unlucky with the amount of mosquito's in the room.
Very friendly staff, my kids played with the owners kids and had a really good time. Dinner was simple but very good. The views were very nice and the rooms were very spacious.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 28 August 2024
Catherine
Canada2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Villa with Private Pool
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
That we had to leave 😀
The accommodation and the staff were outstanding. We booked last minute and they were able to accommodate us. If back to Namibia I would definitely book a longer stay!!
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 26 August 2024
Lars
Denmark10 reviews1 helpful vote10“Fantastic place - don't miss it.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with View
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing
This is a fantastic place. Gezelles are grazing in the garden around the bongalows. There is a waterhole where the animals come every night to drink. The staff is extremely helpful and the room was very nice. The game drive is worth trying.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 22 August 2024
Cora
Spain23 reviews9 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Double or Twin Room with View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
The surroundings
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 23 July 2024
Daniel
Germany11 reviews2 helpful votes10“Amazing farm with very friendly staff and owners”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It was an absolute pleasure, no complaints.
Very friendly, warm and welcoming staff. Always aiming to provide the best possible service. Beautiful surroundings, on a farm that is very ecologically friendly and well managed. The owners provide a family like atmosphere and take a lot of time to explain things about farming in Namibia, wildlife and history.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Gilad
Israel1 review10“Recommended”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Villa with Private Pool
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Amazing experience - loved the room, the kind staff, the game drive
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Andrew
United Arab Emirates92 reviews16 helpful votes10“Great staff, location and food.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double or Twin Room with View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
Nice lodge, great food and staff.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Julie
United Kingdom25 reviews2 helpful votes10“Relaxed and friendly, good food and stunning nature, enjoyed by walking, sitting and game drive.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with View
- • Stayed 3 nights
The food was great - loved the dining area. Enjoyed chats with other guests. Loved the game drive and the nature of the lodge. Highly recommend.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 31 December 2023
Jean
France9 reviews6 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Villa with Private Pool
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The food was very German ;)
Everything was amazing
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 15 December 2023
Julie
United States64 reviews10 helpful votes10“Wish we could have stayed longer!”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Double or Twin Room with View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Absolutely beautiful setting! Great food and comfortable bungalows.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 13 October 2023
Ioannis
United Kingdom7 reviews1 helpful vote10“By far the best lodge during my road trip in Namibia”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
A stunning lodge, beautifully designed rooms which are modern in design and blooming in Namibian culture. The staff are professional, experienced and welcoming. The food is excellent and the Safari tour of the grounds is a must do. In hind sight I should have stayed longer.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 3 October 2023
Vivian
Netherlands14 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with View
- • Stayed 2 nights
quite expensive for what you get
Nice and comfortable room and bathroom. You can park your car in front of your room. Diner is cooked like a home cooked meal and served as a buffet for all the quests.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 29 September 2023
Martin
Belgium50 reviews9 helpful votes9.0“Quality lodge with own game drive, one hour from Etosha-entrance”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with View
- • Stayed 3 nights
No choice for timing of the evening meal, it is served at a set hour (19:30 - 20:00 hrs)
The rooms are quite large (2 rooms per bungalow), with good quality beds a large bathroom and separate toilet. Very quiet at night. All staff is very friendly and helpful. We had an early start to go to Etosha National Park, and received an extensive take-away breakfast, too much for one to eat it all. The evening meal is a set menu, usually game, and is very tasteful. From the restaurant and from the swimming pool, one has a good view on the drinking pool to spot kudu's, springbok and other animals. Possibility to book a game drive between 16.30 and 19.00 hr, the lodge has a very large private area for animal viewing. The adjacent town of Outjo is a pleasant place.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 19 September 2023
Thomas
Germany4 reviews10“One of the best places in Etosha”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room with View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Top Dinner, very friendly team, all very well maintained
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 9 September 2023
Jennifer
South Africa60 reviews5 helpful votes10“Quiet peaceful retreat”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Green gardens, great swimming pool overlooking waterhole and comfortable well appointed rooms Hosts even made a fire snd set a table for our braai
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 29 August 2023
Henning
Germany19 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything, great accommodation, nice service, we were lucky to get out private game drive which made it really special. Unfortunately, my wife lost her mobile phone in the car, but the staff were able to find it. All in all a perfect stay. We will be back
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 26 August 2023
Johannes
Germany32 reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room with View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Artifical smell in our room.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 20 August 2023
Aude
France19 reviews1 helpful vote10“Amazing stop for animals”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Double or Twin Room with View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The unexpected safari with Nico when we arrived was absolutely amazing Very nice place with all the animals and very kind staff
Stayed in August 2023
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