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Namibia - Places To Stay
Namibia is a country of remarkable landscapes and hugely contrasting environments. Traditional safari in the green northern half of the country can be combined with desert trekking and boat tours along the skeleton coast. It is undoubtedly the desert landscape that draws most visitors however. Namibia is the most arid country south of the Sahara and is the location of the world's oldest desert with its flowing sand dunes and rocky landscapes. Despite being four times the size of Britain the country had just fewer than 2 million inhabitants making it the ideal refuge for those seeking peace and solitude.
The entire length of Namibia's coastline is occupied by the sandy dunes of the Namib Desert. As well as the dramatic beauty of the landscape the desert also hosts a surprisingly complex ecology. The best place to combine the splendour of the desert with wildlife is the Namib Naukluft national park - the fourth largest national park in the world. Visit the world famous Sossuvlei pan one of Africa's most photographed natural features amongst the solitude of the bright red sand dunes.
The desert landscape is best viewed from the air and we recommend travelling between Swakupmund and lodges in the Namib Naukluft national park by the Dunehopper scenic flights. The flight from Swakupmund to the Sossuvlei region is just over an hour and the plane hugs the shifting dunes below to give you a dramatic and unique experience.
The unique and stylish desert accommodation offer great opportunities to enjoy the solitude and natural beauty of Namibia's desert landscapes. Below you will find a selection of our preferred small lodges and camps carefully selected with our responsible travel philosophy in mind.
 |  Sesriem - Desert Homestead is a homely lodge located close to the highlight of your tour - the dramatic desert landscape of Sossusvlei. This is the ideal location to visit the deep red sands of the Namib and scale the dunes above the infamous Dead Vlei. Your guide will take you across the petrified landscape of Dead Vlei and find a shaded location to prepare a bush brunch for you amongst the peace of the desert. The wide grassy valley is sheltered by the Nubib, Tsaris and Naukluft mountains with a view reaching the distant dunes of the Namib Desert in the west. In this exquisite position, they offer simple but stylish accommodation in thatched chalets, which were designed with the fragile beauty of this remarkable environment in mind. |
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 |  Namibrand Private Nature Reserve - Boulders Camp is the latest addition to the Wolwedans Collection and the most exclusive camp. Situated about 45 km from Wolwedans main camp, Boulders Camp is surrounded by massive granite rocks. The lodge only sleeps a maximum of 8 guests in spacious tents, making it the most exclusive camp in Wolwedans. The mess tent area has both a dining and a lounge tent, with an open fireplace and amazing sundowner spot overlooking the fast beauty of the reserve. Boulders Camp requires a minimum two night stay, and it is ideally combine with one or two nights at any of the other camps in the dunes, which makes for a versatile desert experience. |
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 |  Namibrand Private Nature Reserve - Wolwedans Dune Camp is located in a private reserve amongst the Namib Desert. The scenery here varies from dunes to rocky mountains and supports some of the more unusual wildlife such as klipspringer - the rocky mountain antelope. Positioned on the edge of a 250-metre high dune, the Dune Camp sleeps a maximum of 12 guests in a totally unspoilt setting. Guests stay in comfortable dome-shaped tents pitched on wooden platforms, each furnished with standard beds (covered with down duvets), bedside tables and a suitcase rack. A spacious veranda, allowing for safe sleep-outs under the stars, and a private bathroom fitted with a hot shower, two washbasins and flush toilet make for a rather civilized camping experience. The lapa is comprised of a lounge, dining area and an open-plan kitchen, which allows guests to chat to the chef while he is preparing three course dinners. The sundowner deck with its elevated fireplace is the central meeting point of the camp providing a cosy and relaxed ambience.Whilst the lodge aims at accommodating those guests in need of relaxed comfort and space, the camp is a more down-to-earth and close to nature experience. Ideally suited for the younger and more adventurous traveller, the charm of the camp lies in its tranquil, intimate atmosphere, capturing the romance of a bygone era. |
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 |  Namibrand Private Nature Reserve - Wolwedans Dunes lodge is located in a private reserve amongst the Namib Desert. The Dunes Lodge is perched on top of a dune plateau, overlooking panoramic vistas in all directions and capturing the beauty of the desert in a most memorable way. There are daily game drives in to the dramatic landscape and walking safari is also an option. This is the ideal opportunity to see the large desert animals amongst the smaller wildlife such as mongoose, desert squirrels and hyrax. The scenery here varies from dunes to rocky mountains and supports some of the more unusual wildlife such as klipspringer - the rocky mountain antelope. Wolwedans is famed for its cuisine as the lodge offers a training programme to local chefs from across the country. Its rooms are designed to be open sided allowing you to view the sunrise above the mountains from your bed in the morning. The building style is a combination of wooden structures and canvas blinds, opening up to the desert beyond. The lodge reflects the ambience of a tented camp, but provides the comfort and protection of a permanent building. The spacious chalets with private verandas and dining areas all have magnificent views of the surrounding desert landscape. |
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The Kalahari Desert is the southernmost desert in Africa. The word Kalahari means wilderness and is one of Africa's last frontiers. The desert is characterised by massive red sand dunes that come to live after the first rains to support a variety of fauna and flora. The San people or Bushmen have lived in the Kalahari for 20,000 years as hunter-gatherers and survived by hunting wild game with bows and arrows and gathering edible plants and insects.
Accommodation in the area are designed to maximise the views of the surrounding landscape. Below you will find a selection of our preferred small lodges and camps carefully selected with our responsible travel philosophy in mind.
 |  Southern Kalahari - The lodge lies on the edge of the Southern Kalahari in the mixed tree and shrub Savannah. The ranch is characterised by huge red sands dunes running parallel, and in a northern-westerly to south-easterly direction. The valleys in between the parallel dunes are commonly known as `streets'. A rambling old farmhouse was extensively altered, upgraded and renovated to not only serve as a residence, but also as the main nerve centre of the Lodge. An entrance hall leads to the reception, lounge, dining room, bar & cellar, library and office. There is a swimming pool and recreation area with a pool table and hammock. An open air lapa for outdoor meals captures the atmosphere of an African Safari.Although two styles of chalets are provided, both have the same standard of luxury and finished quality. Four chalets, constructed of wood and on stilts are situated on top of a Kalahari sand dune, with unsurpassed views to the Southwest. The other six chalets are built in the street or valley between the dunes. These chalets are built of `hay bales' with walls 600mm thick, the insulation and atmosphere are equally effective and tranquil. |
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 |  Gondwana Kalahari Park - The Kalahari is known for its green acacias and yellow grass on the red sand of dunes which extend over hundreds of kilometres. Gondwana Kalahari Park will provide unforgettable impressions of the largest continuous stretch of sand on earth. The park is situated 30 km north-east of Mariental. Animals like Springbok, Gemsbok and Ostrich as well as Jackal, Hare and Porcupine inhabit the dunes and dune valleys, referred to as `streets'. Take pictures of the Kori bustard - the largest flying bird of all - and of huge weaver birds' nests taking up entire trees. In the midst of the red dunes of the Kalahari in eastern Namibia, Kalahari Anib Lodge seems like a plush green oasis. The restaurant and chalets are arranged around a shaded courtyard with a large swimming pool. |
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 |  Kalahari Game Reserve - Suricate Tented Kalahari Lodge is situated on a red sand dune overlooking a pan system that forms part of the upper Auob wetlands. The Lodge comprises of luxurious walk-in-style tents, well secluded in the Kalahari Desert savannah. Each tent offers a private deck and an intimate open air bathroom. A cozy African-style lounge overlooking the vast grassy pans of the Auob river or the pool deck is the perfect setting for drinks and meals. Grassy plains peppered with centuries old camelthorn trees commonly known as "dune streets" or valleys separate the dunes providing refuge for diverse animal and bird life indigenous to the Kalahari. Learn about the predator re-introduction program or take a walk in the Kalahari with a bushman tracker and learn his desert survival secrets and hear the history of the ancient san people. |
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The northern half of Namibia provides a wildlife experience to rival anywhere in Africa. Etosha National Park is one of the continents greatest game viewing areas with huge herds of elephant and both black and white rhino. This spectacular national Park is dominated by the 5,000 square kilometre salt pan and the whole region is a giant flatland which is home to elephant, rhino, zebra, giraffe and of course many big cats.
Namibia is a country where tremendous efforts have been made to conserve the rhino population in conjunction with local communities who monitor the populations on their lands. The reserves across the north of the country and the private reserves around the capital are some of the best places in Africa to view this remarkable animal in the presence of exceptionally knowledgeable and dedicated guides.
Luxury safari lodges in and around the parks and reserves can be used as base to explore the area. Below you will find a selection of our preferred small lodges and camps carefully selected with our responsible travel philosophy in mind.
 |  Etosha National Park - Halali is situated at the base of a dolomite hill, amongst shady Mopane trees. A flood-lit waterhole which is viewed from an elevated vantage point provides exceptional wildlife viewing throughout the day and into the night. Accommodation is provided in family chalets, two and four bed bush chalets and double rooms - all converted with large sliding doors to the outside, to allow visitors to experience and benefit from the peace and tranquility of the natural surroundings. Other facilities include a restaurant, bar, shop, swimming pool and kiosk. |
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 |  Etosha National Park - Namutoni centers on an old German Fort, overlooking the King Nehale waterhole. The camp has been re-developed to bring the primary focus to the fort itself, which is a National Monument. The fort offers two restaurants, a relaxation lounge, a bar, craft boutique, curio shop, jewellers and book shop. An elevated decked walkway along the water-hole facing wall provides spectacular views of the wildlife and surrounding landscape. |
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 |  Etosha National Park - Okaukuejo is the biggest and most popular camp in Etosha National Park. The camp is famous for its flood-lit waterhole, where visitors can observe at close quarters a spectacle of wildlife congregating and interacting. The camp has recently been re-developed to improve the overall experience, and provides a variety of comfortable, stylish accommodation. |
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 |  Etosha National Park - Onkoshi Camp in Etosha National Park, is located on the rim of the pan on a secluded peninsula. Onkoshi Camp is a low impact, environmentally friendly establishment that can accommodate 30 people, and guarantees a truly personal and exclusive experience. The location is entirely out of view of current tourist routes, and all other developments in the area, and thus offers a pristine, tranquil and unique experience. All rooms are built on elevated wooden decks, with thatched roofs, canvas walls and large, wooden-framed retractable doors allowing spectacular panoramic views. Rooms are tastefully equipped with locally crafted fittings and furnishings, using a blend of metal and wood combined with natural fabrics to create a natural and ethnic ambiance. |
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 |  Otjiwarongo - Frans Indongo Lodge is located north-east of Otjiwarongo and north-west of the Waterberg Mountains. The lodge is ideally suited as a stop-over on your way from Windhoek to Etosha, Damaraland or the Caprivi. The lodge is modelled on traditional Ovambo homesteads, surrounded by palisades of tall pointed stakes. Inside the complex a palisade separates the restaurant and swimming pool area from the guest chalets, and thereby provides more privacy. A variety of beautiful building materials like natural stone, wood and reed were used for the houses. Items of daily use in Ovambo - earthen pots, voluminous storage baskets or original wooden figures - serve as decoration to emphasise the African theme, and lend a very special charm to the lodge.
The chalets are luxurious with all the facilities needed for a comfortable stay, including TV and telephone. The gourmet kitchen whips up a variety of venison dishes served with farm-fresh vegetables and salads seasoned with aromatic ingredients from the lodge's herb garden. |
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 |  Nyae Nyae Conservancy, Tsumkwe - The camp is situated next to the traditional San Bushman village of //Nhoq'ma, offering a genuine bushman experience. The camp is built on top of a dune under Zambesi teak trees and overlook the Conservancy. The Meru safari tents set on wooden decking are generously spaced out to provide privacy and overlooking a watering hole. All have en-suite bathroom facilities with flush toilets, showers with hot water from gas geysers and rechargeable battery operated lighting. Their water is pumped from a nearby borehole that also supplies the local village with clean drinking water. Nhoma's newly built boma serves as a lounge/dining area and bar. Food at Nhoma is a simple affair, but wholesome and plentiful. |
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 |  Otjiwarongo - Okonjima Bush Camp is situated 3 km from Okonjima Main Camp, and provides a more intimate & luxury set up. Each of the eight thatched chalets is completely private with stunning views across the reserve where oryx and kudu roam. The chalets are a unique combination of ochre earthy walls and khaki green canvas under a thatch roof. The entire canvas front can be rolled up allowing the cool breeze and the bush sound into your room. The chalets have large double or twin beds and a sofa bed, which can accommodate a third person. All have a beautiful & spacious en-suite bathrooms. Okonjima can pride themselves for their excellent cuisine and their bush omelette is an absolute must. |
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 |  Otjiwarongo - Okonjima Main Camp is built around the original farmhouse, which still serves as the reception and dining/bar area. The swimming pool and an open fire refreshment area is set in the lush and mature gardens where tea is served in the afternoons. The chalets overlooking the waterhole and the reserve, are spacious and private while only meters away from the main camp. One of the chalets is wheelchair friendly. |
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 |  Ongava Game Reserve - Ongava Lodge is situated along the southern boundary of Etosha National Park in the 30,000-hectare, privately owned Ongava Game Reserve. The lodge is situated on a hill with wonderfull views across the plains. Accommodation comprises twelve air-conditioned brick, rock and thatch chalets, each with en-suite facilities. Meals are either served in the main dining area under thatch with a view over the camp's water hole, or on the dining deck under the stars. Ongava is one of the largest private game reserves in namibia, and only allow a limited number of visitors to ensure exclusivity and the best service. |
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 |  Ongava Game Reserve - Ongava Tented Camp is situated along the southern boundary of Etosha National Park in the 30,000-hectare, privately owned Ongava Game Reserve. Ongava is one of the largest private game reserves in namibia, and only allow a limited number of visitors to ensure exclusivity and the best service. The small tented camp is built in a different sector of the reserve to Ongava Lodge. The camp accommodates up
to 18 exclusive guests in nine large Meru tents, all with en-suite
facilities, open air showers and private verandas. |
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 |  Onguma Game Reserve - The private reserve, overlooking Etosha Pan, has more than 20,000 hectares of protected land and wildlife. The Fort has a classical African feel combined with a touch of Moroccan and Indian flavours. The fort has a huge tower, with possible the best sunset views in Namibia. Relax in the spacious lounge or on one of the large wooden viewing decks, follwed by dinner in the open-air dining area or around the lantern-lit pool. The luxurious suites are completely private and about 50 metres apart. All suites have been designed in such a way that guests have the option to either leave the sides open, or to close them over cooler weekends. |
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 |  Onguma Game Reserve - The reserve offers more than 20,000 hectares of protected land and wildlife. Onguma Tented Camp, described as the ultimate in safari chic, offers luxury tented accommodation. The design is inspired by nature and textures such as stone, suede, linen and steel create a setting that is sleek and modern. Spend lazy afternoons relaxing on the sofas in the lounge watching animals pass by, follwed by an elegant dining experience in the evening. |
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West of Etosha lie sandy plains and rugged mountains and the area known as Damaraland. The Himba people, one of Africa's remaining semi-nomadic tribes, still live in the region and a number of lodges have developed sensitive village visits for guests which have allowed an exchange of cultures between western visitors and the tribal peoples. At Twyfelfontein there is a collection of over 2,500 rock engravings left behind by the nomadic San peoples who crossed the Damaraland Mountains between 3-4,000 years ago. Visit the nearby petrified forest, Burnt Mountain and Organ Pipes.
The accommodation in the area offer great opportunities to enjoy the wildlife and natural beauty of Namibia's unique environments. Below you will find a selection of our preferred small lodges and camps carefully selected with our responsible travel philosophy in mind.
 |  Central Damaraland - Erongo Wilderness Lodge is situated in a remote part of Damaraland surrounded by the Erongo Mountains. The lodge has 10 tented chalets, built on stilts, set against towering granite formations. Each chalet has its own niche amongst the rocks, ensuring peace, privacy and exclusivity. The luxury Meru tents are pitched under steep thatched roofs for shade, and have netting across all windows and doors, allowing only the breeze to enter. The en-suite bathrooms are built around the existing rocks and trees, naturally. |
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 |  Etendeka Plateau - Perched on the rim of the Etendeka Plateau, the Grootberg Lodge stands sentinel over the Klip River Valley. 12 000 hectares have been set aside by the #Khoadi // Hoas conservancy for conservation and tourism and it is through this pristine wilderness that you meander either on foot or by car to encounter the inhabitants of this remote biosphere. The local community owns the lodge and your stay at Grootberg Lodge will contribute both to conservation and local rural development, enabling people and wildlife to live together in this special part of Africa.
The lounge/dining area has also some comfortable sofas and a small bar, where tea & coffee is served all day on a help yourself basis. Outside is a wide veranda leading down to the infinity swimming pool both with the most stunning views across the valley. Each of the 12 en-suite chalets are built from local rocks with thatched roofs and from the outside appear to be almost dry-stone walls. The chalets are rustic but comfortable with wooden furniture and a practical bathroom - a shower with a view and hot water from donkey boiler! Each chalet has a small, private deck with two chairs with endless views over Klip Valley Vlei. |
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 |  Southern Damaraland - Mowani Mountain Camp lies between the Ugab and Huab rivers in southern Damaraland. The vast, beautiful and unspoilt wilderness area boasts unsurpassed desert scenery, unusual geological formations and a unique variety of desert fauna and flora. The main structure of the camp consists of domed thatched buildings that blend perfectly with the natural surroundings, creating an African village from which visitors can explore the area. The luxury tents are decorated beautifully in East Africa style. An enormous flat boulder serves as the camp's sundowner spot, affording guests spectacular vistas of the Aba-Huab Valley - the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail while watching the sun set. A manmade rock pool with adjacent wooden deck entices visitors to relax and soak up the sun. |
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 |  Purros Conservancy, Kaokoland - Okahirongo Elephant Lodge is situated in the Kaokoland, often described as one of the last truly wild areas in the North West of Namibia. Charactertized by beautiful mountain landscapes and rugged tranquility, this is the only place in the world where elephant, black rhino and lion live in a desert environment. The lodge is located in the Purros Conservancy, a malaria free area and home to the Himba and Herero tribes of Namibia. The lodge has a Himba style main reception, 2 lounges, 2 dining rooms and a library and can accommodate 18 guests in uniquely decorated cottages. Each cottage has an en-suite bathroom with an indoor and outdoor shower and bath.
The menu changes daily, offering a delicious fusion of Italian and African cuisine. Dinner is served in either the dining room, the fire-lit traditional Namibian "boma" under the stars or around the swimming pool. Most of the fresh produce served comes from the lodge's organic garden. |
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The dune coastline of the Skeleton Coast owes its name to the many ships wrecked along its inaccessible shores. Lost in the sea fog and the trapped by hidden reefs and sandbanks, merchants, fisherman and diamond hunters have lost their ships and often their lives to this inhospitable landscape. Today their beached hulks can still be seen throughout the wilderness reserve that forms the Skeleton Coast Park. The largest town along Namibia's skeleton coast is the former German colonial town of Swakopmund. With its collection of German architectural styles and historic buildings it is unlike any other settlement in Namibia.
Accommodation options range from small remote lodges with spectacular views over the Atlantic Ocean to historical hotels and guest houses that reflect Swakopmund's German heritage. Below you will find a selection of our preferred small hotels and lodges carefully selected with our responsible travel philosophy in mind.
The Caprivi strip is a long, skinny panhandle extending north-east from Namibia, separating Angola (to the north), Botswana (to the south), and ending near the south-western corner of Zambia. It is a tropical, wet stretch of land rich in wildlife. The swamps and floodplains of Mamili National Park in the south west provide protection for mammals such as situtunga, lechwe, buffalo and wild dog. The nearby Mudumu National Park is a lush wilderness area along the banks of the Kwando River and home to a variety of wildlife.
The luxury lodges in the area have verandas with views across the Kwando River. Below you will find a selection of our preferred small lodges and camps carefully selected with our responsible travel philosophy in mind.
 |  Kavango area - Hakusembe Lodge is situated on the banks of the Kavango River. Accommodation in luxury river-facing bungalows and one floating bungalow, provides the ultimate setting to relax in a tranquil riverine environment. The lodge is surrounded by beautiful gardens and the restaurant serves wholesome food, using vegetables fresh from the garden. |
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 |  Mudumu National Park, Eastern Caprivi - Lianshulu Lodge, overlooking the Kwando River, is remotely situated in a private concession in the Mudumu National Park. This camp, one of the first private lodges built inside a Namibian National Park, is beautifully placed beneath a canopy of shady jackalberry and mangosteen trees, on the banks of the Kwando River. The individually styled, en-suite chalets and secluded wooden deck are shaded by lush riverine forest. The spacious thatched dining, lounge and bar areas open onto a large wooden deck, offering astonishing views of the Lianshulu Lagoon. Many typical savannah species occur in the Mudumu National Park including buffalo, zebra, wildebeest and waterbuck with elephant and hippo being particularly abundant. Predators are sometimes encountered and around 400 bird species have been recorded in the Eastern Caprivi. |
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 |  Western Caprivi - Nunda River Lodge is a newly established, owner managed lodge, situated in beautiful surroundings of the Kavango River. It is in close proximity to the Popa Falls, Mahango National Park and the newly proclaimed Bwabwata National Park and offers a genuine, chilled under canvas experience. Nunda River Lodge currently consists of 7 Meru style luxury tents on wooden decking overlooking the river, set amongst huge trees and shrubs offering privacy and seclusion. Each spacious tent has two ¾ beds with mossie nets and en-suite bathrooms with flush toilets, shower and basin at the back. Hot water is provided by donkey boilers.
The large thatch lapa consists of a restaurant, bar, lounge and reception area. The lapa is also set on the river with a truly magnificent deck with fantastic sunsets. A large swimming pool is located behind the lapa. The lodge is set in an approximately 9 ha fenced area planted with many indigenous trees and with small game.
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 |  Kwando River Region - Susuwe Island Lodge is situated in the Big Game Kwando Region, which has long been regarded as one of the last places to watch the great elephant herds of Africa in their natural surroundings. Susuwe offers visitors the opportunity to experience a wild and untouched African island paradise where relaxation, privacy and comfort are paramount. The lodge was built to incorporate the riverine forest and natural surroundings. The main complex has large viewing decks overlooking endless savannah and wetlands teeming with birdlife. The spacious brick and thatch suites each have a private viewing deck with plunge pool.
Susuwe offers excellent cuisine - al-fresco style in a variety of romantic settings. The kitchen caters for special occasions such as honeymoons, anniversaries and birthdays. Guests are surprised with moonlight dinners on a river sandbank, a private candlelit dinner for 2 on your own deck or a champagne brunch at the historical baobab. |
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Windhoek is the capital of Namibia and the biggest city in the country. The influence of the German culture is still present and the modern city architectural style is combined with that of the German colonial era. The city is mostly the starting and finishing point for safaris through Namibia, and offer a few historical sites and museums worth visiting. The international airport is a 45 minute drive from the city centre, and there are various hotels and guest houses in and around the city.
Below you will find a selection of our preferred small hotels and guest houses carefully selected with our responsible travel philosophy in mind.
 |  South of Windhoek - GocheGanas is a private reserve about 20 km south of Windhoek. The architecture and decor of all buildings at GocheGanas incorporates local arts and crafts in celebration of the culture of Namibia. They offer 16 totally private chalets under thatched roof with uninterrupted and spectacular views over the surrounding Reserve. The rooms are located around a central dining and stargazing area on a central hill which offers dramatic 360 degree views of the local landscape. GocheGanas offers the ideal setting in which to unwind at the end of your journey. |
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 |  West of Windhoek - Hochland Nest is situated in the majestic Khomas Hochland, offers exclusive accommodation in luxury en-suite chalets. The chalets have been designed with carefull attention to detail, following certain eco-design principles. Generous spacing between the chalets
ensures complete privacy. The Lodge is cozy and intimate with friendly staff providing attention to each and every
guest. The thatched dining, lounge area open onto a spacious wooden deck,offering uninterrupted
views. Wildlife can often be observed from these vantage points.
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 |  Windhoek - The Olive Grove is a small, upmarket accommodation establishment situated close to the Windhoek city centre in a quiet, peaceful area. Each room has a large veranda with tables and chairs for al fresco dining. The open-air lounge, spa bath, plunge pool and tranquil garden all invite the visitor to unwind and relax under Namibia's open skies. The inside lounge is tastefully decorated, with comfortable chairs and a fireplace in front of which to relax. The stunning open plan kitchen creates a homely feel while providing tasty meals. Whilst each of the 11 rooms caters for the every need of the most discerning traveller, the emphasis remains one of simplicity and elegance. |
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