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Desert Breeze Lodge

Swakopmund

12 Rooms

From $130 per person/night

A delightfully unique bed and breakfast overlooking the Namib Desert

Desert Breeze is an unusual bed and breakfast lodge nestled among the dunes of the Namib Desert, along the banks of the ephemeral Swakop River. This area of Namibia is characterised by spectacular landscapes, endless horizons and the rugged Atlantic coastline, and the nearby town of Swakopmund is a popular tourist hub with easy access to tons of adventure hotspots and wilderness areas. The lodge's quirkily designed bungalows offer very spacious and comfortable accommodation with gorgeous views. Though only a short drive from town, this special spot is far away enough to appreciate the absolute silence and solitude of the desert.

Wolwedans Desert Lodge

NamibRand

9 Rooms

From $890 per person/night

Jaw-dropping scenery from this classic lodge in the NamibRand.

Set amongst the phenomenal landscapes of the Namib Desert, this elegant, stylish tented lodge has magnificent panoramic views of the 2100 km2 Namibrand reserve in all directions. This privately owned gem borders the famous Sossusvlei area to its west and boasts plenty of its own awe-inspiring scenery. Wolwedans Desert Lodge prides itself on delivering a personal experience full of luxury, privacy and tranquility. It is one of four Wolwedans camps which also include Dune Camp, Boulders Camp and Wolwedans Plains Camp. The reserve offers a pristine wilderness experience, with considerably fewer tourists than the neighbouring national park (though a visit there is still highly recommended). You'll find an array of laid back activities here, and although you may see some interesting desert-adapted species of plants and animals, the focus is certainly on the majestic scenery.

Hoanib Valley Camp

Kaokoland

6 Rooms

From $1.1K per person/night

Immerse yourself in the wilds of the Namibian desert at this elegant tented camp.

Northern Namibia’s newest retreat, Hoanib Valley is a stylish, six-bedroom tented camp in the heart of the remote and rugged Kaokoland. In an era of "conservation-focused" camps, Hoanib Valley actually does what it says on the tin, and the venture is a joint partnership between the local communities and the resident Giraffe Conservation Project. As well as learning about the protection of the stately, sadly endangered, giraffe in the region, you’ll be able to drive through herds of desert-adapted elephant, track rhino, and visit the fascinating Himba and Herero peoples who call this harsh environment home.

Kalahari Game Lodge

Kalahari

8 Rooms

From $150 per person/night

Red sands, huge-maned lions and a paradise for bird lovers

Lying inside the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, just 18 km from Mata-Mata gate, is a huge (40 000-hectare) parcel of northern Kalahari Desert. There, rising above the dunes on Namibia's extreme eastern border, is the Kalahari Game Lodge. This oasis, which emerged fresh-faced and stylish after a revamp in mid-2014, is a fabulous destination at the end of a dusty drive. You're welcomed with huge smiles, accommodation at a campsite or in a chalet with lots of space and crisp white bedlinen and, around you, a landscape alive with wonderful desert creatures.

Habitas Namibia

Windhoek

40 Rooms

From $560 per person/night

Utter tranquillity in the Namibian desert

At the heart of any safari experience is the desire to connect, or reconnect, with something – oneself, the earth, a sense of space. Fulfilling that need for deeper human connections is the core mission of the Habitas group of international hotels and camps. The group's latest venture is in the Namib Desert, an hour's drive from the Namibian capital, Windhoek. Here, on a private 35,000-hectare reserve, you'll find a camp where the real luxury lies in its simplicity, from the clean lines and practically wall-less structures to the guided bush walks and emphasis on local knowledge and culture.

Hohenstein Lodge

Erongo

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14 Rooms

From $120 per person/night

Oasis in a landscape brimming with secrets.

North-east of Swakopmund, just 25 km north of the small town of Usakos, is a stone lodge hunkered at the base of the Erongo Mountains, the eroded relic of a volcano that was active some 140 to 150 million years ago. Hohenstein Lodge, named for the highest peak of the mountains, is also the closest lodge to the famous Spitzkoppe mountains – so it's worth stopping here for a few days to hike the slopes, view the rock paintings (some are 2000-plus years old), explore the flora and fauna of the wide camelthorn-studded plains and revel in the intense sunsets.

Okonjima Bush Suite

Otjiwarongo

2 Rooms

From $1.2K per person/night

Private luxury home fuses modern & African decor on this wildlife sanctuary

Okonjima Reserve, home the Okonjima Bush Suite, sits between Namibia's world-famous, Etosha National Park, and the county's capital, Windhoek. This 55,000 acre reserve is probably best known and loved for the AfriCat Foundation, a non-profit organization that does crucial rehabilitation work with endangered African carnivores - most notably, cheetah and leopard. A stay here affords you the unique chance to get up-close to some of Africa's most iconic creatures. But besides the opportunity to take part in AfriCat's research and rehabilitation efforts, this is an exclusive, sumptuous, five-star experience that comes complete with your own private vehicle and guide along with personal chef and host.

Serondela Lodge

Caprivi (the Zambezi Region)

8 Rooms

From $390 per person/night

Find chic intimacy at this eco-lodge on the Chobe River's Namibian banks.

Serondela Lodge is a newcomer to Namibia’s range of luxury lodges on the Chobe River. With just eight rooms, including a larger family unit, you can expect a wonderfully personal experience, and and a sense that you have the magnificent views of the river all to yourself. What sets Serondela apart from the rest is its innovative eco-friendly design, with an organic flow that follows the contours of the river’s edge. It’s only accessible by boat, so game viewing begins right away as you cruise along the Chobe, famous for the huge numbers of elephant drawn to the water.

Safari House

Etosha

4 Rooms

From $470 per person/night

Unpretentious hospitality in a traditional Namibian farmhouse

Located on the Etosha Heights Private Reserve, adjacent to Safarihoek Lodge, Safari House is a traditional Namibian farmhouse that has undergone beautiful safari interior treatment and is available for exclusive use. Outside, Safari House really comes into its own. For lazy afternoons, the large, wraparound veranda is shady and cool, and the waterhole mere metres away is the perfect entertainment. There’s a swimming pool if you fancy a dip, morning or evening game drives, a braai area, and a large, fully-fenced garden.

Hoodia Desert Lodge

Sossusvlei

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11 Rooms

From $580 per person/night

An intimate desert lodge well placed for exploring Sossusvlei.

Backed by the towering Namib-Naukluft Mountains, Hoodia Desert Lodge overlooks the ephemeral Tsauchab River, with open gravel plains stretching into the distance as far as the eye can see. This comfortable oasis has just 11 thatch and canvas chalets, all decorated in a rustic and easy-going yet luxurious style. The design makes the most of the sense of space in this secluded part of the Namib Desert, and the lodge is a perfect base camp for exploring Sossusvlei's magnificent sand dunes. Expect a warm welcome, genuine hospitality and delicious food at this family-owned and -run establishment.

Etendeka Walking Trail

Damaraland

From $290 per person/night

Explore a private concession on foot with top guides & camp beneath the stars every night

Intrepid and fully immersed in nature, Etendeka Walking Trail takes you into the wild spaces of Damaraland, with the Grootberg Massif as your ever-present guide. The expert team knows every crag, animal and plant in the 500 km2 Etendeka Concession - and they'll passionately share their knowledge with you on this three-day trek. Set off from Palmwag Lodge leaving your main luggage to be delivered to your next stop, a camp overlooking a lively waterhole. Day two is the most strenuous, where you'll walk a distance of 15 - 20 kilometres - but at the end you'll be rewarded with a night atop the beautifully-named Crystal Mountain. Just imagine the stargazing...

Cornerstone Guesthouse

Swakopmund

7 Rooms

From $50 per person/night

A comfortable home-style small bed and breakfast in tranquil gardens.

Cornerstone Guest House is a small owner-run bed and breakfast establishment in a quiet residential area, a short and easy walk from the centre of Swakopmund and the lively main beachfront. This Mediterranean-style homestead offers very comfortable accommodation in seven guest rooms within beautifully maintained gardens, with a homely feel and modern amenities that would be expected of a larger hotel. Friendly and attentive staff are on hand to help with restaurant bookings and suggestions for activities, and it's in a convenient position for exploring the town and the stunning Skeleton Coast and Namib Desert landscapes.

Skeleton Coast Flying Safaris

Skeleton Coast

4 Rooms

From $3.6K per person/night

A unique fly-in desert experience with the Schoeman Family in Namibia.

This spectacular, multi-day flying safari takes you on a birds-eye journey over one of the most enigmatic coastlines in Africa; Namibia's vast and rugged Skeleton Coast. Famous for its shipwreck "skeletons," you'll wind your way along the beach in a small plane, sometimes just a few hundred metres high, and marvel at the ever-changing geological formations and desert-adapted wildlife below. On the ground, you'll be whisked off in a Land Rover to drive through dunes and deserts, salt pans and floodplains and discover the country's wide diversity of unique flora and fauna. Starting in Swakopmund and ending at the oasis of the Kunene river on the border with Angola, with spectacular dunes, wildlife, and aerial scenery in between, this is one of those must-dos in Africa.

Zannier Hotels Sonop

NamibRand

10 Rooms

From $840 per person/night

A new take on luxury in a lunar landscape on the edge of the Namib-Naukluft

This sophisticated lodge in Namibia's Karas region echoes the camps of those travellers of old – with no expense or comfort spared. Sonop ("sunrise") is a sumptuous experience to be sure, complete with multi-course meals served by white-gloved waiters, and a telescope in your fit-for-royalty tent. You're deep in the empty wilderness here, far from any beaten track (although the best Namibian holidays are meandering). Expect a vast moonscape terrain, sculptural sand dunes, wide salt pans, a star-studded vault of sky, and the romance of raw natural beauty. We call this pure drama, Namib-style.

Hobatere Lodge

Kaokoland

24 Rooms

From $170 per person/night

Off the beaten path, within close range to several Nambian gems.

Hobatere Lodge offers true locally-flavored hospitality, entirely owned and operated by members of the Damraland community of northern Namibia. Though the lodge is somewhat off the well-trod tourist path, it allows convenient access to many of Namibia's stunning wilderness regions: Twyfelfontein, Brandberg and Hoanib River, to name a few. It is set on a private concession where guided walks and drives can be undertaken on-site, though the most rewarding wildlife viewing will undoubtedly be within Etosha National Park, an extraordinary wilderness experience based around life-giving water holes. This is a great mid-range option for the adventurous self-driver that's big on personality, warmth and local-expertise.

Kalahari Anib Lodge

Kalahari

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55 Rooms

From $150 per person/night

Chic pitstop between Windhoek and the south.

The desert lodge, just off the main highway in Namibia, has a whole new look and feel. After a substantial renovation, the lodge reopened in April 2016 and visitors have been impressed with the upgrades. A funky open-plan dining, bar and lounge area offers a great place to make new friends. The food is good with fresh home-baked bread on the buffet table and there’s even gluten free. If you’re looking for something mid-range and modern between your A to B, this lodge is a great stop for a night of two.

Olive Grove

Windhoek

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11 Rooms

From $50 per person/night

An excellent and well-established guesthouse in central Windhoek.

This friendly guesthouse, with superb facilities, is located in the leafy suburb of Klein Windhoek, just 45 mins drive from the international airport. A former family home, it has been renovated into a contemporary, eleven-roomed guesthouse, complete with a large shaded terrace, open-plan kitchen, small plunge pool and a wellness treatment room. It shares the same views of the olive grove and city skyline, as its neighbour, the Olive Exclusive. The food and wine list are fantastic, especially for a property of this size and price range. The staff are attentive and welcoming, providing a warm start to your Namibian adventure.

Epako Safari Lodge

Erongo

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10 Rooms

From $590 per person/night

Ultra-modern lodge in a private reserve overlooking the Namibian wilderness

Near Omaruru, in the tranquil Erongo region of central Namibia, an 11 000-hectare private reserve has at its heart a secret retreat – a beautiful game lodge. Called Epako, meaning "the corner in a mountain range", the lodge (picture crisp clean lines and luxury comforts) nestles against a hillside overlooking the Omaruru River. Beside it, a waterhole attracts a goodly amount of game. The reserve itself is home to galleries of San paintings, vast geologically interesting rock formations, and some impressive wildlife and bird species. Immerse yourself in the warmth and wilderness – we recommend the experience.

Waterberg Guest Farm

Otjiwarongo

4 Rooms

From $220 per person/night

Herero-style cabins and an updated farmhouse beneath the magical Waterberg.

Head north from Namibia's capital, Windhoek, to the Waterberg Plateau, an imposing colossus of rock where you'll find 200-million-year-old tracks of dinosaurs and reminders of the area's first human inhabitants, the San people. At its base, on the family-owned sprawl of Okosongomingo cattle ranch, you'll come across the restful Waterberg Guest Farm. Spend a couple of days here, exploring the plateau, its free-roaming wildlife (cheetah, leopard, jackal, eland, kudu, oryx, little steenbok, klipspringer and dik-dik, and a host of reptiles and birds). Recharge your travel-worn batteries with comfortable accommodation, good food and blood-red sunsets.

Kaza Safari Lodge

Caprivi (the Zambezi Region)

8 Rooms

From $750 per person/night

Rustic but stylish comfort on an island in the Zambezi.

While currently closed for renovations, Kaza Safari Lodge lies on beautiful Impalila Island, on the Namibian side of the Zambezi River. Formerly known as Impalila Island Lodge, this rustic getaway is accessible by boat transfer from the Botswana side, which makes getting there part of the adventure. The focus is naturally on the river, which draws a constant stream of animals, and nearby Chobe National Park, renowned for its huge herds of elephant. Listen to the water rushing past from your thatch and timber chalets (one of eight), and watch the passing wildlife parade from the lovely central area built around ancient baobab trees.

Onguma Camp Kala

Etosha

4 Rooms

From $2K per person/night

Gorgeous suites, conservation-focused, and a coveted location right next to a waterhole.

Sitting snuggly next to a very popular waterhole in the Onguma Nature Reserve, Camp Kala is a masterpiece. The brainchild of well-known architect, Nick Plewman, the camp blends almost entirely into its surroundings, its central circular tower emulating an enormous termite mound! There are just four suites, making the experience feel exclusive and totally personal. Join the fantastic guides on wildlife-spotting drives and walks, or get comfortable at one of the viewpoints round camp and watch the animals arrive to drink at the waterhole. And, if you needed another reason to love Onguma, your stay contributes to their private anti-poaching unit.

Namib Outpost

Sossusvlei

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12 Rooms

From $460 per person/night

Solace for the soul amid extraordinary towering dunes.

A lodge that lives up to its name, Namib Outpost lies in a remote location at Sossusvlei, in the southern Namib. If peace and natural splendour are your thing, and if you love sand dunes, then this is the place to come – Sossuvlei's large salt and clay pan is surrounded by some of the highest dunes in the world. The views are spectacular, especially at sunset, when the sand is rosy and you can hear geckos barking and hyaenas calling. Recently renovated, the lodge's atmosphere is relaxed, the accommodation is great and you can explore the desert on horseback.

Onduli Ridge

Damaraland

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6 Rooms

From $740 per person/night

Damaraland's newest wonder kid with a simple design that leaves nature in the forefront.

Ensconsed by dramatic, sunbaked desert, Onduli Ridge is a cool and collected new addition to the Damaraland scene. Practically sculpted into the granite boulders, the camp is seamless in design and fits right in with its surroundings. Every space maximises the views and by night, it's the tapestry of stars that steals the show. Spend your days relaxing by the pool, enjoying some of Namibia's finest food and exploring this sandy playground - which just happens to include Namibia's highest mountain, the Brandberg. Sounds pretty good to us.

The Stiltz

Swakopmund

11 Rooms

From $70 per person/night

Unique timber bungalows on stilts with fabulous river and shoreline views.

The Stiltz is an unusual bed and breakfast establishment on the outskirts of the small coastal town of Swakopmund, on Namibia’s Skeleton Coast. Accommodation consists of individual timber and thatch bungalows on stilts suspended over natural reed beds with varying views of the beach, river mouth and sand dunes. Each bungalow is linked to the main area via elevated wooden walkways. It’s within easy walking distance to the town, with fine restaurants, lively bars, shopping and attractions nearby, with a remote out-of-town feel. A convenient and comfortable base from which to explore Swakopmund and the surrounding desert region.

Cape Cross Lodge

Skeleton Coast

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20 Rooms

From $160 per person/night

Unexpected luxury on the Skeleton Coast, where Namibia meets the Atlantic

With its architecture a blend of Cape Dutch and west coast fishing-village style, Cape Cross Lodge is a striking stopover if you're travelling along Namibia's remote Skeleton Coast. Located an hour-and-a-half's drive north of Swakopmund and just four kilometres from the Cape Cross Seal Reserve, it's a modern and comfortable place to stay. The glass frontage overlooking the ocean maximises the natural light, the meals are good and wholesome, the beds are cosy and comfortable, and you're quite likely to see animals passing on the shore – brown hyena and jackal hunting for prey.

Kwessi Dunes Lodge

NamibRand

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10 Rooms

From $720 per person/night

Cool and comfortable desert quirkiness at the newest lodge in the NamibRand.

With a strict limit on the number of lodges allowed in the beautiful NamibRand Nature Reserve, it’s not often that a new one appears on the books. But here is Kwessi Dunes Lodge, once a traditional Namibian farm and now 10 cool and quirky chalets, which opened to guests in March 2020. Set smack bang in the middle of the 200,000-hectare reserve, there’s plenty to get your teeth into – we hear tales of nature drives and walks, quad bike explorations, hot air balloon flights, Sossusvlei trips and plenty of opportunities to spot desert-adapted wildlife. Add to that a lovely-looking lodge and a team that knows exactly what they’re doing when it comes to top-notch safaris (and air conditioning and a swimming pool).

Naankuse Lodge

Windhoek

6 Rooms

From $250 per person/night

A stylish Namibian bush lodge and wildlife rehabilitation sanctuary.

Naankuse Lodge is a unique luxury lodge a short distance from Windhoek, with striking architectural features and extravagant accommodation. It is situated within a private nature reserve and wildlife rehabilitation sanctuary, and what sets this one apart from other safari lodges is that guests are invited to experience life behind the scenes of this community-driven reserve, with the chance to encounter several species of rescued and rehabilitated wildlife, including caracal, cheetah and baboons. There is also the fascinating opportunity to discover aspects of the ancient art of San bush lore from the local community.

Ai Aiba Rock Painting Lodge

Erongo

20 Rooms

From $110 per person/night

A desert hideaway that rubs shoulders with volcanic calderas & millenia-old rock art.

Drive around 4 hours from Windhoek, across mountain passes as steep as they are enthralling, and you'll arrive at Ai Aiba Rock Painting Lodge. Sitting amongst giant boulders in the foothills of the Erongo Mountains, the curved thatched roofs and granite hues make the lodge appear almost invisible. Whilst cocooned at this desert oasis, you'll have the chance to explore the 130-million-year old volcanic ruins and the ancient San rock paintings that have made them so famous. Surrounded by 200,000 hectares of protected wilderness, you'll see new flora and fauna every day, from purple-pod terminalia to the tiniest dik-dik antelope.

Babson Guest House

Otjiwarongo

3 Rooms

From $590 per person/night

Premium access to Namibia's famous Cheetah Conservation Fund reserve

If cheetahs are your passion, head to Babson Guest House, the only lodge for visitors in the world-renowned Cheetah Conservation Fund reserve, in northern Namibia. Here you'll find the largest population of cheetah remaining in the wild, and a conservation/research centre that offers interesting insights into cheetah conservation and rehabilitation. The reserve is a worthy destination in itself, but it's also conveniently located in the Otjiwarongo area between Windhoek (Namibia's capital) and Etosha National Park, and makes for a good stopover between the two. It's also just 13 kilometres from the striking sandstone cliffs of the Waterberg Plateau National Park.

Nkasa Lupala Lodge

Caprivi (the Zambezi Region)

10 Rooms

From $220 per person/night

Wetland paradise with diverse activities in Namibia's Caprivi Strip.

This hidden gem of a camp combines fantastic game viewing, a superb location on a channel of the Kwando-Linyanti river system of Namibia's Caprivi Strip, and a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. It's a stone's throw from some of high-end properties in Botswana (that come with correspondingly high-end price tags!) and Nkasa Lupala Lodge offers just as wonderful as experience at a fraction of the price. Self-drivers are welcome, but despite its accessibility, Nkasa Lupala (previously Mamili) National Park is a true, unspoiled wilderness with a variety of habitats that support an even bigger diversity of wildlife.

Namibia

Best hotels in Namibia

Desert Breeze Lodge

Wolwedans Desert Lodge

Hoanib Valley Camp

Kalahari Game Lodge

Habitas Namibia

Hohenstein Lodge

Okonjima Bush Suite

Serondela Lodge

Safari House

Hoodia Desert Lodge

Etendeka Walking Trail

Cornerstone Guesthouse

Skeleton Coast Flying Safaris

Zannier Hotels Sonop

Hobatere Lodge

Kalahari Anib Lodge

Olive Grove

Epako Safari Lodge

Waterberg Guest Farm

Kaza Safari Lodge

Onguma Camp Kala

Namib Outpost

Onduli Ridge

The Stiltz

Cape Cross Lodge

Kwessi Dunes Lodge

Naankuse Lodge

Ai Aiba Rock Painting Lodge

Babson Guest House

Nkasa Lupala Lodge

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