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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.

Onguma Trails Camp

Etosha

4 Rooms

From $770 per person/night

A back-to-nature walking safari with hot tubs under starlit skies.

For those yearning to feel the earth beneath their boots, this pioneering walking camp delivers adventure with comfort thrown in. A two-night minimum stay allows immersion into pristine wilderness, where four of the big five might just cross your path. The intimacy of four well-appointed bell tents creates a rather special atmosphere, whilst hot tubs and proper beds ensure you're not exactly roughing it. This winter-only affair (April to September) presents the perfect chance to discover the secrets that only reveal themselves on foot.

Desert Homestead Lodge

Sossusvlei

21 Rooms

From $160 per person/night

A characterful farm-style retreat where horseriding in ancient valleys takes centre stage.

Perched in a wide grassy valley and cradled by the dramatic Nubib, Tsaris and Naukluft Mountains, this eclectic lodge proves that getting to know the world's oldest desert is best done at a gentle trot. What sets this place apart from the usual Sossusvlei suspects is its genuine farm-style hospitality and those famously excellent horse trails that have guests returning year after year. The fact that the profits of both lodges in the Namib Tsaris Nature Reserve, Desert Homestead Lodge and Namib Outpost, are fully set aside for the conservation of this area means every sundowner you sip is also a toast to protecting one of Africa's most extraordinary landscapes.

Villa Margherita

Swakopmund

8 Rooms

From $90 per person/night

Boutique beauty in a desert town.

If you’re looking for more than the white walls and sanitised atmosphere of a modern-day hotel rooms then check in at Villa Margherita for a more personalised traveller experience. The boutique hotel has a penchant for art and colonial artefacts, creating an eclectic mix of old worlde charm and afro-chic in Swakopmund.

Wolwedans Mountain View Suite

NamibRand

1 Rooms

From $1.3K per person/night

Step into nature's art gallery, with fine grasses, barren mountains and endless rosy sands

Namibia is highly regarded for its otherworldly landscapes, and nowhere is its beauty more fully on display than in the NamibRand Nature Reserve, near Sossusvlei. Here, the wispy yellow grasses, towering red-sand dunes and barren mountains make you feel like you've stepped into a work of art. Then an oryx enters the scene and you're reminded that this is a living desert. Come to Wolwedans Mountain View Suite for authentic peace and quiet, access to the glorious desert-scapes, and ultimate privacy. Located a short walk from Desert Lodge, the one-bedroom suite is entirely secluded; it’s just you, your private guide, chef, butler – and those views.

Kunene Lodge

Kaokoland

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24 Rooms

From $150 per person/night

Laid-back comfort (and birds galore) on the tree-lined banks of the Kunene.

Kunene River Lodge is a fairly basic but very comfortable establishment on the banks of the Kunene River, the waterway that separates Namibia from its northern neighbour, Angola. This family-owned lodge started out as a private weekend retreat, and is now one of the most popular spots in this remote and hard-to-reach part of the country. The location is shady and quiet, accommodation ranges from well-equipped comfortable bungalows and rustic A-frame chalets to tree-sheltered camp sites. The river provides plenty of fun activities, from leisurely boat cruises and birdwatching trips to adrenalin-stimulating white-water rafting.

Hilton Hotel Windhoek

Windhoek

160 Rooms

From $190 per person/night

A contemporary and functional base in the heart of the city

Set smack bang in the heart of Windhoek, The Hilton occupies apretty good location whether you’re in the city on business or about to head off on safari. Contemporary in style, the hotel is modern and fresh and there are several restaurants and bars to choose from if you’ve got a limited amount of time, serving everything from hearty breakfasts to light bites and cocktails. And if you have a little bit more time, the rooftop swimming pool and accompanying bar are the perfect place to spend an afternoon.

Mundulea Bush Camp

Otjiwarongo

4 Rooms

From $780 per person/night

A rustic camp & exceptionally guided walks immerse you in the Namibian bush.

Mundulea Camp sits in a private reserve near the beautiful Otavi Mountains, a few hours southeast of Namibia's Etosha National Park. This is by no means a destination promising sightings of Africa's iconic, big-name wildlife. Instead, it offers the more subtle beauties of this dynamic country, which are best discovered on foot with one of the region's most well-respected guides. Bruno Nebe (also the camp's owner) conducts guided walking tours to suit guests' liking and level of fitness. This is a down-to-earth experience in every way from the camp's architecture - created to resemble a traditional Ovambo homestead - to the on-foot game viewing and the meals prepared on the fire.

Hakusembe River Lodge

Caprivi (the Zambezi Region)

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20 Rooms

From $190 per person/night

Tranquil riverfront lodge in Namibia's remote Caprivi Strip.

Namibia's northeastern Caprivi Strip is known and loved for its river-nourished landscapes, good game viewing, and especially its fishing. A narrow wedge of land jutting out from Namibia's girth, it touches Angola, Zambia and Botswana, and is a geo-political wonder in itself. Though decidedly out of the way, it's a perfectly adventurous destination for self-drivers who have time to 'take it slowly'. Hakusembe River Lodge is nestled amid an oasis of lawn and shady trees overlooking the Okavango River. Its main attraction is the river and its wildlife, and keen fishermen can easily justify more than a transitory stay.

Onguma Tented Camp

Etosha

7 Rooms

From $990 per person/night

Explore two reserves from this blissful camp

This lovely stone and canvas lodge in private Onguma Reserve embraces a floodlit waterhole that can be seen from both the main areas and the suites. The camp (one of five lodges in the reserve – the others are Onguma Bush Camp, Onguma Tree Top, Onguma the Fort and Onguma Plains Camp) lies on the eastern edge of Etosha National Park, so there are great opportunities to see wildlife in both sanctuaries. Expect fresh decor, solicitous staff, varied animal and bird sightings and extraordinary views.

Dead Valley Lodge

Sossusvlei

20 Rooms

From $260 per person/night

A chic, unpretentious lodge with the world's oldest desert on the doorstep.

Gazing out from Dead Valley Lodge, the desert seems to go on forever and it truly feels like there's no one else in the world. Yet, you're also only a few minutes from the entrance into Namib-Naukluft National Park, making it one of the closest to the dunes of Sossusvlei. You'll easily be the first ones there in the morning! The lodge has borrowed its style from its ancient desert surroundings with gnarled wooden coffee tables and subtle, sandy tones. Plus, there are endless opportunities for adventure, from a trek up the 'Big Daddy' dune to a hot air balloon flight surveying the surreal scenes.

Mowani Mountain Camp

Damaraland

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15 Rooms

From $430 per person/night

Fulfil your Star Wars fantasy in this silent moonscape setting.

Damaraland in north-west Namibia is an ancient, boulder-strewn landscape of heat, dust and extraordinary beauty. This is the middle of nowhere, so finding tranquil Mowani Mountain Camp, tucked among the giant ochre rocks, is a real surprise. The lodge's organic design has earned it an architectural eco-design award, and the interior decor combines elegance, earthiness and tranquility. The accommodation is spacious and comfortable, the food is great, the game drives are rewarding and you could lose yourself in the views. Desperate for some peace? You'll find it here in spades.

Wolwedans Plains Camp

NamibRand

3 Rooms

From $590 per person/night

The most exclusive way of experiencing Namibia's iconic red dune landscapes.

This gorgeous, exclusive-use villa lies in a fairy-circle dotted grassland valley surrounded by the rugged mountains of the NamibRand Nature Reserve. Constructed from canvas, timber and with lots of open spaces and window-less walls, the scenery is at the forefront of a stay, and the location, deep in the heart of the reserve, is ideal for those looking for solitude, privacy and to simply get away from it all. The beautiful lounges, dining room and verandas (complete with their own plunge pool-style ‘Wolwedans Chillers’) offer ample space for R&R and desert contemplation, but if the mood takes you, there are plenty of activities on offer for a full desert immersion.

Chobe Savanna Lodge

Caprivi (the Zambezi Region)

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13 Rooms

From $520 per person/night

Re-Opening 8 May 2026!

On a remote stretch of the Caprivi's floodplains, only accessible by boat.

One of the more remote locations for a safari, Chobe Savanna Lodge sits in Namibia's Caprivi Strip - a narrow wedge of land to Botswana's north that connects Namibia to Zambia. A privileged position indeed, this camp is only accessible via an hour's boat ride, launched from the town of Kasane in Botswana. (Getting here is half the adventure). Once you arrive you'll enjoy the 180-degree views from the lodge's exquisite main area overlooking a floodplain on the banks of the Chobe River. Here the wildlife and landscape are enjoyed almost exclusively from the boat (except when waters are low enough to take a guided walk on the floodplain - a very brief window of time). This place truly forces one to slow down.

Onguma The Fort

Etosha

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13 Rooms

From $990 per person/night

Romance and style define this history-inspired lodge bordering Etosha.

Also known as Onguma Plains Camp, Onguma The Fort sits on Etosha National Park's eastern boundary overlooking the impressive Fischer's Pan. The lodge makes a bold architectural statement by resembling a fort, likely inspired by the nearby Fort Namutoni in the park. This is a good option for those wary of tent camping and the park's high density of tourists, though it will mean day-trips in to make the most of the area. The Onguma reserve itself doesn't exactly pump with wildlife but trips into Etosha provide opportunities to see lions, black rhino, elephants and loads of giraffe and plains game.

Desert Hills Lodge

Sossusvlei

18 Rooms

From $250 per person/night

A collection of dreamy chalets woven together with nature on the Namibian desertscape.

Picture the endless stretches of bronze, Namibian desert and the discover unbeatable selection of wildlife that calls the sand home. Here, amongst the iconic camel thorn trees and the eternally evolving Hebron vault, you'll find Desert Hills Lodge. Looking totally at home on the landscape, the unique lodge is a perfect combination of luxurious huts, attentive staff and touches of comfort quite unexpected in the desert. The views are almost unbeatable, from the Namibian dunes shimmering like a mirage to the nighttime canopy of stars thrown across the sky like glitter.

Damaraland Camp

Damaraland

10 Rooms

From $620 per person/night

Award-winning and heart-warming, this camp oozes personality

Damaraland Camp, or D-Camp as it is familiarly called, is one of Namibia’s most established and well-loved properties. A fun and sociable camp, where laughter and singing is actively encouraged, it's expertly run by a tight knit team of long-serving staff. The camp, 100% owned by the local Torra Conservancy, is often used to exemplify how community-based tourism can, and does, work. Great base for self-drivers and fly-in guests to explore the unique topography of the Damaraland, with its dry riverbeds and flat-topped mountains, and for wildlife enthusiasts, a rare chance to track the desert-adapted species, including elephant and rhino.

Meike's Guest House

Swakopmund

5 Rooms

From $90 per person/night

A small modern guest house a short stroll from the centre of Swakopmund.

Meike’s Guest House is a family-run modern bed and breakfast in the centre of Swakopmund, a popular tourist spot on the Namibian coast. The town is a delightful oasis on the fringe of the Namib Desert, with wide streets lined with palm trees and original Bavarian-style buildings giving it a distinctly European feel. It is an ideal stopover for those looking for a convenient and very comfortable home-style base for exploring this part of Namibia. In addition to the guest rooms, there is also a self-catering flat, and a two-roomed family unit, so this offers options to suit most needs.

GocheGanas Nature Reserve & Wellness Village

Windhoek

16 Rooms

From $310 per person/night

A luxurious Namibian safari lodge and health spa in a private game reserve.

GocheGanas is a luxury safari lodge and spa about 30 kilometres from Windhoek within a small private game reserve, offering the wonderful combination of an indulgent health spa retreat and a laid-back safari experience. Its name means “place of camel thorns” in the local Damara language, and this scenically diverse part of Namibia is particularly interesting for its desert-adapted flora and fauna and fascinating geological history. The lodge has a traditional African feel with all the necessary modern comforts, and the chance to connect with nature while making the most of the huge choice of pampering spa treatments and facilities.

Frans Indongo Lodge

Otjiwarongo

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15 Rooms

From $120 per person/night

Truly local lodge to explore en-route to Namibia's Etosha or Caprivi Strip.

Frans Indongo Lodge sits on a private reserve close to northern Namibia's Waterberg mountain range. The lodge has impressive, humbling origins, that speak to southern Africa's complicated history. Dr. Frans Indongo, the lodge's owner (now one of Namibia's wealthiest businessman), was born to local farm workers during the apartheid era and grew up tending livestock. Fast-forward a few decades and he's the proud patron of this reserve that offers down-to-earth local hospitality, surprising game viewing (including sable antelope, black springbok, nyala, and black and white rhino) and convenient proximity to several significant wildlife conservation partnerships.

Kazile Island Lodge

Caprivi (the Zambezi Region)

10 Rooms

From $340 per person/night

Escape to this paradisal Namibian bush lodge with exceptional river views

Kazile Island Lodge is elegantly 'suspended' along the banks of the Kwando River in Namibia. It's simple, minimalist design and ten Meru canvas tents overlooking an idyllic stretch of water, bring you closer to nature than you might ever have felt before. The lodge is only accessible by boat and is set deep in the heart of the Bwabwata National Park's Mangostene forest, with views across the river, expansive floodplains and the famed Horseshoe Bend. Watch the sun rise over the trees as elephants, buffalo, lions, giraffes, zebras and sitatunga (an elusive aquatic antelope) meander across the riverbanks.

Namibia

Best hotels in Namibia

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

Onguma Trails Camp

Desert Homestead Lodge

Villa Margherita

Wolwedans Mountain View Suite

Kunene Lodge

Hilton Hotel Windhoek

Mundulea Bush Camp

Hakusembe River Lodge

Onguma Tented Camp

Dead Valley Lodge

Mowani Mountain Camp

Wolwedans Plains Camp

Chobe Savanna Lodge

Onguma The Fort

Desert Hills Lodge

Damaraland Camp

Meike's Guest House

GocheGanas Nature Reserve & Wellness Village

Frans Indongo Lodge

Kazile Island Lodge

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