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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

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.

Safarihoek Lodge

Etosha

13 Rooms

From $590 per person/night

Modern comfort at this large, stone-and-thatch lodge in Namibia's game-rich Etosha region.

Travel to Namibia’s arid northern wilderness and you'll find vast gravel plains interrupted by occasional rocky ridges, stretches of mopane trees and lots of game around Etosha's permanent waterholes. Safarihoek Lodges lies in a private reserve on the southern edge of the national park, in the Etosha Heights Private Reserve. It’s a large, modern lodge that overlooks a huge waterhole, has far-reaching views and offers an exciting range of game-viewing activities. Lion and elephant are the stars of the landscape, and if rhinos are on your must-see list, you’ll more than likely be happy here!

Namib Dune Star

Sossusvlei

10 Rooms

From $210 per person/night

Sleep under the stars at this luxury desert retreat in the heart of Namibia.

If you're looking for vast landscapes and wide open vistas, Namib Dune Star Camp is the ideal outdoor retreat. Situated in the Namib Desert, the best part of this camp's intimate and eco-friendly cabins is the beds, which are bedecked with warm, comfy gear, and fitted with wheels so that they can be pushed out onto the open-air deck for the night. Enjoy pre-dinner sundowner drinks as the sun paints the dunes gold, and later retreat to your bed for a night under the stars. The next morning, awake to a flask of tea and rusks, followed by a sunrise stroll across the dunes.

Damara Horse Safari

Damaraland

7 Rooms

From $1.2K per person/night

A challenging adventure for any rider, but with rewards of beauty and excitement.

This eight day riding adventure from Twyfelfontein to Cape Cross, taking you through otherworldly terrain and landscapes is undoubtedly a trip of a lifetime. As if through a prehistoric age, the ride takes you across a magnificent wilderness with possible encounters with elephant, rhino, oryx and springbok and magnificent backdrops such as the Brandberg (burning mountain), rolling dunes and the remains of a collapsed volcano. Starting at Twyfelfontein the adventure begins at once, with a trip to the nearby San Rock Engravings, a World Heritage sight, and concludes with an excursion to the Cape Fur Seal colony at Cape Cross.

River Crossing Lodge

Windhoek

20 Rooms

From $160 per person/night

A comfortable safari lodge overlooking the fringe of the Namib Desert.

River Crossing Lodge is a mere five-minute drive from the city of Windhoek, yet its setting within the Moltkeblick Private Reserve gives it a remote feel. From its vantage point on a rocky ridge of hills, the night lights of Windhoek are visible from one side, with far-reaching views over the rugged mountains and landscapes of the edge of the Namib Desert out in front. Twenty guest chalets offer comfortable accommodation, with a spacious main lodge reminiscent of an original German farmstead on the outside, and a stylish modern interior. A variety of safari activities are offered.

Waterberg Wilderness Lodge

Otjiwarongo

12 Rooms

From $210 per person/night

A very different Namibia, with lush vegetation and mountain vistas

Namibia's landscape is not all dunes and desert. Venture north to the western fringes of the Kalahari Desert, and you'll find something completely different – a dense swathe of green scrubland and, rising above it, the Waterberg Plateau. At the base of this flat-topped mesa (it's 50 kilometres long and 16 wide) is Waterberg Wilderness Lodge, a charmingly renovated old farmstead in the eponymous 35-square-kilometre private reserve. Since 2000, the reserve's owners have dropped the internal fencing and started restoring the indigenous flora and fauna. Expect great views and hikes, endemic flora, giraffe, antelopes galore, and even white rhino.

Divava Okavango Resort

Caprivi (the Zambezi Region)

20 Rooms

From $260 per person/night

Beautiful lodge right on the edge of the Okavango River in Caprivi, Namibia

Divava Okavango Resort and Spa is perched on the edge of the Okavango River, just a mile downstream from Popa Falls in Namibia's Caprivi Strip. A relatively large, mid-range lodge, it offers comfortable accommodation, superb food and good access to the region's wildlife. The river takes centre stage, but there are also two nearby national parks that complete the experience. The lodge atmosphere straddles that of a hotel and a bush lodge, leaning slightly more toward the commercial than the camp feel. The result is probably fitting considering its location: a blend of wilderness with surrounding communities and infrastructure nearby.

Grootberg Lodge

Damaraland

16 Rooms

From $190 per person/night

Come for the views, the tumbled landscape and the black rhino.

Grootberg Lodge lies in (and is owned by) the communal #Khoadi//Hoas conservancy in Namibia's stark north-west. Perched atop one of the flat-topped mountains that characterise the landscape, the lodge's exterior appears rugged and wild, but its interior is luxurious, with every creature comfort catered for stylishly. From all points the views across the valley to the horizon are mesmerising – with black eagles soaring near the cliffs. The lodge is the first of its kind in Namibia, and plays a primary role in the environmental, tourist and financial development of its owners. Here you'll also find the world's largest population of black rhino.

Lianshulu Lodge

Caprivi (the Zambezi Region)

12 Rooms

From $390 per person/night

Fall asleep to hippos grunting at this tranquil riverine bush lodge.

Lianshulu Lodge is a rustic bush camp on the banks of Namibia’s Kwando River, in the far northern Caprivi Strip wilderness region. Eleven timber and thatch bungalows offer comfortable accommodation in a tranquil and secluded setting, with wonderful views of the river flowing past, and Botswana on the other side. This is a good choice for those who enjoy water-based game viewing, as boat cruises are the main focus. Lianshulu falls within Mudumu National Park, and is one of Namibia’s birding hotspots, with a variety of wildlife to be seen along the river and in the surrounding reserve.

Mushara Outpost

Etosha

8 Rooms

From $280 per person/night

An elegant safari camp on the eastern edge of Etosha.

Mushara Outpost is the sophisticated sibling of the Mushara Collection. It caters well for adults, and children over 12 years, who are looking for a stylish camp on the owner's private reserve close to the National Park's entrance gate. At the camp's heart is a characterful farmhouse with a modern twist; high ceilings, corrugated iron roof and a wraparound verandah. Contemporary and quirky interiors; it would make a stunning backdrop for a 'Homes and Gardens' shoot. Accommodation is in eight tented rooms with air con and private verandahs. There's a main lap pool, and a hide overlooking the waterhole.

Etendeka Mountain Camp

Damaraland

10 Rooms

From $390 per person/night

Simplicity in an isolated desert shaped by ancient volcanic eruptions.

Etendeka lies at the foothills of the Grootberg massif, a north-Namibian treasure surrounded by ancient lava flows, dramatic flat-topped mesas and giant boulders. Nature and its conservation are the prime focus at this small lodge, which has earned awards for the courtesy it shows to the land. Yet human creature comforts have not been overlooked. Water runs hot and cold, the loos are flushable, the beds are large and comfortable, and there's wi-fi. The camp may have a slight military-base atmosphere, but it's the perfect place from which to explore the Grootberg and its rich collection of desert-adapted wildlife.

Camp Kwando

Caprivi (the Zambezi Region)

29 Rooms

From $190 per person/night

A Caprivi gem that's easy on the pocket

Flowing all the way from Angola, passing Camp Kwando and joining up with the mighty Zambezi, is the Kwando River. This great water source has many stories to tell and you can listen to it whisper its watery tale from this beautiful riverside lodge in the eastern Caprivi region. Experience Africa’s wildlife from its winding waterways, fish for Tigers, birdwatch or embark on a safari at nearby Mudumu Game Reserve.

Mushara Bush Camp

Etosha

16 Rooms

From $190 per person/night

Beautiful, family-owned bush camp within easy reach of Etosha.

Set on a peaceful private concession, just 8kms from the entrance gate to Etosha National Park, this pretty bush camp offers an affordable and stylish safari experience for adventurous families, couples and solo travellers. A happy team of guides and camp staff, under the guidance of hands-on owners, Marc and Mariza, will take you on action-packed game drives and wow you with their array of culinary delights; food is a big part of Mushara Bushcamp's success story. Children are welcomed and well-entertained, there's an assortment of activities and play areas on offer for them.

Damara Mopane Lodge

Damaraland

80 Rooms

From $140 per person/night

An unexpectedly lush lodge in north-west Namibia's ancient savanna.

Lying on the C39, west of Outjo in north-west Namibia, is a wattle-and-daub lodge tucked like an African village in a stand of mopane trees. It's a little oasis in this wild landscape of shrubby savanna, dry riverbeds, stark granite mountains and extreme temperatures. Nearby is one of the largest concentrations of rock paintings, or petroglyphs, in Africa. Beneath them, lion, cheetah, endangered black rhino, springbok and oryx roam the savanna, and the famous, and endearing, desert-adapted elephants lumber through the dry riverbeds in search of food.

Jackalberry Tented Camp

Caprivi (the Zambezi Region)

5 Rooms

From $520 per person/night

Affordable tented camp and a dynamic wilderness on Namibia's Caprivi.

This simple, rustic lodge sits in a superb yet often overlooked wilderness area on the southern heel of Namibia's Caprivi Strip, in Nkasa Rupara (formerly Mamili) National Park. Just across the Linyanti River from Botswana and within the reach of self-drivers from major travel hubs such as Victoria Falls, Jackalberry may be easily accessible, but its surroundings are thoroughly wild. Nkasa Rupara's relative obscurity makes this area more affordable than its neighbours. Nevertheless, independently owned Jackalberry is more than just a good deal. It exudes charm and personality, from the quirky three-tiered bar and dining area to the expert staff.

Villa Mushara

Etosha

2 Rooms

From $690 per person/night

Luxury and privacy just outside Namibia's bustling Etosha National Park

The family-owned and operated Mushara Reserve and Mushara Villa are conveniently situated just eight kilometers from Etosha's eastern gate. There are two villas, each with a double room, perfect for honeymooners or couples craving their own space and a dose of peace and quiet - a welcome luxury after what can be a busy (and sometimes crowded) day in the National Park. The villas are an extension of Mushara Lodge, and Villa guests are free to use the lodge's facilities. They offer elegant accommodation with friendly service and a very convenient base from which to launch into Etosha on safari.

Huab Lodge

Damaraland

8 Rooms

From $290 per person/night

Off the trodden track, unpretentious family-style lodge in remote Namibia.

The Huab Valley lies on the edge of Namibia's Damaraland, an amalgamation of farmlands turned into a private nature reserve in 1992 due to concerns over the depletion of the desert elephants. Down a dusty access road is the rather unassuming Huab Lodge, but don't let first impressions fool you. It's going to be pricey, and you might not get the teeming wildlife you would in other areas, but the time you do spend here will be rewarding, thanks to both the inspiring company and the sheer vastness of an area that is often overlooked by tourists.

Twyfelfontein Country Lodge

Damaraland

56 Rooms

From $230 per person/night

Large affordable lodge in Namibia's rock art-rich Twyfelfontein desert

Twyfelfontein is one of those middle-of-nowhere, strangely beautiful arid landscapes for which Namibia is treasured. Although it's certainly out of the way, this almost mystical environment, with its ancient rock art and desert-adapted wildlife, will be sure to make you happy you came. Twyfelfontein Country Lodge is the biggest lodge in the area, with space for more than 100 guests, catering best to large groups travelling by coach or more budget-minded self-driving explorers. It's just Four kilometres from the UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to 200-plus stone slabs depicting San engravings and paintings.

Huab Under Canvas

Damaraland

8 Rooms

From $670 per person/night

This is Damaraland, home to rare desert-adapted black rhino and elephants.

Sheltering beneath a mopane grove on the banks of a tributary of the Huab River – one of the Namibia's most important corridors for desert-adapted elephants and rhinos – lies Huab Under Canvas. This is Namibia at its rawest, far off the beaten track and a great place to take in the desert. The semi-mobile camp operates between April and November, and offers excellent guiding, eight canvas tents raised on mobile platforms, comfortably furnishings and very good food. You'll enjoy the seclusion and the freedom to explore one of Damaraland’s most interesting ecosystems. And the Twyfelfontein petroglyphs are nearby.

Onguma Bush Camp

Etosha

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18 Rooms

From $170 per person/night

Creature comforts amidst raw plains, where wildlife roams freely

Bordering Fischer's Pan, near Etosha National Park's Namutoni Gate, Onguma Bush Camp is the perfect base from which to explore both the private Onguma Game Reserve and the eastern side of the national park. One of five camps in Onguma, this is the only one that is fully fenced, except for three of its newest rooms. At the heart of the camp is a floodlit waterhole that can be seen from both the main areas and the rooms. The decor is fresh and modern, the food is good, the welcome is authentic and nature is all around.

Sossusvlei Lodge

Sossusvlei

45 Rooms

From $160 per person/night

A great base for a Sossusvlei visit.

After a long day of travelling through Namibia, you’ll be pleased with your neat and spacious tented room and your private terrace overlooking the beauty of the Namib Naukluft National Park. The lodge is a convenient base for exploring the wonders of Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon. After a morning in the dunes, you can enjoy a dip in the swimming pool, a leisurely lunch on the terrace and a cool lager at the Acacia beer garden. In the evenings, keep an eye on the floodlit waterhole for hyena, zebra, oryx and more.

Palmwag Lodge

Damaraland

20 Rooms

From $170 per person/night

A down-to-earth Namibian bush lodge and campsite in northern Damaraland.

Palmwag Lodge, in northern Damaraland, is one of Namibia’s original tourist resorts. It is the gateway to the vast Palmwag Concession which spans some 5,000 square kilometres of arid gravel plains, dramatic mountain ranges, and ephemeral rivers. This semi-desert region supports a surprisingly high density of wildlife, with several very unique species, including desert-adapted elephants, Hartmann’s mountain zebra, and the rare black rhino. The lodge overlooks a palm-lined spring in the Uniab River, with a choice of bush chalets, luxury safari tents and basic campsites, and has a friendly, relaxed feel with a good range of activities.

Omatendeka Lodge

Damaraland

9 Rooms

From $1K per person/night

An elegant and exclusive desert lodge in a remote untouched wilderness.

Omatendeka Lodge is a new addition to Namibia’s luxury desert lodge portfolio, and offers an exclusive and unique safari experience. Located in the wilds of northern Damaraland, between the harsh western deserts and the chalky pans of the game-rich Etosha National Park, the lodge itself is positioned near oasis-like natural springs, the source of the Hoanib River and a vital lifeline for the desert-adapted wildlife. The nine eco-friendly suites have been beautifully designed to blend in with the arid landscape and create an elegant haven in this stark and pristine wilderness. Sounds like heaven...