Desert Breeze Lodge

The roomy, open-plan lounge and dining area is perfectly positioned for expansive desert views, with huge full-length windows, polished stone and timber floors, and comfortable leather couches. An indoor breakfast room and outdoor terrace make the most of the staggering vistas and sense of space. Huge slabs of rock, chunky wooden pillars, contemporary colours and quirky hand-crafted furniture blend together to create a comfy and peaceful haven in the middle of the stark desert landscape.

The lodge's twelve double or twin bungalows and three-bedroomed villa all boast fabulous desert views, each with big windows and a private balcony. From the outside, curved rooftops and rounded walls mimic the undulating dunes, and vibrantly coloured wall panels contrast the subtle desert tones. Inside, retro art and eccentric finishing touches add a sense of fun to the spacious, comfortably furnished rooms. Each is en-suite, with a homely sitting room, charming wood fire for winter warmth and ceiling fans for the searing summer heat.

Desert Breeze is situated in the dune belt on the edge of Swakopmund, so you can literally step out of your bungalow and take a stroll in the Namib Desert. The town itself is well worth exploring, with wide avenues lined with graceful colonial buildings and a distinct Bavarian feel. Adventure tours of the coast and desert take many forms, from dune boarding, camel safaris and guided nature walks, to boat cruises in search of whales and other marine life.