Best Hotels & Lodges

Behind an unassuming entrance just minutes from the UNESCO-listed Quadrado, a cobbled path descends through 7,000 square metres of native Atlantic Forest where monkeys scurry between jackfruit trees and bromeliads cling to ancient trunks. This is a boutique hotel that reveals itself slowly - and rewards the patient. Architect Gabriel Garbin designed the villas to wrap around the existing trees rather than replace them (not a single one was felled during construction), and the result is a collection of individually styled hideaways that feel less like a hotel and more like the private home of someone with exquisite taste and a very good art collection. First opened on New Year's Eve 2001, it's become a firm favourite among discerning Brazilians and in-the-know travellers drawn to Bahia's most beguiling cliff-top village a place where the bohemian spirit of the 1970s still lingers in every doorway.

Born from a love for Ecuador’s rich culture and a burning desire to preserve the country’s heritage and historic properties, Art Hotels Ecuador has established itself as a pillar of the Ecuadorian luxury hotel sector, establishing itself as the only national brand of prestige and synonymous with standards global in quality of service and accommodation for distinguished travelers, throughout Ecuador.

Nestled in the heart of nature, Otjiwa Mountain Lodge invites you to experience tranquillity amidst stunning landscapes. Just 2 and a half hours from Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek, Otjiwa Mountain Lodge serves as the perfect gateway to the world-renowned Etosha Pan.

Thorn Bush Tented Camp offers an authentic, immersive safari experience, where luxury and adventure come together in perfect harmony. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful retreat, an unforgettable family getaway, or an exciting adventure in the wild, Thorn Bush promises an experience that will stay with you long after your journey ends.

At Thorn Bush, adventure and nature await. Whether you’re tracking rhinos on foot with expert guides, embarking on thrilling game drives through the savanna, or taking a guided night drive to see nocturnal wildlife, every moment promises excitement.

Halfway between Windhoek and Etosha, the Okonjati Game Reserve stretches across a landscape that's been loved back to life by one family's conservation dream. Founded by legendary game capturer Jan Oelofse (the man whose techniques inspired the film Hatari!), this historic refuge is where Namibia's Independence Declaration was signed in 1989. With flamingos wading in the dam, hippos grunting by the waterhole, and dinosaur footprints waiting up on the hillside, there's plenty to discover beyond the game drives. The lodge blends Moroccan-inspired architecture with genuine bush hospitality, whilst the Oelofse family's dedication to conservation – including a rhino orphanage and private school – adds real substance to your stay.