Walvis Bay
This low-rise place in a quiet neighbourhood near the water has generous rooms that are a bit beaten around the edges – it’s comfortable enough and there…
Must-see hotels in Botswana & Namibia
Namibia
One of the better in-town hotels along the B1, the Bahnhof has rooms with wood floors, white walls and splashes of colour and character. Smallish windows…
Kasane
Perched alongside the Chobe River, this leafy backpackers lodge is one of Kasane's more budget-friendly options. Well-groomed campsites are located near…
Namibia
If you’re looking to rehabilitate your travel-worn body and mind, a surprisingly relaxing retreat is the Lake Oanob Resort, located alongside the Oanob…
Botswana
Nkisi has far and away the most character of Kang's accommodation options – many rooms have exposed stone floors and soothing earth tones, and the grounds…
Damaraland
This guesthouse in the heart of Kamanjab features small rooms with questionable plumbing and a bar-restaurant which is the centre of nightlife in town…
Namibia
This scenic farm, owned by Ernst and Johanna Sauber, occupies a lovely, austere setting below the Naukluft Massif, and features a ruined colonial police…
Botswana
This community-run campsite has a range of accommodation, from campsites and simple straw huts to more luxurious safari tents that come in a range of…
Namibia
Lined up across the desert 5km from the park entrance off the road in from Solitaire, Desert Quiver Camp has striking A-frame chalets that are nicely…
Lüderitz
One of the more unusual sleeping options in town, the Krabbenhoft is a converted carpet factory that now offers a number of self-catering flats upstairs…
Okavango Delta
Although less ostentatious than other lodges in Moremi, Stanley’s, located near the Boro River near the southern end of Chief’s Island, lacks the…
Maun
Riley’s is the only hotel or lodge in central Maun and it has a long pedigree: it's been here since before tourists began arriving, although it’s barely…
Namibia
Situated in the town centre, the upmarket Makalani Hotel is a rather garish-looking place that markets itself as both a small hotel and almost a mini…
Namibia
An old place that has been around for a while, Tambuti leaks faded grandeur from its stone walls and flagstone floors. Less than a kilometre from town, it…
Okavango Delta
For years, Oddball’s was a well-regarded budget lodge and something of a delta institution, but although it’s still way below lodge prices elsewhere in…
Swakopmund
This backpacker-oriented hotel is the epicentre of the action in Swakopmund, especially since this is where many of the adrenaline activities depart from…
Namibia
Although it lacks the riverside location of other properties in the area, this oasis behind the Engen petrol station has a good range of accommodation,…
Namibia
This unique accommodation is known for its bizarre water gardens and cool and cave-like cement-domed chalets. The Rostock Campsite is a peaceful 7km from…
Etosha National Park
Close to Etosha's western boundary, 65km northwest of Kamanjab, Hobatere inhabits an 88 sq km private concession where you could see all three big cats as…
Walvis Bay
At the Burning Shore, a secluded retreat (managed by the Protea/Marriott Hotel chain) with only a dozen rooms, you can soak up the beauty and serenity of…
Travel North Namibia Guesthouse
Namibia
This budget guesthouse is a wonderful spot if you’re counting your Nam dollars. It’s a fantastically friendly place delivering decent, good-value…
Gaborone
This locally recommended guesthouse has friendly service, attractively decorated if simple rooms and a generally welcoming atmosphere. It’s the sort of…
Okavango Delta
Located on the fringe of the Moremi Game Reserve, this lodge has a style all its own and is one of few independent lodges in the delta. African hardwoods…
Namibia
This German-run camp operates through a concession granted by a local chief, and has a well-groomed campsite beneath the palm trees with modern facilities…
Botswana
Well inside the boundaries of the CKGR (although administered as part of Khutse Game Reserve), and just north of the Tropic of Capricorn, Khwankwe Pan has…
Botswana
The Serowe Hotel is a terrific hotel of the kind you don’t expect to find in Serowe. It’s 2km southeast of town on the road to Palapye. Comfortable and…
Protea Sea-View Hotel Zum Sperrgebiet
Lüderitz
In a town defined by its colonial heritage, the Protea bucks the trend with a modern offering of polished steel and sparkling glass. There are only 22 sun…
Skeleton Coast
Open year-round, this resort is a luxurious alternative to camping at Torra Bay. Around the camp you may spot black-backed jackals or brown hyenas, and…
Chobe National Park
Some 7km from the park entrance, this good campsite has river frontage and is surrounded by an electric fence. Each campsite can sleep up to six and has…
Lüderitz
This is the town’s oldest hotel, dating back to 1907, which has managed to retain a certain faded grandeur while adding a touch of modernity. Darkish…
Namibia
This cosy guesthouse is located in a quiet, garden-like suburban setting and centred on a refreshing swimming pool surrounded by all manner of potted…
Botswana
Consisting of a number of riverside rondavels (round, traditional-style huts) and chalets, this comfortable lodge in the southern reaches of the Tuli…
Maun
This no-frills rest camp off Shorobe Rd is spotless and boasts what justifiably may be ‘the cleanest ablution blocks in Maun’. A recent change of…
Botswana
A few kilometres south of town on the road to Gaborone, and opened in 2011, Palapye’s newest hotel has well-appointed rooms and is overall the most…
Swakopmund
Out on the desert fringe, 800m east of town, this delightfully alternative place is run by Frenus and Sybille Rorich. The main attractions are the castle…
Damaraland
This place just off the C39, 12km southwest of Outjo, gets consistently good reviews from travellers. Accommodation is in good, grassy campsites, sturdy…
Swakopmund
This centrally located backpackers' haunt is an excellent place to drop anchor in Swakopmund. The indoor lounge is simple and homey, while the outdoor…
Namibia
This big old stalwart is a great bastion of hospitality. The stone buildings with sweeping thatched roofs stay cool in summer and have plenty of room. The…
Maun
If you feel most comfortable in a hotel-style environment, the Sedia is a good option. This resort-like complex features an outdoor bar, a continental…
Swakopmund
Overlooking the park promenade and much better than it looks from the outside, this long-standing hotel pension has light and airy rooms that are adorned…
