Gaborone
A new hotel southeast of the centre, the 84-room Indaba is aimed mainly at a business clientele, but the overall package is appealing, with moderately…
Must-see hotels in Botswana & Namibia
Namibia
Here’s your opportunity to sleep in a basic hut that historically would have been used by an Owambo chief or one of his wives – high on novelty, if a…
Botswana
This Ghanzi institution has modern (if slightly tired) rooms with air-con and cable TV, though the campsite is cramped, can be noisy and feel like someone…
Maun
These mini, self-catering apartments aren't really close to anything, but they're large, nicely kept and generally quiet – perfect if you have your own…
Namibia
‘Cigarette’ camp, in the south of the park, inhabits a shady grove of terminalia trees, though full appreciation of this place requires sensitivity to its…
Botswana
Sitting somewhere between Tuli Safari Lodge and Molema Bush Camp (which are all owned by the same company), Serolo Safari Camp offers attractive, if…
Kasane
This simple but charming lodge is built around a tropical garden and features a number of well-furnished rooms that exude a homey atmosphere. It’s a…
Botswana
There's rarely an issue finding space at one of Mahurushele Pan's three sites, which are 11km northwest of Khutse Pan (or 24km from the park entrance),…
Botswana
The closest campsites to the park entrance, the 10 Khutse Pan sites are the busiest in the reserve, although they should be fairly quiet from Sunday night…
Botswana
Sharing the private concession with (and run by the same owners as) Haina Kalahari Lodge, Brakah has five appealing sites, with plenty of shade, braai…
Swakopmund
This boat-shaped place, which sits right on the sand about 1km north of town, allows you to watch the sea through your very own personal porthole; not all…
Chobe National Park
Given a licence to run the public campsites, cheeky SKL has also taken on the big boys with some beautifully appointed canvas tents overlooking the Savuti…
Okavango Delta
This long-standing wilderness retreat sits amid giant ebony trees next to the heronry at Xakanaxa Lediba and is surrounded by wildlife-rich grasslands…
Damaraland
Offering a swag of accommodation, upmarket Kashana has luxury bungalows and spare but nicely furnished rooms set around a large shady courtyard. In the…
Windhoek
Styling itself as a boutique hotel, the long-standing White House has good if unexciting rooms – those opening onto the garden are the nicest. They've…
Gaborone
The Brackendene is one of the better-value hotels in town and the closest midrange option to the Mall. Rooms are simple but large and kitted out with TVs…
Damaraland
This appealing campsite has four sites with fine views out over the plains and mountains. Sites have hot and cold showers, toilets, fireplaces (firewood…
Maun
These excellent self-catering cottages have bright colour schemes, excellent apartment-style rooms with plenty of space and free wi-fi. There's a swimming…
Namibia
Located 300m from the castle, this pleasant guest farm has rooms with views of the main attraction, and self-catering family units that sleep up to eight…
Damaraland
Better known for its downstairs restaurant, the Farmhouse also has a single and three double rooms on offer, all of a very comfortable standard. Rooms are…
Skeleton Coast
The De Duine Country Hotel, the most established hotel in Henties Bay, sits on the coast, though not a single room has a sea view – go figure! The German…
Namibia
Part of a 46 sq km farm, SanDüne Lodge has luxury Meru-style safari tents and comfortable standard rooms in the main lodge building. Although quite pricey…
Namibia
Outside the conservancy at the junction of the C44 and D3306, this community-run camp has solar power, a water pump, hot showers and a staff of local San…
Botswana
A pretty basic rest camp, Mata Mata sits alongside the scenic Auob River near the Namibian border, a 2½- to three-hour drive from Twee Rivieren. There’s…
Swakopmund
A great option close to town that won’t break the budget, d’Avignon is a smart, well-run guesthouse that has been recommended by travellers. Triple rooms…
Gaborone
Extremely well-priced rooms north of the city centre are what Linville's all about. It markets itself as a boutique B&B and while that's slightly…
Namibia
This attractive whitewashed, colonial-style lodge is a nice place to break up the drive to Etosha. Lofty, sometimes cavernous rooms retain their…
Namibia
This inviting guest farm, located 6km east of Solitaire on the C14, is a peaceful oasis situated between the Namib plains and the Naukluft Massif. Bright…
Spitzkoppe Mountain Tented Camp
Damaraland
These simple Meru-style en-suite canvas tents on stilts have fine views of the Spitzkoppe and an attractive location close to a dry riverbed. It offers…
Okavango Delta
Perched on the northern shores of the Khwai River, this opulent lodge overlooks the Moremi Game Reserve and is frequently visited by large numbers of…
Botswana
This fairly basic rest camp is attractively situated alongside the Nossob River, just 3½ hours' drive from Twee Rivieren. There’s generator electricity…
Namibia
Nicer than the main Sesriem Camp Site but outside the main gate, Sossus Oasis has an on-site petrol station, kiosk, restaurant and decent if dusty sites…
Walvis Bay
Self-catering is a good option in Walvis Bay with houses and apartments available both on the coast and in the city. A two-bedroom place can be found for…
Namibia
In town, you can bed down for the night at the Hotel Maltahöhe, which has won several national awards for its amenable, spic-and-span accommodation. It…
Kasane
Down a side road off the main Kasane–Kazungula road, this excellent place has campsites beneath maturing trees, comfortable chalets (some with river view)…
Namibia
The only tourist lodge in Tsumkwe proper is an upmarket affair with a bar, restaurant, small shop and pool. Guests can base themselves here and visit…
Gaborone
The first luxury hotel in the city overlooks the Mall in the heart of the city. It’s modern and service is helpful, and while there are no surprises, that…
Damaraland
Aside from hosting the dinosaur tracks, Otjihaenamparero Farm has a three-room guesthouse offering B&B; dinner can be organised for an additional cost (N…
Namibia
East of Solitaire, original Camp Gecko has Meru-style safari tents and unusual, two-storey tents known as Bush Hideaways. It's an excellent choice at a…
Namibia
Khaudum Camp is somewhat akin to the Kalahari in miniature, but this is true wilderness camping – shade can be meagre and facilities are nonexistent. The…
