Namibia
With the exception of the upmarket Sossus Dune Lodge, this is the only accommodation inside the park gates – staying here guarantees that you will be able…
Must-see hotels in Namibia
Etosha National Park
This sprawling lodge, located just 2km from Von Lindequist Gate, has rooms, chalets and luxurious suites, as well as several swimming pools, spa and…
Namibia
This very welcoming lodge has an appealing aesthetic comprising stone buildings with thatched roofs and wooden decks on the river’s edge. It’s really well…
Damaraland
The oldest accommodation in the Palmwag area sits on a private concession adjacent to the Uniab River. Rooms are acceptable for the price, if unexciting,…
Namibia
In the beautiful Tirasberge, the private Namtib Biosphere Reserve is run by ecologically conscious owners who’ve created a self-sustaining farm in a…
Etosha National Park
This convenient alternative to staying in the park is 25km from Etosha, right on the C38. It has cubicle-type chalets that are rather ugly, but forgiven…
Namibia
This well-established and centrally located lodge sits along the main drag in Opuwo and does good business with tour groups. Fairly standard but fully…
Namibia
Kuiseb Canyon is a shady site at the Kuiseb River crossing along the C14 and is also a convenient place to break up a trip between Windhoek and Walvis Bay…
Namibia
Homeb is located in a scenic spot upstream from the most accessible set of dunes in the Namib-Naukluft Park, and can accommodate several groups. Residents…
Lüderitz
This is a beautifully situated but aggravatingly windy locale. Shark Island is connected to the town by a causeway but is no longer an island, thanks to…
Etosha National Park
Excellent grassed campsites spill over a large area here, so there’s a good chance you’ll get a pitch even if you haven’t booked. This whole place is set…
Damaraland
Over the hill from Twyfelfontein, this architectural wonder is embedded in the red rock. On your way in, be sure not to miss the ancient rock engravings,…
Windhoek
A pleasant haven located about 30 minutes by foot from the city centre, Roof of Africa has a rustic barnyard feel, offering well-designed rooms of varying…
Swakopmund
Villa Wiese is a friendly and funky guest lodge occupying a historic colonial mansion complete with vaulted ceilings, rock gardens and period furniture…
Damaraland
At the base of the Erongo foothills, this historic guest farm offers accommodation in the farmhouse, adjacent to a landscaped pool, a lapa (a circular…
Namibia
Vogelfederberg is a small facility, 2km south of the C14, and makes a convenient overnight camp. Located just 51km from Walvis Bay, it’s more popular for…
Windhoek
The name of this German-oriented place is derived from the owners’ names: Gesa Oldach and Erno Gauerke, who go out of their way to provide a good measure…
Windhoek
Perched on a hilltop in Eros Park, akin to the Beverly Hills of Windhoek, Hotel Thule commands some of the most impressive views of any hotel in the…
Mousebird Backpackers & Safaris
Namibia
Tsumeb’s long-standing backpacker spot continues to stay true to its roots, offering economical accommodation without sacrificing personality or character…
Namibia
A surprisingly swish hotel with elegant rooms in addition to a very popular restaurant and bar. The menu is limited, but the beer is cold and it has a…
Namibia
This simple campsite overlooks a channel of the Kwando River and is an excellent base for excursions in the area; fishing trips can be arranged here…
Namibia
Accommodation in this recommended place looks like a fairy-tale illustration – the handmade wooden furnishings are all fabulously original, while the…
Namibia
The top spot in Grootfontein is modest by any standard, but its truly enormous rooms (not all – ask to see a few) leave you plenty of space to unpack your…
Swakopmund
Campsites here have large, shady trees and there are even sunroofs around the camping ground. Fireplaces and electrical powerpoints are big ticks, and the…
Damaraland
This refreshing, professionally run place on the way to Etosha, just outside of town, feels like an unlikely oasis of green. Its neat appearance and trim…
Namibia
Sarasunga River Lodge is situated in a secluded riverine clearing 4km from the town centre. It has attractive thatched chalets that surround a landscaped…
Caprivi Houseboat Safari Lodge
Namibia
Rustic en-suite chalet accommodation with mosquito nets, ceiling fans provide a lovely sense of being close to nature, but it's the houseboats that are…
Damaraland
This place is the town’s focal point for eating and drinking, and has rondavels (round huts) in the huge garden – they are simple concrete set-ups with…
Lüderitz
Housed in a converted church complete with vaulted ceilings, this centrally located B&B offers a variety of different rooms to choose from set amid a…
Windhoek
This homey set-up gets good reviews from travellers. It’s a very relaxed guesthouse located in a shady suburb within easy walking distance of the city…
Lüderitz
Housed in a historic colonial mansion, this is the only true backpackers spot in town, with rudimentary accommodation. The vibe is congenial and low-key,…
Damaraland
The focus of Etendeka, an ecofriendly tented camp set beneath the foothills of the Grootberg Mountains, is on conservation, not luxury. Guests usually…
Namibia
The sister property of the Sossusvlei Lodge, located 3km outside the park gate, targets midrange travellers who want the comforts of a lodge without…
Swakopmund
This place has 24 rooms, so you have a good chance of snagging accommodation here if you haven’t booked ahead. Housed in the former colonial military…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
