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…
Must-see hotels in Namibia
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
Namibia
The historic Seeheim Hotel features an atmospheric old bar as well as period furniture. Rooms are simple, clean affairs with mosquito nets (upstairs rooms…
Swakopmund
Ideal for families, these split-level apartments overlooking the sand and sea have kitchens, ample space and, at the very least, partial views of the sand…
Namibia
The Oshakati Country Lodge is a favourite of visiting government dignitaries and businesspeople. It’s your best bet if you’re a slave to modern comforts.
Namibia
This community-run campsite is located at the mouth of the Otjinjange Valley. Facilities include flushable toilets, showers and a communal kitchen.
Namibia
Simple but nicely turned out en-suite rooms make this appealing guesthouse an excellent base in the area. There's also a rather noisy restaurant.
Swakopmund
This campsite sits right on the sand at the beach front, sheltered from the wind by lovely tamarisk trees. It’s convenient to the city centre.
Damaraland
A decent Kamanjab choice, Oppi-Koppi has rather basic, brick-walled family rooms, much nicer luxury chalets and well-kept campsites.
Namibia
This place lies within an hour’s walk of Arnhem Cave, and is located on the same farm. Day visitors can arrange guided tours here, while overnight…
Windhoek
This rather grand-looking affair has great-sized rooms; the very friendly staff have a good attitude towards hospitality and serve a decent breakfast. Ask…
Damaraland
Well-shaded, close to the Twyfelfontein rock art and often visited by desert elephants, Abu Huab is an appealing choice for self-drivers, at least at…
East Gate Service Station & Rest Camp
Namibia
The East Gate Service Station & Rest Camp rises from the desert like a mirage, and is a decent enough place to crash if you’re not particularly fussy. The…
Damaraland
Just a short walk from the town centre, this friendly old place gets mixed reviews and features curio-filled rooms surrounding plush greenery and a…
Damaraland
Facilities are basic here, though the camp is well-run and a good base for organising guided Brandberg hikes or climbs. The turn-off is signposted from…
Damaraland
A fairly basic in-town choice that could serve as a base for visiting the Brandberg, this rest camp has fairly standard accommodation that won't win any…
Namibia
Kriess-se-Rus is a rather ordinary site in a dry stream bank on the gravel plains, 107km east of Walvis Bay on the Gamsberg Pass Route. It is shaded, but…
Namibia
If you get stuck here for the night, Oshandira Lodge, next to the airstrip, offers simple but spacious rooms that surround a landscaped pool and a…
Namibia
Despite its relative youth, the property was designed to evoke images of a colonial-era farmhouse, albeit one with a large swimming pool in the backyard!…
Namibia
Ganab is a dusty, exposed facility, translating to ‘Camelthorn Acacia’, that sits beside a shallow stream bed on the gravel plains. It’s shaded by hardy…
Namibia
Bethanie Guesthouse, one of Namibia's oldest hotels and under newish management, inhabits a personality-steeped building with good facilities including…
Namibia
If you get stuck for the night, the well-established Mariental Hotel has basic carpeted rooms with modern amenities, if a rather drab colour scheme, as…
Namibia
In the quiet Westdene neighbourhood of town, Pension Gessert offers quaint and homey rooms with modern touches, a beautiful cooling green garden to relax…
Damaraland
At the welcoming White Lady B&B, simple, well-kept rooms are a good size, and the small orderly campsite has some shady trees. Dinner is also available.
