Must-see hotels in Botswana & Namibia

  • Kori Campsites

    Botswana

    The four campsites known as Kori sit on the hill that rises gently from the western edge of Deception Valley. There’s plenty of shade and some have…

  • Gweta Lodge

    Botswana

    In the centre of town, Gweta Lodge is a friendly place that combines a lovely bar and pool area with a range of accommodation options spread around the…

  • Selinda Camp

    Chobe National Park

    This East African vintage-style nine-person camp is the one of the flagship properties for Great Plains Conservation, which took it over from Wilderness…

  • Olifantsrus Rest Camp

    Etosha National Park

    The newest of Etosha's rest camps, out in the recently opened-to-the-public western reaches of the park, fenced Olifantsrus occupies an old elephant…

  • Xaro Lodge

    Okavango Delta

    Run by the son of the owners of Drotsky’s Cabins, this lodge is remote – about 10km downstream from Drotksy’s – but serene and extremely picturesque…

  • Kalahari Game Lodge

    Namibia

    In a remote corner of the Namibian Kalahari, just across the border from the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park shared between Botswana and South Africa,…

  • Okavango Houseboats

    Okavango Delta

    Floating down the river in one of these houseboats, which vaguely resemble Mississippi steamboats that got lost somewhere in Angola, gives a new, aquatic…

  • Xugana Island Lodge

    Okavango Delta

    Set on a pristine lagoon just north of Moremi, this lodge offers superb birdwatching and fishing. Accommodation is in beautiful thatched chalets with wood…

  • Fort Sesfontein

    Damaraland

    Ever fancy spending the night in a colonial fort out in the middle of the desert? At Fort Sesfontein you and 43 other guests can live out all your…

  • Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch

    Namibia

    Wooden chalets on elevated stilts facing the setting sun from atop a sand dune... The rooms here have a range of styles with soothing earth tones, high…

  • Namashashe Lodge

    Namibia

    Part of the upmarket Gondwana Collection chain, Namashashe sits just across the river from Bwabwata National Park with all the wildlife possibilities that…

  • Ngoma Safari Lodge

    Chobe National Park

    At the western end of the Chobe Riverfront, close to the Ngoma Bridge border crossing between Botswana and Namibia, this lovely lodge is removed from the…

  • Lagoon Lodge

    Walvis Bay

    A garish yellow facade greets visitors to this French-run lodge which commands a magnificent location next to the lagoon, and features individually…

  • Xudum Lodge

    Okavango Delta

    Style and stellar service are recurring themes at all &Beyond properties and Xudum, in the northern Okavango Delta, is no exception. The rooms here have a…

  • Sango Safari Camp

    Okavango Delta

    On the north side of the Khwai River, not far from the village, Sango’s is somewhat less pretentious than some other Moremi camps, but nonetheless…

  • Xade Campsites

    Botswana

    Ignore the three sites by Xade Gate (but do use their hot-water showers), and head for Xade Wilderness Campsite (booking code CKWIL-05), 9km east along…

  • Hakusembe Lodge

    Namibia

    Now part of the well-regarded Gondwana Collection chain, this secluded hideaway sits amid lush riverside gardens, and comprises luxury chalets (one of…

  • Savuti Campsite

    Chobe National Park

    One of the best campgrounds in Chobe, with five of the seven sites (all with braai pits) overlooking the (usually dry) river – sites one to four could do…

  • Epupa Camp

    Namibia

    Located 800m upstream from the falls and with a lovely riverside setting, Epupa Camp offers beautifully situated accommodation among a grove of towering…

  • Eagle's Nest Chalets

    Namibia

    These two- to four-person self-catering chalets mix the deliciously remote with proximity to the affiliated Desert Horse Inn facilities 7km away; if you…

  • Sossusvlei Lodge

    Namibia

    People either love this curious place or hate it, but it does make a statement. Accommodation is in self-contained chalets with private verandas, and…

  • Strand Hotel

    Swakopmund

    Overlooking Palm Beach, the new Strand is the kind of upmarket hotel that the Swakopmund waterfront has been crying out for for decades; modern and…

  • Little Tubu

    Okavango Delta

    This adjunct to Wilderness Safaris' Tubu Tree Camp promises one of the delta's more intimate experiences – there are just three tents and you're treated…

  • Betta Camp Site

    Namibia

    A welcoming stop on the road in these parts is Betta Camp Site, roughly 20km past Duwisib. Apart from petrol and campsites if you want to crash the night,…

  • NamibRand Family Hideout

    Namibia

    Run on solar energy and making a virtue of its remoteness, NamibRand Family Hideout is run by Andreas and Mandy, who offer a warm welcome, two wonderfully…

  • Kanana Camp

    Okavango Delta

    This classy retreat occupies a watery site in a maze of grass- and palm-covered islands on the Xudum River. It was overhauled in 2016 and is an excellent…

  • Twee Rivieren Rest Camp

    Botswana

    The most accessible and popular rest camp on either side of the river, Twee Rivieren features a swimming pool and, unusually for this area, an outdoor bar…

  • Motopi Campsites

    Botswana

    On the road between Mabuasehube and the Two Rivers section of the park you’ll find Motopi 1 and Motopi 2 campsites, which are 11km apart. While there can…

  • Wabi Lodge

    Namibia

    Wabi is a private luxury set-up almost 30km from Waterberg Plateau on the D2512. The Swiss owners have imparted their heritage on the design and…

  • Eagle Island Camp

    Okavango Delta

    Eagle Island occupies a stunning concession deep in the waters. The silk-soft tents are suitably luxurious with private plunge pools and vantage points…

  • Villa Verdi

    Windhoek

    This unique Mediterranean-African hybrid features whimsically decorated rooms complete with original paintings and arty touches. Straddling the divide…

  • Kulala Desert Lodge

    Namibia

    If you've stayed in a Wilderness Safaris lodge before, you know the deal. If you haven't, you're in for a treat. Semiluxurious canvas tents and great food…

  • Savute Safari Lodge

    Chobe National Park

    Next to the former site of the legendary Lloyd’s Camp, this upmarket retreat consists of 12 large and contemporary thatched chalets with neutral tones,…

  • Epacha Game Lodge & Spa

    Etosha National Park

    Superb rooms are a hallmark of this beautiful lodge on the private 210-sq-km Epacha Game Reserve. Night drives, great views from its elevated hillside…

  • Hyena Pan

    Chobe National Park

    This quietly elegant and relatively affordable camp, an hour's drive from the Khwai airstrip, is an excellent choice. Appealing if simple tents sit close…

  • Mpayathutlwa Pan Campsites

    Botswana

    It's a close-run thing for us to choose between these lovely sites and those of Mabuasehube, around 10km to the north. The Mpayathutlwa sites, on the west…

  • Mashatu Game Reserve

    Botswana

    One of the largest private wildlife reserves in Southern Africa is renowned for its big cats and large elephant population. Accommodation is in enormous…

  • Tubu Tree Camp

    Okavango Delta

    Get your khaki and pith-helmet fix from the gorgeous tilted accommodation that hovers over this pretty little corner of the Okavango. Verandas look out…

  • Wolwedans Dune Lodge

    Namibia

    One of the more affordable lodges in the NamibRand, Wolwedans Dune Lodge features an architecturally arresting collection of raised wooden chalets that…

  • Kalahari Anib Lodge & Campsite

    Namibia

    Gorgeous wood-floored rooms here have a more contemporary look than your average safari lodge and we love it all the more for it. There are also three…

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