Must-see hotels in Botswana & Namibia

  • Hoada Campsite

    Damaraland

    Run by Grootberg Lodge, this superb campsite sits among towering boulders with excellent facilities including a fine swimming pool, flush toilets and…

  • Stone House Lodge

    Namibia

    Probably the best of the in-town options, Stone House has six attractive rooms overseen by Boet and Magda. This guesthouse has a welcoming, family feel to…

  • Waterberg Camp

    Namibia

    Together with its sibling properties in Etosha, the Waterberg Camp is part of NWR’s Classic Collection. At Waterberg, campers can pitch a tent in any…

  • Ngepi Camp

    Namibia

    One of Namibia’s top backpacker lodges that appeals beyond the budget market, Ngepi makes a great base for the area. Crash for the night in a bush hut or…

  • Tau Pan Camp

    Botswana

    The first camp to be opened within the CKGR and the only one out in the park's west, this solar-powered luxury lodge overlooks magnificent Tau Pan from a…

  • Canyon Roadhouse

    Namibia

    This wonderful (and terribly kitsch) place attempts to recreate a roadhouse out on the wildest stretches of Route 66 – at least as it exists in the…

  • Namutoni Rest Camp

    Etosha National Park

    Etosha’s easternmost camp is defined by its landmark whitewashed German fort. Namutoni offers an immaculate campsite (the only campsite in the park with…

  • Sesriem Camp Site

    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…

  • Leroo-La-Tau

    Botswana

    Luxury East African–style canvas tents with private verandahs overlooking the Boteti River make for some of the best views in the northwestern Kalahari…

  • Tree Island Campsite

    Botswana

    Deliciously remote and overlooking a series of attractive small pans that are stunning around sunrise and sunset, Tree Island has three lovely sites that…

  • Mokuti Lodge

    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…

  • Nunda River Lodge

    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…

  • Monamodi Campsites

    Botswana

    Very much in the second tier of campsites in the Mabuasehube area, Monamodi's two sites sit above the pan of the same name, a few kilometres north of the…

  • Nata Lodge

    Botswana

    Nata Lodge offers luxury wood-and-thatch chalets, stylish wood-floored safari tents and a good campsite all set amid a verdant oasis of monkey thorn,…

  • Palmwag Lodge

    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,…

  • Moremi Crossing

    Okavango Delta

    This well-priced collection of lovely chalets flanks a simply gorgeous (and enormous) thatched dining and bar area that overlooks a long floodplain where…

  • Namtib Desret Lodge

    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…

  • Lagoon Camp

    Chobe National Park

    This series of luxury tents looks out over floodplains and river tracks (that's Namibia's Mudumu National Park across the water) thick with wild dogs,…

  • Nxai Pan Camp

    Botswana

    Out in the park's quiet northwestern corner, Nxai Pan Camp has eight rooms done up in an African-modern style, curving in a crescent around an open plain…

  • Toshari

    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…

  • Ohakane Lodge

    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…

  • Kuiseb Canyon

    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…

  • Homeb

    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…

  • Etosha Safari Camp

    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…

  • Khwai Campsite

    Okavango Delta

    The campsites at this expansive campground are shady and well developed, with some lovely sites close to the riverbank; others are a little further inland…

  • Twyfelfontein Country Lodge

    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,…

  • Xaxa Campsite

    Botswana

    Although this site is in need of some tender loving care from park authorities – sadly, not all visitors clean up after themselves and the site's…

  • Roof of Africa

    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…

  • Villa Wiese

    Swakopmund

    Villa Wiese is a friendly and funky guest lodge occupying a historic colonial mansion complete with vaulted ceilings, rock gardens and period furniture…

  • Rhino Sanctuary Trust

    Botswana

    Shady campsites with braai pits are adjacent to clean toilets and (steaming-hot) showers, while there are also some pricey six-person dorms. For a little…

  • Ameib Gästehaus

    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…

  • Footsteps

    Okavango Delta

    This relatively new program, run by Ker & Downey, places an emphasis on walking and mokoro safaris across the delta floodplains. It’s the sort of thing…

  • Kang Ultra Stop

    Botswana

    At the main petrol station in town, close to where the Hukunsti/Kgalagadi road branches off the Trans Kalahari Highway (A2), Kang Ultra Stop aims to meet…

  • Ghanzi Trailblazers

    Botswana

    This relaxed place offers horse riding, guided walks with San guides who will teach you about San tracking techniques, Bushmen huts and simple motel-style…

  • Vogelfederberg

    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…

  • Pom Pom Camp

    Okavango Delta

    This intimate camp was one of the delta's original luxury retreats, though frequent renovations have kept it up to speed with recent properties. Six linen…

  • Haus Ol-Ga

    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…

  • Hotel Thule

    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…

  • Helmeringhausen Hotel

    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…

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