Must-see hotels in Botswana & Namibia

  • Muchenje Campsite & Cottages

    Chobe National Park

    Some 7km from the park entrance, this good campsite has river frontage and is surrounded by an electric fence. Each campsite can sleep up to six and has…

  • Sylvanette Guest House

    Namibia

    This cosy guesthouse is located in a quiet, garden-like suburban setting and centred on a refreshing swimming pool surrounded by all manner of potted…

  • Limpopo River Lodge

    Botswana

    Consisting of a number of riverside rondavels (round, traditional-style huts) and chalets, this comfortable lodge in the southern reaches of the Tuli…

  • Alternative Space

    Swakopmund

    Out on the desert fringe, 800m east of town, this delightfully alternative place is run by Frenus and Sybille Rorich. The main attractions are the castle…

  • Majestic Five Hotel

    Botswana

    A few kilometres south of town on the road to Gaborone, and opened in 2011, Palapye’s newest hotel has well-appointed rooms and is overall the most…

  • Desert Sky Backpackers

    Swakopmund

    This centrally located backpackers' haunt is an excellent place to drop anchor in Swakopmund. The indoor lounge is simple and homey, while the outdoor…

  • Sophienhof Lodge

    Damaraland

    This place just off the C39, 12km southwest of Outjo, gets consistently good reviews from travellers. Accommodation is in good, grassy campsites, sturdy…

  • Okahandja Country Hotel

    Namibia

    This big old stalwart is a great bastion of hospitality. The stone buildings with sweeping thatched roofs stay cool in summer and have plenty of room. The…

  • Hotel Pension Rapmund

    Swakopmund

    Overlooking the park promenade and much better than it looks from the outside, this long-standing hotel pension has light and airy rooms that are adorned…

  • Hardap Resort

    Namibia

    Attractive rooms, many with balconies overlooking the lake, are an excellent place to spend the night. The higher the rate, the better the view; the…

  • Camp Xakanaxa

    Okavango Delta

    This camp, of longer standing than most, offers a pleasant mix of delta and savannah habitat, and teems with huge herds of elephants and other wildlife…

  • Camp Provenance

    Namibia

    Approximately 10km west of Noordoewer is this safari-chic river camp and launch point for Felix Unite. Purists can pitch their own tent on the grassy…

  • Zelda Game & Guest Farm

    Namibia

    The rooms here are a mix of safari chic (think zebra rugs) and grandma decor (chintzy knick-knacks and floral prints); the eclectic blend of styles won't…

  • Schweizerhaus Hotel

    Swakopmund

    Although it’s best known for the landmark institution that is Cafe Anton, the Schweizerhaus Hotel itself is also a class act. Standard but comfortable…

  • Caprivi River Lodge

    Namibia

    This diverse lodge offers options to suit travellers of all budgets, from rustic cabins with shared bathrooms to luxurious chalets facing the Zambezi…

  • Digger Inn

    Botswana

    At the northern end of the city centre, Diggers Inn is at once quiet, central and part of the most happening expat enclave (Village Mall) in the city. The…

  • Ai-Ais Hot Springs Spa

    Fish River Canyon

    Administered by NWR, amenities here include washing blocks, braai pits and use of the resort facilities, including the hot springs. The rooms are tidy, if…

  • Sunday Pan Campsites

    Botswana

    Just off the main track between the eastern ends of Deception and Passarge Valleys, Sunday Pan has three sites dotted around a pan that's good for…

  • Hippo Pools Camp Site

    Namibia

    Also known as Otjipahuriro, this community-run campsite sits alongside the river and has a good measure of shade and privacy. There are also braai …

  • Duwisib Castle Rest Camp

    Namibia

    This very amenable rest camp (with a sparkling amenities block) occupies one corner of the castle grounds and is well set up with campsites containing bin…

  • Goo Moremi Gorge Campsites & Chalets

    Botswana

    Just inside the site entrance, a track leads past nice cleared campsites with ablutions blocks and solar-heated showers. Also next to the site entrance…

  • Taranga Safari Lodge

    Namibia

    With just six tented chalets (two deluxe, four luxury), Taranga is a relatively new and intimate addition to the Kavango accommodation scene. Most rooms…

  • Mirabib

    Namibia

    Mirabib is a pleasant facility that accommodates two parties at separate sites, and is comfortably placed beneath rock overhangs along a large granite…

  • Quivertree Forest Rest Camp

    Namibia

    About 14km east of town, the Quivertree Forest Rest Camp proudly boasts Namibia’s largest stand of kokerboom (quiver trees). Day rates (per person N$60)…

  • Cañon Mountain Camp

    Namibia

    One of the more budget-orientated properties in the area, this remote mountain camp occupies a high-altitude setting amid dolerite hills. Self-caterers…

  • Hobas Camp Site

    Fish River Canyon

    Administered by NWR, this pleasant and well-shaded camping ground near the park’s northern end is about 10km from the main viewpoints. Facilities are…

  • Canyon Village

    Namibia

    Drawing inspiration from the Cape Dutch villages of yesteryear, this wonderfully bucolic spot hugs a rock face on the outskirts of Fish River Canyon…

  • Elephant Song Camp

    Namibia

    Community-run Elephant Song is located in the Palmwag Concession, a very rough 25km down the Hoanib River from Sesfontein. This camp caters to outdoorsy…

  • Phokoje Campsite

    Botswana

    Although the long, north–south-running Phokoje Pan is itself quite attractive, this campsite feels a little enclosed behind high grasses and thus doesn't…

  • Bernice B&B

    Namibia

    Although down a side road, Bernice B&B is extremely well signed from any direction that you approach town – just follow the signs! Book ahead, as it does…

  • Kaza Safari Lodge

    Namibia

    Overlooking the impressive Mombova rapids, Kaza Safari Lodge (formerly Impalila Island Lodge) is a stylish retreat of eight luxury chalets built of wood…

  • Molose Pan Campsites

    Botswana

    The busiest of the camping areas in the reserve's west (the four sites here are 24km closer to the entrance gate than those at Moreswe), these sites are…

  • Muchenje Safari Lodge

    Chobe National Park

    High on a hill overlooking the Chobe River at the western end of the Chobe Riverfront, Muchenje has 11 spacious rooms decorated in an attractive colonial…

  • Daan Viljoen Lodge

    Windhoek

    Daan Viljoen Lodge provides luxury accommodation within Daan Viljoen Game Park – a refreshing alternative for those who can't handle city life. Chalets…

  • Mavunje Campsite

    Namibia

    Excellent campsites just across the Kwando River from the Kwando Core Area of Bwabwata National Park. Sites have private shower and toilet, there's a…

  • Camp Linyanti

    Chobe National Park

    Just as it has in Savuti, SKL has set up a luxury tented camp within earshot of the cheaper public sites. The camps are supremely comfortable without…

  • Hotel-Pension Steiner

    Windhoek

    Although it has an excellent city-centre location just a few minutes’ walk from Independence Ave, this small hotel-pension is sheltered from the hustle…

  • Emanya Lodge

    Etosha National Park

    Boutique elegance and an air of exclusivity dominate this unusually modern lodge. Soothing earth tones and clean lines give the rooms their considerable…

  • Brigadoon Bed & Breakfast

    Swakopmund

    This Scottish-run B&B occupies a pleasant garden setting opposite Palm Beach. It recently underwent a major refurbishment, giving it stylish, contemporary…

  • Amanzi River Camp

    Namibia

    This well-situated camp, 15km down Orange River Rd, sits on the riverbank. It’s the launch point for Amanzi Trails, so you can stock up on supplies,…

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