Accommodation - Wonders of Namibia - 14 Day self-drive itinerary

Olive Grove Guesthouse | Windhoek

Nestled in the heart of Windhoek's vibrant city centre, Olive Grove Guesthouse offers a tranquil retreat just a short stroll away from town. This charming guesthouse is an ideal starting or ending point for your Namibian adventure.

Combining elegant architecture with thoughtfully curated decor, Olive Grove provides a comfortable and stylish stay. Our inhouse restaurant serves a delectable Full Breakfast, and you can also enjoy an enticing Lunch and Dinner Menu, featuring Namibian ingredients and local menu items, if you choose to dine in. The 11 en-suite rooms are spacious and tastefully furnished with plush mattresses, high-quality linens, and wrought-iron furniture. Each room is equipped with a well-stocked mini-bar, great coffee, and tea.

Guests can also indulge in a selection of carefully chosen South African wines, adding an extra touch of luxury to your stay. For your peace of mind, Olive Grove offers 24-hour secure, off-street parking. Whether you're beginning or concluding your journey, this guesthouse promises a welcoming and restful experience.

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Your Stay

1 Night

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Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English

No. Rooms: 11

Special Interests: Hiking, Leisure, Relaxation, Shopping, Wine

Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge | Sossusvlei

Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge’s location at the foot of the majestic Sossusvlei dunes allows for stunning views in every direction, while its private entrance to the Namib Naukluft National Park makes it the closest location to Sossusvlei. The camp is ideal for self-drives and groups.

Twenty-one thatched and canvas tents (including two family units), each built on raised wooden platforms make for airy, comfortable accommodation, with a rooftop area for sleep-outs under the stars. Afternoons around the pool provide relief from the heat, while the wraparound veranda at the main area overlooks a waterhole, and private tours of the dunes provide the ultimate Sossusvlei experience.

INSIDER'S TIP: Try your hand at desert photography – whether capturing the red colour of the dunes in the early morning light or the otherworldly tree skeletons standing starkly across the floor of Dead Vlei.

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Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness The comfortable and elegant main area lounge opens onto sweeping views of the Kulala Wilderness Reserve.

Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness The guest tents have been built on raised wooden platforms to maximise their expansive views.

Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness Can you even say you've been to Kulala Desert Lodge if you haven't climbed Big Daddy dune?

Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness Take a nature drive to explore the otherworldly landscapes around the lodge.

Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness The firepit invites convivial pre-dinner drinks.

Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness Explore the reserve on a fat-wheeled e-bike, before stopping for a welcome sundowner.

Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness Dead Vlei is an enormous clay pan, flanked by the immense sand dunes of Sossusvlei.

Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness A Kulala balloon safari offers the truly unique experience of soaring above the magnificent Namib Desert landscape. Activity at extra cost and closed on 25 December and 01 January, and from mid-January to mid-February.

Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness An e-bike ride is a fun way to explore the spectacular open plains with your guide.

Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge's lounge area is elegance personified.

Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness The generous proportions of the main area mimic the sweeping vistas over the Kulala Wilderness Reserve.

Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness Unobtrusive earth tones define the decor in the main area.

Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness Explore the ancient dunes around Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge.

Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness The lodge's main area was completely rebuilt in early 2024, with modern stretch canvas tents replacing the previously thatched roofs.

Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness Light and airy neutral tones lend a fresh sense of place to the main area.

Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness Appetising treats are a feature of every menu offering.

Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness Enjoy a tasty lunch feast outside on the deck.

Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness The granite bar-top adds a sophisticated touch to this public space.

Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness The thatch-and-canvas guest tents are spacious, with roomy decks for private dining, or a quiet pre-dinner drink.

Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness Down-to-Earth Kulala Desert Lodge is comfortable, and perfect for groups, families, and self-drive guests.

Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness Dead Vlei is arguably the most photogenic landmark in an area bristling with extraordinary natural beauty.

Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness Discover an abundance of desert life on a guided nature walk.

Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness The inviting pool area beckons for sundowners, or a refreshing dip.

Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness A special occasion is celebrated over a romantic private dinner.

Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness A private table for two in the desert.

Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness Start your evening with a fascinating tasting of fine South African wine from our cellar.

Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness There are a number of exceptional spots to celebrate with a loved one over a private dinner.

Your Stay

2 Nights

Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

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Spoken Languages: English

No. Rooms: 23

Special Interests: Flora, Hiking, Nature, Star Gazing

Cornerstone Guesthouse | Swakopmund

Cornerstone Guesthouse is a small, private and peaceful bed and breakfast an easy walk to the sea and the town centre of Swakopmund on Namibia's fascinating Skeleton Coast. Occupying a quiet corner of Swakopmund's old town near the marine museum and the old brewery, Cornerstone Guesthouse offers the charm and intimacy of a family-run B&B combined with the modern amenities of a luxury hotel. Within a few minutes from the guest house you can walk to beaches, cafés, restaurants, lively pubs, Swakopmund tourist attractions and a variety of interesting shops and markets in the town.

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Cornerstone Guesthouse Enjoy the sunshine in the garden

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Cornerstone Guesthouse Typical Twin room

Cornerstone Guesthouse Flower garden

Cornerstone Guesthouse Small lounge area in breakfast room

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Cornerstone Guesthouse Typical Twin room

Cornerstone Guesthouse Garden view from bedrooms

Cornerstone Guesthouse Garden area

Cornerstone Guesthouse Peter and Margo - Owners

Cornerstone Guesthouse Lavender theme runs through Cornerstone

Atlantik Sicht Apartment Garden and sea view

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Atlantik Sicht Apartment en suite bathroom

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An Der Mole Apartment Sea view from terrace

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An Der Mole Apartment One of two twin bed rooms

An Der Mole Apartment One of two twin rooms

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An Der Mole Apartment Lounge and dining room area

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An Der Mole Apartment An Der Mole Complex

Moringa Gardens Apartment Moringa Apartments

Moringa gardens Apartment Open plan Kitchen lounge area

Moringa Gardens Apartment Main Bed room

Moringa Gardens Apartment en suite bath room

Moringa Gardens Apartment Second bed room

Moringa Gadens Apartment Twin bed room with pull out bed

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Moringa Gardens apartment Open plan kitchen

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Your Stay

2 Nights

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Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, German

No. Rooms: 7

Special Interests: Adventure, Beach / Coastal, Fishing, Golf, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Shopping, Sports, Wine

Wilderness Damaraland Camp | Twyfelfontein

The Huab River Valley lies in one of the best wilderness areas in Namibia, offering endless vistas of plains, valleys and mountains. Wilderness Damaraland Camp is run in partnership with the Torra Conservancy and visits to the local farmstead reveal the fruits of this very positive relationship.

Each of the ten spacious en-suite, adobe-style thatched accommodations (including a family unit) has a large private viewing deck. New technology and ancient knowledge makes for an ultra-light footprint; nature drives and guided walks offer sights of desert-adapted wildlife, ancient rock-art and striking geological formations. Astonishing night skies round out each day’s experiences.

INSIDER'S TIP: Meet members of the local village on a community visit and discover the inspiring story of how Wilderness Damaraland Camp came to be …

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Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness Watch the sun set from your guest room deck, as the ancient mountains turn from rust to purple

Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness Wilderness Damaraland Camp's guest room views hold infinite promise

Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness Dinner is served outside in a magical poolside setting

Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness The open main area celebrates the expansive vistas

Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness Wilderness Damaraland Camp blends effortlessly into its natural surroundings

Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness Guest rooms are spacious and extremely comfortable

Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness Guest room decks invite quiet contemplation at siesta time

Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness Guest room furnishings are designed to complement the area's sense of serenity and space

Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness The enormous en-suite bathrooms are fitted with twin amenities

Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness Wilderness Damaraland Camp's unbeatable surprise breakfast spot

Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness Oryx appear as inscrutable as the desert landscape they are so perfectly adapted to

Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness The area supports a high diversity of wildlife including desert-adapted elephant

Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness Elephant herds traverse the Huab River Valley seasonally

Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness Mealtimes are a celebration of fresh, local ingredients

Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness Traditional dishes featuring local produce are served with pride

Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness The cool and welcoming dining area

Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness Where better to relax for a few hours before the next enthralling nature drive

Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness Work up an appetite just marvelling at the views

Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness Grab a quiet spot in a corner of the lounge

Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness The desert-adapted star of Namibia's Damaraland

Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness Bush TV is a particularly apt nickname for the camp fire pit at Wilderness Damaraland Camp

Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness The braai (BBQ) on boma night is always a favourite

Your Stay

3 Nights

Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

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No. Rooms: 10

Special Interests: Birding, Nature, Wildlife

Anderssons At Ongava | Ongava Private Game Reserve

With pressing environmental issues threatening our future, Ongava is once again responding to the
needs of the planet and our guests with the creation of Anderssons at Ongava and the Ongava Research Centre (ORC), the next generation in eco-tourism.

Taking a lesson from the wild in the power of symbiotic relationships, Anderssons at Ongava provides an interactive hub for guests to be a part of conservation science, where cutting edge technology meets hands on, field-based research.

Guests at Anderssons at Ongava have the option of being immersed in and can contribute to developing creative, knowledge driven solutions with resident scientists, visiting researchers, conservationists and rhino security personnel, or simply relaxing and enjoying the luxurious guest suites, waterhole, viewing hide, and pool where they will find their own personal place for reflection.

Ensuring a light footprint and an exceptional experience, Anderssons at Ongava will have seven
contemporary designed luxury guest units and one family unit, accommodating a maximum of 18 Guests.

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Anderssons at Ongava Credit: Dana Allen | Ongava The wonderful Vanessa Kaulinge warmly welcomes you to Anderssons at Ongava

Anderssons at Ongava Credit: Andrew Morgan | Ongava Suite interior

Anderssons at Ongava Credit: Andrew Morgan | Ongava Main area bar and lounge

Anderssons at Ongava Credit: Andrew Morgan | Ongava A crush of rhino under the full moon

Anderssons at Ongava Credit: Andrew Morgan | Ongava Dining area looking on to waterhole

Anderssons at Ongava Credit: Andrew Morgan | Ongava Suite interior

Anderssons at Ongava Credit: Andrew Morgan | Ongava Guest Suite

Anderssons at Ongava Credit: Andrew Morgan | Ongava Main area lounge

Anderssons at Ongava Credit: Andrew Morgan | Ongava Suite interior

Anderssons at Ongava Credit: Dana Allen | Ongava Bar area fitted with ORNILUX Bird Protection Glass

Anderssons at Ongava Credit: Stefan Redecker | Ongava Main area lounge and viewing deck

Anderssons at Ongava Credit: Stefan Redecker | Ongava Spacious main area lounge and bar area

Anderssons at Ongava Credit: Stefan Redecker | Ongava Lounge at main area

Anderssons at Ongava Credit: Dana Allen | Ongava Infinity Pool with a view over waterhole

Anderssons at Ongava Credit: Dana Allen | Ongava Bar area

Anderssons at Ongava Credit: Dana Allen | Ongava View from the bar area lounge

Anderssons at Ongava Credit: Stefan Redecker | Ongava Cosy fire pit and bar

Anderssons at Ongava Credit: Dana Allen | Ongava Main area with view over waterhole

Anderssons at Ongava Credit: Dana Allen | Ongava A visitor outside of a suite

Anderssons at Ongava Credit: Stefan Redecker | Ongava Anderssons suite

Anderssons at Ongava Credit: Dana Allen | Ongava Family unit walk way

Anderssons at Ongava Credit: Dana Allen | Ongava Suite walk way

Anderssons at Ongava Credit: Dana Allen | Ongava Suite interior

Anderssons at Ongava Credit: Dana Allen | Ongava Suite interior, lounge and desk

Anderssons at Ongava Credit: Stefan Redecker | Ongava Private views

Anderssons at Ongava Credit: Dana Allen | Ongava Suite interior

Anderssons at Ongava Credit: Dana Allen | Ongava Outside patio of the suite

Anderssons at Ongava Credit: Dana Allen | Ongava Ensuite bathroom with double basin

Anderssons at Ongava Credit: Dana Allen | Ongava En suite bathroom with double basin

Anderssons at Ongava Credit: Stefan Redecker | Ongava Twin vanity and cosmetic table

Anderssons at Ongava Credit: Dana Allen | Ongava Exterior shower of the suite

ORC Discovery Centre Aerial View Credit: Stefan Redecker | Ongava ORC Discovery Centre

ORC Discovery Centre Entrance Credit: Stefan Redecker | Ongava ORC Discovery Centre Entrance

ORC Discovery Centre Credit: Stefan Redecker | Ongava ORC Discovery Centre

ORC Visitor Centre Credit: Stefan Redecker | Ongava ORC Visitor Centre

ORC Discovery Centre Credit: Stefan Redecker | Ongava ORC Discovery Centre

ORC Discovery Centre Credit: Stefan Redecker | Ongava ORC Discovery Centre Display

Etosha National Park Credit: Dana Allen | Ongava Game drive in Etosha National Park

Ongava Game Reserve Credit: Dana Allen | Ongava Bush Walk at Ongava Game Reserve

Ongava Game Reserve Credit: Dr Olwen Evans | Ongava Bush Walk at Ongava Game Reserve

Ongava Game Reserve Credit: Hazel Spencer Chapman | Ongava Game drive on Ongava Game Reserve

Ongava Game Reserve Credit: Dana Allen | Ongava Game drive at Ongava Game Reserve

Browsing at Ongava Game Reserve Credit: Dr Olwen Evans | Ongava White Rhino at Ongava Game Reserve

Ongava Game Reserve Credit: Dr Olwen Evans | Ongava Lion at Ongava Game Reserve

Your Stay

2 Nights

Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

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Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English

No. Rooms: 8

Special Interests: Birding, Flora, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife

Mokuti Etosha | Etosha East

Arriving at Mokuti – a mere 40 metres from the Etosha Gate - is an experience on its own. A new contemporary safari experience greets you and will leave you speechless as you arrive at the Porte Cochere with its uninterrupted view through the lobby to the pool bar.
Known for its excellent and diverse wildlife encounters, it has become a popular venue for meetings, incentives, weddings and honeymoons. This intimate lodge has 90 rooms and 16 luxury rooms.

The gardens are magnificent, with cool rippling water features that accompany you as you step out of the lobby to the water lounge. Uninterrupted views and gardens that interact with the living spaces create an inviting, friendly, comfortable and relaxing atmosphere, which sets the tone for your stay at Mokuti Etosha.

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Mokuti Etosha Elephants at the waterhole

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Your Stay

2 Nights

Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

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Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, German, Portuguese

No. Rooms: 114

Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Hiking, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife

Okonjima Plains Camp | Okonjima Nature Reserve

Okonjima Plains Camp is within the secluded wilderness area of Okonjima Nature Reserve and has majestic sunset views. Its design honours the Hanssen’s family cattle-farming history with its accommodation facility of 10 large View Rooms and 14 spacious Classic Rooms. The Plains Camp Barn includes a dining and lounge area, a curio shop and a terrasse with views over a waterhole and the Okonjima plains.

Game drives in search of elusive leopards and guided bush walks offer visitors an intimate, up-close perspective of Namibia’s wildlife and, especially, its most protected species. Whether you hike or are an avid bird watcher, there are endless ways to spend your time at Okonjima.

Okonjima Nature Reserve is recognized as one of the premier places to stay to witness carnivores and other endangered species like the aardvark, pangolin and brown hyaena in the wild and to be educated about conservation. The AfriCat Foundation was born in the early 1990’s, a Namibia registered non-profit organization which started out primarily as a welfare organization, and has since become focused on research projects which are essential in accomplishing its mission of the long term conservation of Namibia’s wildlife.