The Desert Homestead is a tranquil and unfussy lodge near Sossusvlei. Comfortable thatch chalets compliment the rich tapestry of the Namib Desert and the main living area is a serene salutation of the passing days.
While close to Sesriem and Sossusvlei, The Desert Homestead is more about a tranquil experience of the Namib Desert on horseback than the spectacle of the great sand dunes.
The lodge is made up of beautiful thatch-roofed pastel-walled chalets that lend themselves to the quiet charm of this magical region. Inside the 27 chalets (including a family room), the serenity continues: soft, white linens against dark furniture and whitewashed walls. Private verandahs look out over the plain that is framed by craggy mountains in every direction.
The main lodge is a light and airy mix of open relaxation and cosy retreat. Hearty homestead meals are enriched by the setting and with home-grown ingredients. The swimming pools provide languid refreshment after a hot day's riding.
2 Nights
Half Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Activities
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 26
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Gourmet, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine
One of our favourites in the Damaraland area near Twyfelfontein, Camp Kipwe is intimate, stylish and quirky with an incredible view.
As unassuming as a Damara lean-to and as luxurious as a big-city hotel, Camp Kipwe is another iconic Namibian safari lodge from the ingenious creators of Onguma Tented Camp and Mowani Mountain Camp.
In design Camp Kipwe embraces the distinctive Damaraland scenery: massive red-purple granite boulders piled atop each other form inselbergs separated by carpets of blonde grass peppered with acacia trees.
While every item of furniture and every detail of the decor and construction at Camp Kipwe bears a striking resemblance to the striking scenery of the Aba Huab River Valley, the luxury offered within these wobbly walls raises the royal finger to the stark aridity of Damaraland's endless plains.
Built of stone, thatch and an impressive collection of slightly off-straight tree trunks and branches, Camp Kipwe is at once charming, authentic and something unique in this world of carbon-copied safari lodges.
Camp Kipwe is near Twyfelfontein in Damaraland, Namibia: a place of singular beauty and unimaginable tranquillity. The lodge has just nine dome-suites with polished floors, en suite bathrooms partially open and built into the enclosing boulders and a large deck that opens out to the glorious view across the valley. The Kipwe Suite is a step up from these with a private lounge and open-air bath tub. Take it up another notch and stay in one of two Luxury Suites with an even more spectacular view and a stocked minibar, heated splash pool and private sala. Stay for two nights in a Luxury Suite and they'll throw in your laundry service and a private dining option. The living area is a collection of larger domes, split level decks, a rock pool, lounge, dining area and curio shop.
2 Nights
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 10
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Flora, Hiking, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife
Mushara Bush Camp is a luxury family-focused safari lodge in a private reserve on the eastern edge of Etosha National Park.
With an emphasis on family fun, Mushara Bush Camp is the newest addition to the impressive Mushara collection of safari lodges located in a private reserve 10km from the eastern gate of Etosha National Park.
Accommodation consists of 16 luxurious tented suites, four of which have additional beds to accommodate children. With plenty of privacy, large canvas doors and windows, en suite bathrooms and a private outside seating area, the chalets are pure bush luxury.
The main living area is a delightful thatch and wood structure with an inviting fire setting the mood from sunset onwards. A pool is an essential item in the hot African bush and the cool interior of the thatched house offers a memorable dining experience with the stars and sounds of the night all around you.
Children are especially well catered for with professional child minders, special meals, early dinner, a play area with a jungle gym, tractor and kiddie’s pool.
Game drives into Etosha Park are led by experienced guides in custom-built safari vehicles. Game viewing in Etosha is exceptional with waterholes surrounding the large shimmering pan and plenty of big game including rhino, elephants, lions, cheetahs and a host of large antelope, birds and smaller fascinating creatures.
2 Nights
Half Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Activities
Safari Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 16
Special Interests: Adventure, Nature, Wildlife
