Olive Grove Guest House is a small, upmarket guesthouse in a quiet street close to Windhoek city centre. Each room has a large veranda with tables and chairs for al fresco dining. The open-air lounge, spa bath, plunge pool and tranquil garden all invite you to unwind under Namibia’s famously wide-open skies. Our Wellness Room offers a selection of treatments, from de-stressing after a long flight to the perfect ending to an adventurous holiday. Relax in front of the fireplace in the tastefully decorated inside lounge and enjoy home-cooked meals from the stunning open-plan kitchen. While each of the 10 rooms, one executive suite and one garden suite will cater for your every need, the emphasis is on simplicity and elegance.
INSIDER’S TIP: The Wellness Room offers massages, reflexology, facials, manicures and pedicures.
1 Night
1x Luxury Room/s
Guest House
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 11
Special Interests: Hiking, Leisure, Relaxation, Shopping, Wine
Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge’s location at the foot of the majestic Sossusvlei dunes allows for stunning views in every direction. Wilderness guided visits enjoy exclusive use of the private entrance gate to the Namib Naukluft National Park, making it the closest location to Sossusvlei.
The camp is ideal for self-drives, entering via the public gate at Sesriem, or group travel.
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 deck 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.
2 Nights
1x Chalet/s
Chalet/s
Chalet/s
Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 21
Special Interests: Flora, Hiking, Nature, Star Gazing
Experience the magic of Namibia's coastline at the Strand Hotel Swakopmund, where the vast Atlantic Ocean and the golden Namib Desert meet to create an unforgettable escape. The idyllic location is an ideal base for exploring Swakopmund’s cultural landmarks, such as the nearby Swakopmund Museum, or taking a scenic walk along the beach just steps from your room.
This 4-Star hotel features elegant en-suite rooms, many of which boast panoramic views of the ocean. After a day of adventure, unwind in the wellness centre with a revitalising spa treatment. For dining, enjoy the luxury of options: savour fresh seafood at Ocean Cellar, enjoy craft brews and hearty meals at Brewer & Butcher, or indulge in a hearty breakfast or afternoon coffee at the Farmhouse Deli. Each restaurant has a sea-facing terrace, perfect for soaking in the coastal breeze.
Beyond the hotel, explore Swakopmund’s rich history, stroll the beach, or embark on a desert adventure, from sandboarding to quad biking across the dunes.
INSIDER’S TIP: Don’t miss the sunset views from the terrace at Brewer & Butcher, where you can relax by the fire pit with a craft beer as the sky turns gold over the Atlantic.
2 Nights
1x Standard Room/s
Hotel
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, German
No. Rooms: 125
Special Interests: Adventure, Beach / Coastal, Birding, Cycling, Fishing, Gourmet, Hiking, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Shopping, Sports, Watersports, Wildlife
From a hillside above the dry Aba-Huab River, Wilderness Doro Nawas provides guests with far-reaching views across rugged Damaraland. The camp is ideally located as base from which to learn more about both the area’s ancient inhabitants and the visionary ecotourism partnership with today’s communities. The petroglyphs and San rock art of Twyfelfontein are within easy reach.
Sixteen guest units (including a family room) blend in with the scenery, and feature private decks and outdoor showers. Sleeping out under the stars is also an option. Nature drives and walks reveal more of the desert’s surprising and superbly-adapted flora and fauna.
INSIDER'S TIP: Without bright lights and far from pollution the camp is the ideal setting for marvelling at the night sky. Opt for a night in the Star Bed to experience superb stargazing …
2 Nights
1x Chalet/s
Chalet/s
Chalet/s
Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 16
Special Interests: Birding, Nature, Wildlife
From its mountain slope setting, Ongava Lodge overlooks a productive waterhole and the impressive, rugged landscape beyond. Settle into one of the 14 en-suite chalets, built within a web of mopane trees or pick a spot on the main deck that stretches out over the vast plains. In between activities, refreshments will be served in the thatched main area or at the swimming pool. In the evenings, dining under the stars while being entertained by wildlife at the waterhole will become a favourite pastime. Situated within its own private reserve, only a stone’s throw from the world-famous Etosha National Park, you can look forward to a fascinating journey of exploration.
INSIDER’S TIP: Ongava is home to one of the largest black and white rhino populations in Namibia thanks to a successful reintroduction programme.
3 Nights
1x Chalet/s
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 14
Special Interests: Birding, Flora, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife