safari lodges Namibia
Namibia
sand dunes and salty air
Be moved by rolling red desert dunes and swirling morning mists as you quad bike your way through one of the most enchanting places on earth – the Namib Desert
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Arrive Windhoek Airport, connect a flight transfer to lodge and step into a surreal desert landscape.
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You will be surrounded by distant horiZon lines, a sprinkling of rugged stony outcrops and vast open spaces of sheer silence
under the biggest blue skies.
#FeelingSmall
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Discover a fascinating array of bizarre and colourful desert fauna and flora on ranger guided day trips and walks.
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Big game found in the in northern regions – like Etosha and Damaraland – while the Sossusvlei dunes in the south are home to smaller plains game.
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For that top of the world feeling, go climb your very own sand dune for striking views of a vast desert landscape
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Return to your luxurious lodge comforts for a star-spangled night of bliss enjoying delicious open-air dinners around blazing fire-pits
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At night, a starry glowing milky way magically lights up the world all around you so rooms come equipped with rather handy black-out curtains. Yep, it’s a ‘desert thing’ so good night and sweet dreams all
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If you have 2 or 3 nights only, pick one desert lodge and let’s go..
If you have 4 nights or more, do a few nights in dune camps add a few nights in game camps
if you have 9 to 13 nights, ask about our set departure guided road tours
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November to March – rainy season with Jan to Mar being the wettest.
April to May sees lush green foliage which can challenge game viewing
Mid April to late October is game peak season and dry with great viewing
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The vast spaces and silence of Namibia and its desert
Just beautiful
where to stay Namibia
I important to note that big game is not found all over Namibia.
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Sossusvlei and its dunes in the south is home to smaller plains game only while the big game is found in northern Namibia’s Game Reserves like Etosha and its enormous salt pan, the rocky Damaraland and the remote Skeleton Coast and Kunene regions.
First up, the magical ever-changing colours of the mesmerising Sossusvlei dunes
Sossusvlei
Situated in the heart of the Namib Naukluft National Park, the clean-lined and gently curving slopes of the terracotta-hued sand dunes at Sossusvlei rise up to a remarkable 300m and are the most photographed dunes in the world!
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The magical clarity of light during sunrise and sunset reveals a fascinating and surrealistic landscape changing colour from deep pink to bright orange and makes for one of the most astonishing sights in the world.
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Sossusvlei is a clay pan, surrounded by enormous sand dunes and close to Deadvlei – the most arid and lifeless place on earth with pitch black sun scorched Camel Thorn trees set against a contrasting backdrop of bleached-white pans, rusty-red dunes and a deep blue sky – a photographer’s dream!
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Small game here include cheetah, ostrich, springbok, gemsbok, hyena’s, bat-eared fox, black-backed jackal, porcupine, Cape fox, aardwolf and a fascinating array of small desert floor creatures leaving the tiniest tracks in the sand – all well adapted to live in this dry, desert climate where day time temperatures can reach 40 degrees Celsius (and more) and night time temperatures can drop to below zero.
Sossusvlei lodges
Little Kulala
Sossusvlei
9 aircon chalets, raised on white washed wooden decks with large veranda, sala & private plunge pool
neutral interiors, double vanities, indoor/outdoor showers and large windows for scenic views
all kulala’s feature a romantic rooftop skybed for sleeping outdoors – memorable star gazing
an airy, thatched, multi-level central dining/bar area with library and swimming pool
private dinners, desert excursions, unique interiors and perfect for honeymooners
rates
rates 2026
R16 260 to R26 747
per person per night
Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
Sossusvlei
10 luxurious stone and glass desert villas with telescope and star-gazing skylights above beds
now also with the brand new spacious Star Dune Suite with 2bedrooms for 4adults sharing
aircon, indoor/outdoor showers, minibars, viewing terrace, plunge pool and sun loungers
central dining/bar area, swimming pool & observatory with a professional astronomer
plains game like oryx, mountain zebra, burchells zebra, springbok, ostrich, leopard
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Kulala Lodge
Sossusvlei
21 canvas & thatch rooms on wooden decks with en-suite bathroom & open air “sky-bed”
down-to-earth & comfortable this desert lodge caters for groups, families and singles
central dining/bar area, plunge pool and wrap-around veranda overlooking riverbed
desert tours, nature walks, hot air ballooning, quad biking and horse riding
and yes, the lodge situated closest to scenic Sesriem
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Etosha National Park
Completely off the beaten track with far less visitor’s than most other African reserves,
the strikingly beautiful, stark and arid Etosha National Park
is probably the most rewarding big game destination in Africa.
Open grassy woodland and thick scrub spread out around
the flat, silvery-white, salt encrusted 5000 square km Etosha Pan
upon which dust devils twirl playfully while heat mirages blur an endless horizon.
Home to the big 5 – along with 114 species of plains game –
game spotting is made incredibly easy by simply waiting patiently
at one of the many watering holes dotted across the park.
Best season is winter (May-Sept) with cooler days and less shrub for easy viewing
while summer sees the return of thousands of waterbirds,
including hundreds of thousands of flamingos making their mass breeding grounds in the area.
A true untamed wilderness well worth a visit!
Etosha safari lodges
Little Ongava
Etosha
arguably Namibia’s most luxurious suites with pristine views across the Ongava plains.
only 3 luxury villas with private sun deck & plunge pools perched on the crest of a hill
private sala, aircon, wi-fi, sitting room, veranda, fireplace, bar fridge, safe & …views
en-suite bathrooms with double basins and bathtub, plus indoor/outdoor showers
central lounge/dining with deck-views of a productive waterhole below the camp
day/night drives, hides overlooking waterholes, walks and white rhino tracking
do game drives and day trips into nearby Etosha National Park
and for the brides – Little Ongava also offers a small chapel
rates
rates 2026
R50 800
per person per night
Andersons at Ongava
Etosha
like the return of an old friend – the lodge re-opened and is still ‘connected’ to the wild
8 suites only: 7 luxury with king-size/twin beds or a family unit (consisting of 2 suites)
aircon, mosquito net, indoor/outdoor shower, double vanity, deck with distant views
central area with infinity pool, dining/lounge/bar, sunken terrace & open fireplaces
sheltered nooks with waterhole views & dedicated area for photographic editing
water level photographic hide, library, Wi-Fi and Ongava Research Centre
close access to the most productive area of Etosha National Park
the place to experience ‘white rhino approaching’…
rates
rates 2026
R23 400
per person per night
Ongava Lodge
Etosha
14 aircon rock & thatch chalets with a central dining/bar area with swimming pool
situated on a hill overlooking the distant plains and an active watering hole
please note that multiple steps render no wheelchair access
rates
rates 2026
R17 300
per person per night
Damaraland
The dramatically stark and rugged landscape
of Damaraland in north-west Namibia
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Characterised by valleys and dry riverbeds
that carve their way through deep gorges
and ancient geological features
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These rivers are ribbon-like oases
that push through the most desolate of
terrains offering life giving water
to large numbers of wildlife
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The area boasts the geologically fascinating
Twyfelfontein World Heritage Site
and is home to around 1200 local
Nama, Damara, Riemvasmaaker
and Herero people
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Wildlife include the famous
desert-adapted elephant and black rhino
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In this pristine natural wilderness
where the effect of the light
brings a constantly changing landscape
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it’s another world
and beautiful
Damaraland safari lodges
Desert Rhino Camp
Damaraland
set on rocky hills, 8 raised Meru-style canvas tents with verandas overlooking a sweeping valley
elevated central area with pool and semi open-sided dining/lounge area with panoramic views
tranquil minimalist beauty, desert-adapted wildlife and unique rhino tracking experiences
the 1.1 million acre Palmwag has largest free-ranging numbers of black rhino in Africa
rates
rates 2026
R11 807 to R18 325
per person sharing
Damaraland Camp
Damaraland
Ten elevated thatched units with large sun deck and distant views across valleys and peaks
Conservancy game drives/walk, cultural visits, geological excursions and great stargazing
desert elephant, gemsbok, kudu, springbok & the occasional lion, cheetah & black rhino
eco-friendly community-based lodge with friendly, happy staff ensuring a great stay
rates
rates 2026
R9 131 to R16 019
per person sharing
Doro Nawas Camp
Damaraland
located in the Doro !Nawas Conservancy, central Damaraland – and great for self drive holidays
16 stone, canvas, wood & thatch chalets with large outdoor veranda for stargazing sleep-outs
hillsede central area offers distant views from bar/dining areas, swimming pool & rooftop deck
no huge herds but some desert elephant, plains game &, sometimes, black rhino or cheetah
excellent birdlife, fascinating rock art excursions & a cultural glimpse of the Damara people
rates
rates 2026
R7 318 to R11 351
per person sharing
Skeleton Coast and Kunene
Stark desert serenity and deafening silence await in the extreme north west –
Namibia’s most remote and unpopulated region.
A study of life in extremes, the desolate Skeleton Coast gives way to endless ancient valleys,
rugged terrain and lunar-like dune fields while, even further north,
the perennial Kunene River, home to Nile crocodiles,
creates a surreal and lush green oasis in this harsh and arid landscape.
The local Himba people, along with plains game like gemsbok,
mountain zebra, springbok and ostrich,
thrive on the famous damp (and eerie) coastal fog coming in off the ocean every morning
while the vast grasslands of nearby Hartmann’s Valley is the best place
to view many fascinating examples of the intriguing ‘fairy circle’ phenomenon.
Skeleton Coast & Kunene lodges
Hoanib Camp
Skeleton Coast
one of the planet’s harshest environments – stark plains, ancient valleys & rugged peaks
8 stylish en-suite tents under free flow canvas roofing on stilted cement foundation
no air-con, a fan only, but private viewing deck with shaded outdoor lounge area
dining/bar & outdoor lounge area with pool and camp fire overlooking waterhole
this is home to one of the greatest concentrations of desert-adapted elephant
morning and afternoon nature drives also reveal zebra, oryx, lion and hyena
rates
rates 2026
R19 055 to R31 881
per person sharing
Serra Cafema
Kunene
one of Africa’s most remote lodges and perfect for a dreamy honeymoon away from it all
8 spacious wood, canvas & thatch tents with bathroom, elevated sundeck and river views
be lulled to sleep by river rapids after a day of exploring one of the world’s driest places
a surreal oasis offering drives, quad-bikes, walks and local Himba community visits
gemsbok, mountain zebra, springbok, ostrich, Nile crocodile and fairy circles
rates
rates 2026
R17 023 to R28 372
per person sharing
Namibia
vast silent spaces under big blue skies
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