Lodging and accommodation in Namibia

Unique Stays & Lodges

This collection features diverse accommodations across Namibia’s distinct landscapes, from the Skeleton Coast to the Fish River Canyon. Highlights include Sossus Dune Lodge, the only facility offering sunrise access to the Sossusvlei dunes, and Fish River Lodge, perched directly on the canyon rim. Many sites, such as Desert Rhino Camp and Harnas Wildlife Foundation, focus on conservation efforts. Architecture varies from the handmade clay bricks of Eningu Clayhouse to the boulder-integrated chalets of the Erongo Mountains.

Unique Stays & Lodges — Map

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Cape Cross Lodge

Located near the Cape Cross Seal Reserve, this coastal lodge features architecture designed to withstand the Atlantic environment and offers views of the Skeleton Coast.

B

Sossus Dune Lodge

Situated inside the Namib-Naukluft National Park, this eco-friendly lodge provides guests with exclusive access to the Sossusvlei dunes before the main gates open at sunrise.

C

Halali Camp

Located in the center of Etosha National Park, this camp features a floodlit waterhole for nocturnal wildlife viewing and a large swimming pool.

D

Eningu Clayhouse Lodge

Constructed from 120,000 handmade clay bricks, this lodge is situated on the edge of the Kalahari and features a rooftop stargazing platform.

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E

Etosha Safari Camp

Located near the Anderson Gate of Etosha National Park, the lodge features a restaurant and bar styled after a traditional Namibian shebeen.

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F

Lianshulu Lodge

Set within the Mudumu National Park in the Zambezi Region, this lodge overlooks the Kwando River and its seasonal floodplains.

G

Harnas Wildlife Foundation

Harnas Wildlife Foundation is an organization located in Namibia, approximately 300 km east of the capital Windhoek.

H

Palmwag Lodge

Situated in a 582,000-hectare concession in Damaraland, this lodge serves as a base for tracking desert-adapted elephants and black rhinos.

I

Erindi Old Traders Lodge

Located within the Erindi Private Game Reserve, this colonial-style lodge features a viewing deck overlooking a high-activity waterhole.

J

Kaisosi River Lodge

Situated on the banks of the Okavango River near Rundu, offering river-facing rooms and boat cruises.

K

Helmeringhausen Hotel

A historic establishment in southern Namibia, originally part of a farm founded in 1919, famous for its on-site bakery and traditional apple pie.

L

n'Kwazi Lodge

Located 21 km east of Rundu on the banks of the Okavango River, featuring thatched bungalows and traditional Kavango dance performances.

M

Etaambura Camp

A community-owned camp located high on a ridge in the remote Kaokoveld, offering panoramic views of the Onjuva Plains.

N

Erongo Wild Lodge

Situated in the Erongo Mountains, this lodge features tented chalets built directly into massive granite boulders.

O

Midgard Country Estate

A historic farm estate established in 1937, located in the Otjihavera Mountains north of Windhoek.

P

Desert Rhino Camp

A joint venture with the Save the Rhino Trust, this remote camp focuses on tracking free-roaming black rhinos in the Palmwag Concession.

Q

Spitzkoppen Lodge

Located at the base of the Spitzkoppe mountains, the chalets are integrated into the granite landscape to minimize environmental impact.

R

Fish River Lodge

The only lodge situated directly on the western rim of the Fish River Canyon, offering views of the 160-kilometer-long geological formation.

S

Immanuel Wilderness Lodge

Located 20 km north of Windhoek, this lodge is known for its German-Namibian fusion cuisine and quiet bushveld setting.

T

Element Riders Place

A budget-friendly hostel located in the coastal town of Lüderitz, providing basic accommodation for adventure travelers.

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