Must-see hotels in Botswana & Namibia

  • Vumbura Plains Camp

    Okavango Delta

    One of Wilderness Safaris' flagship properties, this regally luxurious twin camp is on the Duba Plains in the transition zone between the savannahs and…

  • Sandibe Safari Lodge

    Okavango Delta

    This riverine forest retreat is the architectural jewel of the Okavango Delta, as well as one of the premier safari camps anywhere in Southern Africa…

  • Jao Camp

    Okavango Delta

    Part of Wilderness Safaris' portfolio of premier camps, Jao is a special place that combines Asian style (the public areas and the rooms were inspired by…

  • Kwetsani Camp

    Okavango Delta

    This highly recommended camp has the usual high levels of comfort, but there are some very special selling points. The recently overhauled rooms, elevated…

  • Zarafa Camp

    Chobe National Park

    Make no mistake: this is one of the premier properties anywhere in Africa. As ecofriendly as it's possible to be out here, Zarafa's tented villas are…

  • Woodlands Stop Over

    Botswana

    A wonderfully tranquil place, 15km north of town off the road to Maun, Woodlands is easily the pick of places to stay around Francistown if you have your…

  • Mombo Camp

    Okavango Delta

    Ask anyone in Botswana for the country’s most exclusive camp and they’re likely to nominate Mombo. The surrounding delta scenery is some of the finest in…

  • Kalahari Plains Camp

    Botswana

    If we could choose one place to stay in the CKGR, this would be it. These lovely solar-powered tents inhabit a gorgeous location southeast of Deception…

  • Nxabega Okavango Camp

    Okavango Delta

    In a grove of ebony trees on the flats near the Boro River, this exquisitely designed tented camp has sweeping views of the delta floodplains. The rooms…

  • Deception Valley Lodge

    Botswana

    Just outside the CKGR's northeastern boundary, this exclusive bush retreat inhabits 150 sq km of privately owned Kalahari bush and has a much more…

  • Chitabe Lediba

    Okavango Delta

    One of the more intimate camps run by Wilderness Safaris, Chitabe Lediba has just five tents (including two family ones) and a warm and intimate…

  • Duma Tau

    Chobe National Park

    This 10-room camp was rebuilt completely in 2012 with a commitment to sustainability; all of the camp’s power comes from solar energy, and waste disposal…

  • Waterberg Wilderness Lodge

    Namibia

    Waterberg Wilderness occupies a vast private concession within the park and is a wonderful upmarket choice. The Rust family has painstakingly transformed…

  • Erongo Wilderness Lodge

    Damaraland

    This highly acclaimed wilderness retreat combines spectacular mountain scenery, wildlife viewing, birdwatching and environmentally sensitive architecture…

  • N’Kwazi Lodge

    Namibia

    On the banks of the Okavango, about 20km from Rundu’s town centre, this is a tranquil and good-value riverside retreat where relaxation is a by-product of…

  • Opuwo Country Lodge

    Namibia

    Far and away the area’s swankiest accommodation option with lovely rooms, the hilltop Opuwo Country Lodge is an enormous thatched building (reportedly the…

  • Tsauchab River Camp

    Namibia

    If you’re an avid hiker (or just love excellent settings!), you’re in for a treat. The scattered campsites here sit beside the Tsauchab riverbed – one…

  • Camp Kipwe

    Damaraland

    Brilliantly located amongst the boulders and rocks littered throughout its premises, Kipwe is languidly draped over the stunning landscape in very…

  • Onkoshi Camp

    Etosha National Park

    Upon arrival at Onkoshi (from Namutoni), you'll be chauffeured to a secluded peninsula on the pan's rim and given the keys to one of 15 thatch-and-canvas…

  • Elephant Sands

    Botswana

    Some 52km north of Nata, Elephant Sands, run by Mike and Saskia, is a fabulous place to stay. Excellent and spacious safari tents, some chalets and a few…

  • Nambwa Tented Lodge

    Namibia

    Nambwa, 14km south of Kongola, is one of the very few places to stay in the park itself. It combines an excellent campsite with a luxury lodge, replete…

  • Gunn’s Camp

    Okavango Delta

    A beautiful option for those wanting the amenities of a high-end safari – expertly cooked meals, attentive service and wonderful views over its island…

  • Sossusvlei Desert Lodge

    Namibia

    This stunning place frequently appears in Condé Nast as one of the top lodges in the world, and we're inclined to agree. The property contains 10 chalets,…

  • Little Kulala

    Namibia

    Part of Wilderness Safaris' Classic portfolio, Little Kulala is simply stunning. Expansive rooms, each with their own plunge pools, watch over rippling…

  • Wild at Tuli

    Botswana

    This fabulous camp on an island in a branch of the Limpopo River is run by respected conservationists Judi Gounaris and Dr Helena Fitchat, and they bring…

  • Passarge Valley Campsites

    Botswana

    These three campsites have no facilities, but their location on the valley floor (some kilometres apart) is among the best in the Kalahari. Site No 2 (S…

  • Ongava Lodge

    Etosha National Park

    One of the more exclusive luxury lodges in the Etosha area, Ongava Lodge is not far south of Andersson Gate. Ongava is actually divided into two…

  • Duba Expedition Camp

    Okavango Delta

    Opened in 2016, this wonderful camp has six tents that are immaculate, large and the sort of canvas home you'll struggle to tear yourself away from. But…

  • Canyon Lodge

    Namibia

    This mountain retreat is one of Namibia’s most stunning accommodation options and it comes at a price that is surprisingly reasonable. The whole place,…

  • Cardboard Box Backpackers

    Windhoek

    Hostels are hard to come by in this country but ‘The Box’ has been doing it for years, with a rep as one of Windhoek’s better backpackers. It has a fully…

  • Drotsky’s Cabins

    Okavango Delta

    This lovely, welcoming lodge lies beside a channel of the Okavango River. The chalets have air-con; the A-frames are fan only. Boats can be rented and the…

  • Guma Lagoon Camp

    Okavango Delta

    This lovely spot at the panhandle’s lower end is a fantastic place. Each of the shady campsites has its own shower and toilet, and the tranquil setting…

  • Savute Under Canvas

    Chobe National Park

    This cross between a tented camp and luxury mobile safari enables you to experience the freedom of camping (sites are moved every few days) with the…

  • Hotel Heinitzburg

    Windhoek

    Inside Heinitzburg Castle, which was commissioned in 1914 by Count von Schwerin for his fiancée, Margarethe von Heinitz, Hotel Heinitzburg is a member of…

  • Nkasa Lupala Lodge

    Namibia

    Located 30km from Mudumu, and just outside the entrance to Nkasa Rupara National Park, this remote luxury, Italian-run lodge sits on the banks of the…

  • Zebra River Lodge

    Namibia

    Occupying a magical setting in the Tsaris Mountains, this is Rob and Marianne Field’s private Grand Canyon. Go for one of the more expansive rock chalets …

  • Sam’s Giardino Hotel

    Swakopmund

    Sam’s Giardino Hotel is a wonderfully personal place in the backstreets emphasising superb wines, fine cigars and relaxing in the rose garden with a…

  • Xaranna Camp

    Okavango Delta

    Xaranna is a worthy member of the elite group of camps run by &Beyond, which mixes daringly designed luxury accommodation with serious conservation work…

  • Olive Grove

    Windhoek

    Refined elegance is the order of the day at this boutique hotel in Klein Windhoek, which features 10 individually decorated rooms and two suites awash in…

  • Serra Cafema Camp

    Namibia

    One of Namibia's most opulent and remote safari experiences, Serra Cafema is a breathtaking place. Stunning desert scenery, combined with a special…