Seven Of The Best Namibian Camps & Lodges
Wanderlust Travel Magazine|April 2020
Whether you’re looking for rare wildlife on your doorstep or otherworldly landscapes to explore, these unique retreats will get you right into the heart of the action in your Top Country
Sue Watt
Seven Of The Best Namibian Camps & Lodges

1 NAMBWA TENTED LODGE, BWABWATA NATIONAL PARK

Bwabwata NP on the Caprivi Strip attracts plenty of wildlife but few visitors – and the only lodge inside the park is Nambwa, created to benefit the local Mayuni Conservancy communities. The spacious tented rooms sit on wooden platforms, linked by walkways high enough to allow elephants to stroll underneath. The rooms and main deck look out to a floodplain where kudu, buffalo and warthogs among others come to feed. From 13,930NAD (£735) per night fully inclusive based on two people sharing; africanmonarchlodges.com

2 OLIVE GROVE GUESTHOUSE, WINDHOEK

If overnighting in Namibia’s laid-back capital, this boutique guesthouse ticks all the boxes for a comfy and convenient stay. In a quiet residential area, its rustic décor with wrought iron and old silver lends the place a Moroccan feel, with each room uniquely designed – and the restaurant is exceptional. It’s a great base for exploring the city, whether you’re shopping in smart malls, strolling along the jacaranda-fringed avenues or taking a tour of the Katutura township. From 1,940NAD (£101) per night B&B based on two people sharing; olivegrove-namibia.com

3 SHIPWRECK LODGE, SKELETON COAST NATIONAL PARK

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