Camelthorn Lodge which is set in a secluded valley between two red Kalahari dunes. The ambiance inside is distinctly Bushman and reflects not only the location but the indigenous San people as well. Your accommodation is also nestled amongst beautiful camelthorn trees, one of the most iconic and common trees of Namibia.

Positioned north of the small town of Mariental the lodge is on The Intu Afrika Kalahari Private Game Reserve. This is a 10,000ha wildlife sanctuary, part of the south-western region of the Kalahari Desert and along the upper reaches of the Auob river system. An added attraction here is that game often wanders around the property.

The public and hospitality areas are enhanced with indigenous décor and are home to a fine collection of San artefacts, one of the oldest cultures in the world. Rest and relax in the thatched main building, outdoor dining area, bar and a boma that overlooks a natural stone pool. A laundry service is available.

Overnight in 12 double chalets, with en-suite bathrooms with a shower/tub combination, twin beds, air-conditioning, luggage rack/open wardrobe, tea/coffee station and hair-dryers. Step outside to a patio and sit on directors camping chairs to enjoy your view.

This area offers guests the opportunity learn about a predator re-introduction programme, the Kalahari Lion Project. An opportunity to take a walk in the Kalahari with a bushman tracker to discover their desert survival techniques, and to learn some of the history of the ancient San people, is also a possibility. Guests can explore the Kalahari in open 4×4 vehicles.

The sand blows in whispers over the red dunes, a dance of the desert that enchants and delights at Sossusvlei Lodge in southern Namibia. Sheer silence, total tranquillity and romantic luxury will envelope you, whether on intimate picnics in the desert or while gazing up at skies full of radiant stars.

Sossusvlei Lodge is set in the shade of camelthorn trees, deep in the heart of the Namib Desert, and blends beautifully into the vast, unspoilt natural environment. Explore the endless horizons on guided nature walks, 4×4 drives, hiking trails, quad biking, hot air ballooning and scenic flights. Stop to admire a variety of desert-adapted animals and the hues of a desert sunset.

Guest areas flow into vast desert views, as the stone and glass structure of the lodge melts into wraparound verandahs. Each of the 45 accommodation units boasts their own patio and en-suite bathroom, under canvas with adobe-style plaster walls. Cool water gushes from an underground spring into the sparkling lodge pool. Pick your poison in the walk-in wine cellar or accompany dinners by lantern-light on the verandah or on the open desert dunes.

Although “suites” is a bit of stretch size-wise, for comfort you can expect elegant, neutral décor that is easy on the senses and top quality linen with quite possibly the most comfortable bed you’ll encounter on your tour of Namibia. Attention to detail includes Nespresso machines with complimentary pods, bath robes, extra thick towels, wi-fi that actually works, climate control, mini-bar and that general air of purpose and cleanliness of a professional outfit.

For convenience you are a few minutes’ walk to the beach, restaurants, cafes and main attractions of central Swakopmund – a feature you will welcome after many hours’ in the car on Namibia’s long and dusty roads. A secluded upper deck lined with comfortable recliners and deck chairs is a wonderful place to catch up with your digital life. Or escape it entirely with a good book and a glass of chardonnay.

Considering the last thing Swakopmund needs is yet another mediocre eating venue, breakfast at the Swakopmund Suites is outsourced by way of vouchers and a helpful hint to one of three cafes within a couple of minutes’ walk: The Village Cafe is a bright and lively local institution; Cafe Anton, right next door to the Suites, is an old-school buffet good for an early or languid start to the day; and Bojo’s is half way between the two in every respect.

Luxury rooms with en suite shower rooms (honeymoon suite has a bath and a shower); air conditioning; satellite (cable) TV; Nespresso; mini-bar; hair dryer; wi-fi; bath robes; day reception; after-hours emergency assistance; laundry; secluded courtyard.

Olive Grove is an upmarket 4-Star Boutique Hotel, situated close to the city centre in a quiet, peaceful area. The indoor lounge is tastefully decorated, with comfortable chairs and a fireplace in front of which to relax and read a magazine. Whilst each room caters for the every need of the most discerning traveller, for example rooms feature covered decks gas fireplaces and Nespresso coffee machines, the emphasis still remains one of simplicity and elegance.

The Guest House has five Standard Rooms available with choice of Double or Twin beds to sleep a family of three (parents plus one young child) travelling together as well as an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. These rooms also have their own patio and located downstairs on the ground level, exiting directly onto the patio, close to our main Reception and Dining area.

Five Luxury Rooms can be found upstairs and more private, one Luxury Room that can be made up into a Triple room. The one Executive Suite is a spacious suite with its own private lounge with fireplace and dining area, guests have a choice to eat in suite or join other guests for meals on the main patio area. The suite offers a separate bedroom and luxurious bathroom with en-suite bath and shower. Nestled amongst an olive tree plantation, with its own private entrance, private garden, with infinity swimming pool and beautiful views over the olives towards the Windhoek Mountains. The suite has its own lounge area, with fireplace, and dining room – thereby giving guests the option of enjoying their meals in their own room, or joining the other guests for meals on the main patio at Olive Grove.