Top 15 hotels and places to stay in Southern Namibia
To the east of Mariental, on the Kalahari side, there are several excellent lodges and guest farms. Listed below are some of our favorite places to stay.
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Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch
The tranquil, owner-run Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch stands in the red Kalahari dunes between Hardap and Stampriet. Initially ...More about Bagatelle Game Ranch
90%A lovely ranch. Nice reception, dining area. Highlight was the dinner which was excellent. Rooms were fine, somewhat basic but suited us grand and the four of us were ... Bagatelle Game Ranch reviews...
Central Lodge
True to its name, Central Lodge is centrally located in the southern Namibian town of Keetmanshoop. A small oasis in otherwise ...More about Central Lodge
71%The lodge is located very centrally in Keetmanshoop, which makes it easy to do some shopping. Otherwise, it was a bit basic, but the service was very friendly. Central Lodge reviews...
Eningu Clayhouse
The distinctive Eningu Clayhouse Lodge stands in a bush savannah environment of the Namibian Kalahari. A little over an hour's ...More about Eningu Clayhouse
89%This was the third time we had started our Namibian trip here, and the experience was as good as ever. Bettina is a charming an attentive host, and the lodge is a great ... Eningu Clayhouse reviews...
Kalahari Anib Lodge
Kalahari Anib Lodge is situated 24km east of Hardap, along the C20 towards Stampriet, and is a friendly oasis in the heart of ...More about Kalahari Anib Lodge
90%We spent one night at Kalahari Anib Lodge on our drive from Windhoek to the Fish River Lodge. It was welcoming and fun. Our room was small, but clean and artfully decorated... Kalahari Anib Lodge reviews...
Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge
Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge stands in its own 40km2 private game reserve some 70km north of Mariental, making it a very convenient ...More about Kalahari Red Dunes
93%Our view: 8/10. Very nice lodges, good setting, lovely and quiet (only 8 guests!), very nice staff, especially Henry, the manager, and good food. Not enough animals to see ... Kalahari Red Dunes reviews...
Dabis Guest Farm
Dabis Guest Farm is situated about 10km north of the small town of Helmeringhausen, surrounded by a limestone plateau in the ...More about Dabis Guest Farm
94%ex stay made us very welcome farm tour was excellent dinner was from all food produced on farm and ex didn't use pool as it looked a little murky Dabis Guest Farm reviews...
Kalahari Bush Breaks
Situated between the cattle outpost of Gobabis, at the centre of Namibia's cattle farming area, and the border with Botswana ...More about Kalahari Bush Breaks
82%Although the owner was away, our host made us most welcome, was friendly & eager to please. We had a beautifully designed room with a lovely verandah where we could sit ... Kalahari Bush Breaks reviews...
Hotel Helmeringhausen
Hotel Helmeringhausen lies in the small town of Helmeringhausen in southern Namibia. It is an eccentric little hotel which forms ...More about Hotel Helmeringhausen
73%Hotel Helmeringhausen was a stop on the way for us, but a surprisingly lovely stay. It has a beautiful garden to sit outside the rooms, with really interesting birds ... Hotel Helmeringhausen reviews...
Namtib Desert Lodge
Namtib Desert Lodge is located just off the D707 – one of southern Namibia’s most scenic roads. It is part of the Namtib Biosphere ...More about Namtib Desert Lodge
87%A good place for a stop over Somewhat authoritarian eg You will start dinner when we are all ready as a single group Namtib Desert Lodge reviews...
Suricate Kalahari Tented Camp
Suricate Kalahari Tented Camp is located in the 100km2 Intu Afrika Kalahari Game Reserve in the Namibian Kalahari. Despite its ...More about Suricate Tented Camp
100%Magnificent place with great outlooks. Food great as well. Bushman tour was a highlight. Suricate Tented Camp reviews...
Kalahari Farmhouse
The attractive, colonial-style Kalahari Farmhouse lies some 60km northeast of the Namibian town of Mariental, in the Kalahari Desert...More about Kalahari Farmhouse
90%Very cold open fire in the room but chimney smoked very badly Chalets dark Kalahari Farmhouse reviews...
Kanaan Desert Retreat
Deep in the Namib Desert, and bordering the Namib-Naukluft National Park, Kanaan Desert Retreat sits on a 300km2 private reserve...More about Kanaan Desert Retreat
80%Situated in awesome setting, really enjoyed early morning drive to their private vlei and evening drive to the dunes. Observing their 2 cheetahs in "rehab" very interesting... Kanaan Desert Retreat reviews...
Camelthorn Kalahari Lodge
Camelthorn Kalahari Lodge lies within the private 100km2 Intu Afrika Kalahari Game Reserve, surrounded by the deep-red sands ...More about Camelthorn Kalahari
Otjimbondona Kalahari
On the edge of the Namibian Kalahari in a 30km2 private reserve, Otjimbondona Kalahari is a luxurious lodge in a convenient location, ...More about Otjimbondona
Zebra Kalahari Lodge
Deep in the Namibian Kalahari within the 100km2 Intu Afrika Kalahari Game Reserve is Zebra Kalahari Lodge. The flagship property ...More about Zebra Kalahari Lodge
