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%This is an old favourite and hopefully a future destination to. It gives a real introduction to a trip, there is plenty of wildlife to see and the guides and staff are ... Bagatelle Game Ranch 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
90%Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Pool was welcome, if a bit chilly. The walks are a pleasant way to spend some time, although we didn't see very much. We had better ... Eningu Clayhouse 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...
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%This is a nice lodge with large, rustic rooms overlooking a water hole which encourages some resident wildlife to make an appearance, plenty of bird life too. The rooms really ... Kalahari Red Dunes 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
91%We arrived early but were well taken care of. Able to have a drink while waiting for our room then later on we were helped with taking our luggage to the room. The room ... Kalahari Anib Lodge 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...
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
72%This hotel is in the middle of nowhere and were run by the staff who are also working in the kitchen. It feels more like a mobile than a hotel. The room is quite basic ... Hotel Helmeringhausen 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...
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...
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
93%Loved the warm, friendly and attentive service from Emelia who made us feel welcomed and special. The breakfast and dinner was excellent. It was good for one night's ... Kalahari Farmhouse 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...
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
90%Another lodge in the middle of the desert but with memorable views over the dearest landscape. The tented chalets are built on stilts set against the hillside take full advantage ... 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
