Ruppell's Korhaan Fly-in Safari: Day-by-day

Mirroring the surrounding trees, the soft palette that defines the Olive Grove oozes tranquillity and relaxation. From the moment you arrive, whether off a long flight or after a busy safari, the old house exudes a warm welcome, matched by a friendly yet professional team of staff.

Much is made of natural materials, from stone floors and walls to neutral-coloured cement bathrooms, creating a contemporary yet stylish feel that is hard to resist. Beautifully furnished rooms with soft lighting add to the mood, with hot-water bottles to offset winter chills – and a cool plunge pool for warmer months. Wrought-iron tables and chairs add a gentle Mediterranean touch, enhanced by Moroccan lanterns and mosaic detail.

"Olive Grove ...is an excellent overnight stop... staff are friendly and helpful"

Dr BfromCanada

Arrived 11 Feb 2024, 1 night

Even the setting, in a quiet residential street, feels far from the bustle of the small capital, yet just a five-minute drive brings you to the heart of the city. But think first before you head out to dine. The à la carte restaurant here is open for lunch and dinner (as well as an excellent breakfast), with an open-plan kitchen that encourages you to feast on culinary delights with your eyes as well as your tastebuds. With the bonus of a small wellness centre, this is truly a place to savour. See our full report on Olive Grove

To track black rhino on foot from Desert Rhino Camp is one of the world’s most thrilling wildlife adventures. Deep in the Palmwag Reserve, these rare animals are protected by the Save the Rhino Trust. Their desert home – like the camp’s – is truly remote, the sense of wilderness enhanced by the sheer scale of the reserve.

To encounter a rhino on foot is a truly heart-pounding moment. Set off each morning to explore the desert home of these antediluvian beasts, a world shared with giraffe, and elephant, lion and hyena. When rhino are spotted, you’ll leave your 4WD on foot, in the hands of expert guides with years of rhino-tracking experience.

A picnic lunch in the desert is a further highlight, before returning to your tented oasis. Cooling off in the plunge pool might be your priority, or freshening up in your en-suite bathroom, before relaxing on your private veranda looking out over the desert – or indulging in afternoon tea and cake.

"we were privileged to see an incredible amount of game"

Mr & Mrs ZfromSaratoga

Arrived 10 Sep 2022, 3 nights

As the sun sets behind the mountains, the flickering light of the campfire beckons, backed by a floodlit waterhole beneath the magic of the Namibian night sky. To pull yourself away is to follow the sandy paths to a warm and comfortable bed, your mind full of the day’s adventures. See our full report on Desert Rhino Camp

Opened in August 2014, Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp is a beautiful camp in a very remote location of northern Damaraland, about 1km outside the boundary of the Skeleton Coast National Park. Built in a private concession, or reserve, close to the ephemeral Hoanib River, it is surrounded by gravel plains, mountains and large yellow sand dunes. It is viewed as a successor to the Skeleton Coast Camp, which closed a few years ago.

"my favorite camp of the trip - Beautiful rooms - superb location - great meals"

Mr KfromNew York

Arrived 29 Aug 2021, 3 nights

Hoanib isn’t for the budget conscious, but we think that the truly remote location, the chance to spend time in the Skeleton Coast National Park, and a scattering of really interesting desert-adapted wildlife combine to make it worth the money. Come for these rather than for the camp itself, no matter how stylish. But don’t expect a parade of animals – this is a tough environment in which to eke out an existence. See our full report on Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp

Serra Cafema stands as an oasis of luxury in perhaps Namibia's most remote wilderness. nestled at the extreme north-western tip where the expansive Hartmann Valley culminates. This luxurious lodge nestles in a lush belt of riverine forest beside the Kunene River, overlooking the mountains of Angola’s Iona National Park beyond. The juxtaposition of this vibrant river against the arid desert and rugged mountains creates an enchanting and unique setting.

"This is a lovely lodge on the riverbank"

RMN and ATfromLondon

Arrived 1 Nov 2022, 3 nights

Serra Cafema harmoniously combines one of Namibia's most remote location with an exceptionally luxurious camp, creating a truly unique and almost magical destination. Whether exploring Martian landscapes, meeting the Himba tribespeople who call this harsh land home, or simply indulging in ultimate luxury, Serra Cafema offers arguably the ultimate escape from everyday life. See our full report on Serra Cafema