Highlights of Namibia

Okaukuejo is located 17km from the southern entrance of Etosha National Park and is famous for its floodlit waterhole, where you can observe a spectacle of wildlife congregating and interacting at close quarters. Accommodation is comprised of 102 chalets of five varieties that differ in location, size and facilities. The camp is operated by the park authorities and facilities are therefore generally of a lower standard than those of a privately run lodge. However, the extraordinary wildlife encounters on offer here more than make up for any lack of luxury. Features: 102 rooms, 3 swimming pools, restaurant, bar, lounge, curio shop, Wi-Fi. Room amenities: Vary with room category but all have: private bathroom, air conditioning, kettle and fridge.

The Elegant Farmstead, located near Okahandja, approximately 60km north of Windhoek in beautiful natural surroundings, is a property which combines the external features of an old farmstead with modern elegant interiors. The 11 stylish and tastefully furnished rooms are spacious and modern, while the tranquil gardens, large outdoor pool and cosy lounge area create a relaxed environment for unwinding before or after a long day of travel. The 2,500-hectare farm is home to a large variety of wildlife, including springboks, elands, waterbucks, giraffes, kudus, warthogs, jackals and ostriches, along with plenty of visiting birdlife.

Desert Homestead Outpost is located in the same 7,000-hectare reserve as Desert Homestead Lodge at the base of a mountain looking out over the Naukluft mountains. Accommodation is in hut style cottages with thatched roofs, all individual from each other and each with a private viewing deck offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The main lodge itself is perfect for unwinding and offers an outdoor swimming pool and a viewing deck from where it is often possible to sight cheetahs, which roam the surrounding grasslands. Activities include visits to Sossusvlei, wildlife drives, hikes and horse-riding safaris.

Camp Kipwe

Nestled seamlessly amongst the rocks of the Aba Huab valley, north-west Namibia, Camp Kipwe is the very definition of a hidden gem. Instead of displacing the huge boulders that dot the region, the camp incorporates them into the design and uses the nooks and crannies created to form pockets of peace and privacy for the guests in each of the 10 rooms. The eco-friendly property also has a number of quiet communal areas where guests can relax and mingle, including a large lounge area and outdoor pool.