5 Best Luxury Lodges in Namibia

While Namibia is a rough and tumble kind of destination, where some guests spend their nights sleeping under the stars, most guests prefer to have that luxury accommodation experience that allows them to just arrive at the hotel or lodge and just kick back and relax.

Namibia has a couple of fantastic lodges that all meet that luxury expectation. Often the most luxurious lodges in Namibia are secluded, making them even more of a retreat from the world. Guests can spend their time all in one place, or they can experience a proper Namibia tour by going from one place to the next, staying in the best lodges each time.

As part of our Namibia tour packages, we include some of the best accommodation. We do this to ensure that our guests get to have the best possible experience. Namibia lodges are often built to give guests the most incredible scenery and so the lodge itself becomes a highlight of the tour.

 

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The Best 5 Lodges in Namibia

  1. Ai AiBa – The Rock Painting Lodge

Situated about 220km away from the famous Etosha National Park, this amazing place is set into granite rock boulders of the majestic Erongo Mountains. The lodge is within a volcanic crater and the restaurant and bar offer guests the most unforgettable views. The lodge is quite exclusive as it has only 10 individual thatch roof chalets, each with en-suite showers, a private patio, and all sorts of luxury amenities.

  1. Desert Hills Lodge

Individual huts built against a rocky hill, the Desert Hills Lodge offers some of the most stunning views which are unobstructed by anything. Guests who stay here can see for miles from their private deck, and with a 4 star rating, this lodge is truly luxurious.

  1. Alte Kalkofen Lodge

A very traditional but very luxurious lodge, the Alte Kalkofen Lodge is 90km away from Keetmanshoop and it has the most beautiful green garden that blends into the Namib Desert. The lodge has 8 twin rooms, 1 family room and 2 self-catering units. The lodge is a former old farm house that has been immaculately restored. Alte Kalkofen has a lot of charm, and twice a week a train passes the lodge, reminding guests of the old way of life. The lodge has a swimming pool and picnic baskets are also available for day travels.

  1. Barkhan Dune Lodge

This amazing lodge is close to Solitaire but far enough away from everything that at night the sky is a cover of heavenly stars. It has 7 chalets set into the dunes, 1 house, and 1 secluded self-catering house. At the lodge, there is a swimming pool and delicious meals are available in the dining room at mealtimes. Another great thing about this lodge is that it is completely eco-friendly.

  1. Canyon Lodge

Built-in the Fish River Canyon, this amazing lodge is surrounded by earth that has been carved out over millions of years. The Canyon Lodge has 25 stunning stone chalets and there are various facilities on the property which include a Wi-Fi area, a restaurant, and a small shop.