Image to the left of Little Kulala, taken from Wilderness-Safaris website
From the giant sand dunes of Sossusvlei to the fascinating Himba people of the haunting Skeleton Coast, to the exotic wildlife of Etosha National Park and the wetlands of the Caprivi Strip, Namibia is famed as one of earth’s most mysterious and riveting destinations. Never in your life have you seen so many stars in a night sky than in Namibia. It is truly a magical place.
As you step foot onto Namibia’s dry, cracked earth, you’d think you just landed on a moon, but instead of finding zero signs of life, you find some of the world’s most mysterious life forms. From colorful chameleons to spitting cobras, ostriches to bat-eared foxes, and giraffes to rhinos, Namibia is a melting pot of unique species that have miraculously adapted to this arid region.
Because the best, boutique accommodations in Namibia are situated in remote regions, guests enjoy world-class, personalized service around the clock.
Below are 3 of our favorite accommodations in Namibia:
Little Kulala: Located on the private, 37,000-hectare Kulala Wilderness Reserve in Sossusvlei, Little Kulala offers guests a romantic desert retreat. Each of the camp’s 11 thatched suites opens up to the vast desert and features a private plunge pool, rooftop sky bed for stargazing, and an indoor and outdoor shower.
Designed with organic colors and textures in mind, Little Kulala celebrates the natural colors of the desert by incorporating these earth tones into its cool décor. As you look out on the sprawling desert before you in the privacy of your own suite, some of the animals you might witness include ostrich, springbok, gemsbok, hyena, Cape fox, bat-eared fox, and more.
And when it comes to activities at Little Kulala, guests can enjoy a wide range of wildlife and adventure based Namibia safari tours. Some of these activities include daily game drives, walking safaris, hot air balloon rides, sundowner safaris, and scorpion night walks (where you can go out looking for scorpions!).
Image above taken from the Wilderness Safaris website
Image above taken from the Wilderness Safaris website
Image above taken from the Wilderness Safaris website
Damaraland Camp: Located in the Huab River Valley of Damaraland, the Damaraland Camp offers picture-perfect views of vast desert plains and the dramatic Brandberg Mountains. Each of the camp’s 10 thatched suites boasts a large viewing deck, en-suite facilities (shower only), and plush, comfortable bedding. At night, dinner is served outside, where guests are surrounded by twinkling lanterns and a canopy of evening stars.
Some of the activities that can be enjoyed at Damaraland Camp include morning and afternoon nature drives, visits to the Twyfelfontein rock art site, trips to the local Bergsig School, and guided nature walks. Some of the wildlife you might witness at Damaraland Camp include the desert-adapted elephant, greater kudu, springbok, and sometimes even lion and cheetah!
Image above taken from the Wilderness Safaris website
Image above taken from the Wilderness Safaris website
Image above taken from the Wilderness Safaris website
Image above taken from the Wilderness Safaris website
Little Ongava: Situated on the crest of a hill in the 66,000 acre Ongava Game Reserve is the quaint and highly acclaimed Little Ongava camp. And when I say “quaint,” I mean REALLY quaint. With only three lavish suites, Little Ongava offers guests the ultimate in customized service.
Each of the suites features its very own plunge pool, en-suite facilities, private veranda, fireplace, and outdoor shower that overlooks the nearby waterhole where residential wildlife congregate.
Activities offered at Little Ongava include morning and afternoon game drives through Etosha National Park to witness lion, rhino, elephant, gemsbok, springbok, and more. Other activities include birding safaris, nature walks, and rhino tracking safaris.
Image above taken from Wilderness Safaris website
Image above taken from Wilderness Safaris website
Image above taken from Wilderness Safaris website
I have friends and clients visiting Namibia on an exciting safari in May of this year. This is wonderful information and thank you so much ! What a great ( new) safari destination for those of us who h ave visited East and South Africa before. Keep me posted and best wishes,
Babette
Babette, so glad you found the information useful! Namibia is such an incredible destination–gorgeous landscape, wonderful activities, and exceptional accommodations. Definitely a top bucket list destination!!
-Sandy