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The collection of Namibia camps and lodges we prefer to use for our helicopter safaris are of the finest in Africa and compliments the surrounding areas where they are situated. These camps also work in conjunction with the local communities and operate in an environmentally friendly manner, to preserve these pristine areas for future generations. The properties offer a ‘real Africa’ experience with outstanding service in comfort and style…

Lodges in the Namib Desert


Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp
Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp is situated 20 kilometres from Sesriem, the Park's entrance to the Sossusvlei dunes. Huge towering dunes rise dramatically, more than 1000 feet above the surrounding plains at Sossusvlei itself. The camp's location provides easy access to Sossusvlei, yet also offers privacy and exclusivity. It has been built just below the top of a mountain, using rock, brick, timber and thatch and provides a comfortable refuge from the desert.
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Wolwedans Dunes Lodge
Located in the South Western Namibia, in the heart of the Namibrand Nature Reserve and on the doorstep of Sossusvlei lies Wolwedans Dunes Lodge, a magnificent place where strikingly blue skies, red dunes, purple mountains and endless yellow plains create a living tapestry of colour and form.  Built on stilts on a dune plateau, the wood and canvas structures are comfortable, spacious and carefully furnished.
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Kulala Desert Lodge
Situated on over 21,0000 ha of private property and bordering the Namib Naukluft Park, Kulala Desert Lodge lies in the heart of the Namib and offers magnificent views of the famous red dunes of Sossusvlei as well as magnificent mountainous scenery and vast open plains. The main lodge, with décor inspired from Northern Africa, has a lounge, pub, dining area and plunge pool, and offers a wrap-around verandah that overlooks the waterhole and provides a perfect location to view and photograph the desert sunset.
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Little Kulala
Little Kulala is situated on over 46 000 acres of private reserve, bordering the Namib Naukluft Park, in the heart of the Namib. The camp offers magnificent views of the famous red dunes of Sossusvlei, magnificent mountainous scenery and vast open plains.
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Kulala Tented Camp
Kulala Tented Camp is a six-roomed camp situated on the 10 000-hectare Wilderness Safaris property near Sossuvlei. The camp is at the foot of a mountain facing west to watch the sunset. Kulala Tented Camp (Kulala in the Namibian language “oshiwambo” means “to sleep”)
caters primarily for the self-drive market and has a separate entrance and access road.
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Lodges at Etosha National Park

Ongava Lodge & Tented Camp
Ongava Game Lodge & Tented camp is situated along the southern boundary of Etosha National Park in the privately owned Ongava Game Reserve. Ongava is the ideal place from which to base your activities when visiting Etosha.  Ongava has resident White and Black Rhino, giving guests staying at Ongava the opportunity to see both species.

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Mushara Lodge
Located only eight kilometres from the Von Lindequist Gate on the eastern outskirts of the Etosha National Park, Mushara Lodge is ideally situated for travellers visiting the park. The name Mushara derives from the Purple Pod Terminalia tree, which grows in abundance in the lodge grounds and surrounding area.A feature of Mushara is its large, tiled, bright blue swimming pool surrounded by green lawn, which is occasionally visited by the resident wildlife

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Lodges in Damaraland 

Damaraland Camp
Situated on the northern face of the Huab River valley and looking south toward the imposing Brandberg Mountains, Damaraland Camp offers its guests endless vistas. Early morning mists generated by the clash between the icy Atlantic Ocean and the warm desert air of the Skeleton Coast, drift inland along the river sand canyon, providing sustenance to the flora and fauna of the region. This comfortable and friendly camp offers walks and drives in one of the best wilderness areas in Namibia.
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Palmwag Rhino Camp
Palmwag Rhino Camp is situated in the northern sector of the Palmwag concession in the north-west of Namibia.  This concession supports a healthy population of desert adapted black rhino and elephants. There are also large populations of Hartman’s mountain zebra, giraffe, oryx, springbok and kudu. The predator population is the largest outside of the Etosha National Park with over 100 lions, cheetah, leopard, brown and spotted hyena.

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Hotels in Swakopmund

Swakopmund Hotel
This 4 star centrally situated, beautifull hotel includes an entertainment centre, cinema, hairdresser, speciality shopping and gym, all ensuring a memorable stay. Both restaurants offer gourmet cuisine. The hotel also offer a conference centre that can accommodate up to 350 delegates. Recipient of the 1999/2000 HAN Certificate of Excellence for service excellence in the tourist industry
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Hotels in Windhoek

Windhoek Country Club Resort
Windhoek Country Club resort and Casino, lies next to an 18-hole golf course, provides tennis courts and a luxurious outdoor pool. The Hotel consists of 152 rooms, of which 18 are family rooms, 39 are luxury, 87 are twin, 7 suites and 1 paraplegic room. The Kokerboom Restaurant offers an international A 'la Carte' menu and a speciality buffet, seating approximately 230 guests.
The Oryx Conference Centre has the capacity and flexibility to cater for functions from 20 - 900 persons. To compliment the Main Function Hall, (that can be divided into two large soundproof rooms) are four Breakaway boardrooms.
The Windhoek Country Club Resort has an Oriental Restaurant specialising in eastern delicacies, overlooking the vibrant Casino. Our exciting outdoor Waterworld boasts a popular Cocktail Pool Bar with tempting sundowners.
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Lodges in the Kalahari

Intu Africa
Visit Namibia and experience the Intu Africa Kalahari Game lodge where you will meet the Bushmen and enjoy the solitude of the Kalahari. Visit the land where the red sand meets the deep blue sky and the sun sets in an explosion of colour. Bask in the crisp clear starlight to the sounds of the African night. Walk or drive through the desert over the dunes and along the dune valleys among the Camelthorn trees.
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Lodges in the Skeleton Coast

Skeleton Coast Camp
Namibia's Skeleton Coast is one of our planet's most beautiful places and is now host to one of Southern Africa’s finest safaris. Close on 300,000 hectares (660,000 acres) of the National Park has been set aside as an exclusive safari experience for those who want to really get away! It is wild, desolate and uninhabited ~ and stunningly beautiful.This is a safari that will rival anything in Africa for those who enjoy the excitement of wild and remote places.
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Lodges in Northern Namibia 

Serra Cafema Camp
Serra Cafema Camp is located in the extreme north-west of Namibia. We share this region with wonderful Himba people who are some of the last true nomadic people of Africa. The Kunene River is the only permanent source of water and creates a lush oasis along its banks surrounded by rugged mountains and sand dunes.  The camp is situated under big shady Albida trees and comprises 6 Meru tents which are raised off the ground and each has an en-suite bathroom.
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