Things have come a long way in Namibia! At one time it was really difficult to find somewhere luxurious to stay in Namibia but the more (or very) discerning traveller can now choose from some stunning places to stay.
luxury Namibia Namibia is excellent because the traveller has choice of a safari: perhaps self-driving or flying from one remote, beautiful place to another, whilst camping or staying at comfortable homely lodges; then there’s the other end of the spectrum: luxurious, breathtaking lodges with superb scenery. Leaders in creating superb holidays to this gorgeous country, African Explorations have three Namibia specialists who were born or worked extensively in the country.
For our purposes here let’s concentrate on “Luxury Namibia”! Namibia has a tiny population in it’s vast expanses; here we will focus on just one property as example.
Okahirongo Lodge in Kaokoland is far out in the wilds, very remote. Namibia safari holidays The majority of this area is inhabited by the Himba tribe. The women are statuesque, painting themselves in red ochre mud mixed with fat; these people lead a peaceful, nomadic, existence raising goats and sheep. One is encouraged to visit the scattered Himba settlements where these people are very traditional in both lifestyle and garb.
With a backdrop of purple and blue hillsides and lying in the most beautiful surroundings with fabulous views this superb lodge looks out over dry river beds meandering through swaying grasslands and red-gold sand dunes . Okahirongo is located in Purros Conservancy; a malaria-free region and one of the very few where the harsh environment supports desert dwelling elephant, rhino and occasional lion. One should treasure – not expect! – sightings of the desert-adapted wildlife in the area which is just one reason to visit.
All of the eight luxury rooms have an immense, almost endless, view of plains and dunes as Okahirongo perches on the side of a mountain, dominating the surrounding scenery. The rooms are ensuite, with indoor and outdoor showers and the whole being surrounded by a traditional Himba boma. Each room has a private sala, perfect for afternoon siestas or in which to sleep out, perhaps under a full moon, with the stars twinkling through the pole lattice above. holidays to NamibiaA chorus of the desert plains birds such as larks and pipits are one’s alarm call in the morning whilst the wake up calls of baboon, as they set about preparing to forage in the mountains, can be heard far off.
The terracotta colours of the rooms are in gorgeous contrast to the blonde grasses swaying in the breeze. There is also an infinity swimming pool.
An unusual activity here is tracking desert adapted elephant and rhino; one may also see the rare desert lion in this superb untouched wilderness which can be explored on game/nature drives. Or one might set out on foot, hiking along the Uarosib River and surrounding mountains whilst visiting a Himba village. Put simply, Okahirongo is a photographer’s delight and a sophisticated desert experience.
It is now quite possible to assemble an interesting, intelligent and beautiful safari where no comfort is compromised as Namibia also has number of other simply lovely and luxurious lodges in Etosha, the Namib Desert and the Caprivi Strip!
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