Namibia Photography Special 13 Days

Located within a short walk to the seafront and town centre of Swakopmund, Cornerstone Guesthouse provides charming accommodation on either a bed & breakfast basis or self catering basis.

Situated in a quiet corner of Swakopmund's old town, along Namibia's fascinating Skeleton Coast, this beautiful family-run guesthouse combines the charm and intimacy of a B&B with the modern amenities and luxuries of a hotel.

At Cornerstone Guesthouse you can choose between the comfort and convenience of a luxury bed and breakfast or the privacy and freedom of a luxury self-catering apartment.

The guesthouse has 7 en-suite bedrooms, 5 of which are double/twin rooms and 2 of which are family rooms which can sleep up to 4 people. Every room has been beautifully decorated to provide a relaxing setting and each room has its own private entrance and patio with outdoor seating area.

The 3 fantastic self catering villas all sleep up to 6 people with 3 luxurious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. These luxury apartments have large balconies with barbecues and fabulous sea views along with sun-loungers, fully equipped kitchens and even a double garage.

The guesthouse itself features a beautiful private garden, dining area, relaxing lounge with satellite TV and is located within a 2 minute walk to the bars, restaurants, shops and tourist attractions of Swakopmund.

Situated in the beautiful Okonjima Nature Reserve this fabulous camp is home to the AfriCat Foundation and offers an authentic safari experience where you will have the chance to see Namibia's big cats and other carnivores as well as learn about their conservation.

The AfriCat Foundation rehabilitates cheetahs, wild dogs, hyaenas and leopards, and there are fantastic opportunities to see these beautiful carnivores in their natural environment.

The Okonjima Plains Camp has been recently redesigned to honour the Okonjima cattle-farming history and "The Barn", otherwise known as the main camp area, includes a beautiful dining and lounge area and a well-stocked curio shop. There is also a swimming pool and a plethora of outdoor seating space in which guests can soak up the views and the tranquil atmosphere.

Fantastic accommodation is provided in 14 'standard rooms' and 10 'view rooms' each of which have en-suite facilities, beautiful furnishings, large, comfortable beds and ceiling fans. Standard Rooms have a small verandah whilst the View Rooms have a larger verandah and benefit from fantastic views across the Okonjima grass plains.

Activities at Okonjima Plains Camp are varied and as expected they are mostly centred around the big cats. AfriCat is a non-profit organisation set up to conserve and protect threatened cheetah, leopard, and other wild carnivores of Namibia. Visitors will be able to observe some of this programme at work and learn more about these amazing and beautiful animals. Activities available include leopard viewing, visits to the "cheetah project", large carnivore tracking on foot, game drives and bird watching.

Okaukuejo Camp is the largest and oldest tourist camp in Etosha and its long standing history of providing good quality accommodation plus its well-established waterhole, which attracts a variety of game in large numbers, make it also one of the most popular in the area.

The famous floodlit waterhole where a hub of diverse animal activity takes place throughout the day and night makes the camp a perfect place for a stopover as you visit the world renowned Etosha National Park, and provides fantastic opportunities for witnessing an abundance of rare and intriguing species.

The camp has a total of 102 chalets, offering 5 different styles and levels of luxury.

The most luxurious of the accommodation options are the 5 Premier Waterhole Chalets which as the name suggests offer the best views of the waterhole. These beautiful chalets are set over 2 floors and have private balconies, 2 bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms and lounge areas.

There are also 30 standard Waterhole Chalets, 2 self-catering family chalets, 25 bush chalets and 40 double rooms. All rooms and chalets feature en-suite bathrooms, simple yet stylish furnishings, and large comfortable beds.

There are also a number of camping areas with electricity supply, braai area and access to hot showers.

The large main area of the camp features everything you will need for a short stay including 3 swimming pools, tourist shop, curio shop, post office, buffet restaurant, bar and tourist information centre.

Many visitors to Okaukuejo Rest Camp tend to come on a self-drive basis and choose to explore the National Park (approximately 30 minutes drive away) in their own time, however, the camp does provide a range of activities for those who do not have their own car including guided day time and night time game drives and day tours to the Park where you can expect to witness exactly what Etosha National Park is famous for - a diverse and wide range of wildlife including all of the big cats, black rhino and a plethora of birdlife.

Villa Vista is about location, view and value for money. It offers the best of both worlds; located in a quiet, popular neighbourhood, but only just over a kilometre from the centre of town. It enjoys the most magnificent 180° views over the city bowl towards the surrounding highlands and unequalled sunsets. It is close to all amenities and walking distance from Joe’s Beerhouse!

Being a lifelong dream of the owner, Villa Vista can be described as just that. Every last bit was planned and designed by the owner, contributing to the unique, fresh and relaxed atmosphere. The goal is to create a warm and relaxed home for the modern day bussinessman. Being corporately focused we do our utmost to provide in all possible needs.

All the rooms are individually decorated in a unique style, using wood, glass, candles and natural elements. Looking out over the garden, swimming pool, town, western mountains and afternoon sunsets, the open terrace offers a romantic and peaceful experience.

Being family owned one can be sure of the finest possible service, making your stay a comfortable and memorable one.

Mushara Outpost is another addition to the Mushara Collection of exquisite accommodation establishments, situated just 10 km from the Von Lindequist Gate of world-famous Etosha National Park. Mushara Outpost accommodates 16 guests in custom-made tent-like wood and canvas structures which are nestled on the banks of an ancient dry riverbed, known as ”omuramba” in the Herero language. Mushara Outpost is all about old-fashioned hospitality with warm, friendly and personalized service on the doorstep to the wonders of Etosha National Park. The lodge’s main house is styled like an old farm house with high walls, corrugated iron roof and a large wrap-around veranda facing northeast to take advantage of shade. The ambiance is similar to that of a well lived-in house: friendly and extremely comfortable with a light feel to it.

Each tent is mounted on a wooden deck, 1.5 m above the ground, providing a different perspective of the bush. A large glass sliding door leads into the tent, all windows and doors are covered with fly-screen.Large glass windows from floor to ceiling allow for plenty of air circulation during the night. Air conditioning adds an extra level of comfort on very warm afternoons. The open plan bathroom sports a ceiling, two large windows and a separate, enclosed toilet. The shower cubicle is glass from top to bottom. Unzip the external canvas cover as far as you are comfortable with and your time in the shower takes on a new dimension.

The furnishing of the tent is minimal, comfortable and has a light feel to it. A mini-bar, coffee station, safe deposit box, telephone, mosquito net, sockets for charging storage batteries, hair drier and air conditioning are standard. Wifi is available at rooms/tents and common areas.

Whether you enjoy the privacy of your veranda or the comfort of your tent, the tranquillity of the bush is guaranteed.

This stylish, newly opened lodge enjoys an exclusive location on the edge of the Namib Desert, on the northern periphery of the Spitzkoppe inselberg. Situated between huge granite boulders, the lodge affords breathtaking views of the Brandberg and Erongo Mountains, and features 15 spacious and comfortable chalets.

Each chalet in this unique and welcoming lodge has been tastefully furnished and has its own private bathroom and outside viewing deck, large comfortable beds, mosquito nets and gauzed windows. The whole lodge area is connected via elevated walkways to minimise the impact on the environment and the communal area includes an airy dining, lounge and bar area which opens out on to a spacious split level pool deck and fire pit area close to the natural rock pool. There is also a well-stocked curio shop and the whole lodge has been designed to exude a welcoming, relaxing and friendly atmosphere.

Numerous optional activities are available at the lodge including archaeological site tours, horseback riding, photographic tours, biking tours, birding routes and rock climbing.

The perfect way to authentically experience life in the Namibian Bush, the Fiume Bush Camp is a rustic tented camp free from the trappings of modern civilisation. The only lodge in the area which allows guests to have an intimate glimpse into the day to day life of Bushmen, the activities and interactions here are run by the Bushmen themselves and you can enjoy demonstrations on hunting and making fire, as well as enjoying bush walks and learning how to make traditional jewellery and observing traditional medicine dances.

The camp itself is basic and authentic but the 8 stylish guest tents are very welcoming and comfortable, with en-suite bathrooms, twin beds, coffee stations, lights, warm water and beautiful views over the pans. There is a small plunge pool for guests to relax in and breakfast, lunch and dinner are served under the canopy of Tamboti trees, with evenings spent sharing tales around the crackling camp fire.

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