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This is a great lodge in the middle of Etosha national park.
The former German town of Swakopmund is bordered by the cold Atlantic Ocean on one side and the hot Namib Desert on the other. Its architecture is reminiscent of Germany in the 1930s, restaurants feature German meals and even the language is invariably German.
On the Atlantic coast of Namibia
The owners of this lodge have succeeded in establishing a touch of luxury in the Eden that is Etosha. The chalets are superbly appointed and the food first-rate. The attention to detail in the decor and furnishings is remarkable. One of the most pleasant stays we have had anywhere.
Small informal cafe in the Old (German) Fort. Sit on the long museum verandah for a fine view over the city centre away from the crowds. Good selection of snacks and African meals. Interesting displays and history of independence.
Alte Feste, Robert Mugabe Ave. Windhoek. 5 mins walk from Independence Ave.
Info at www.namibia-travel.net/centralnamibia/windhoek.htm
Converted Liverpool-built steam tug boat that plied its trade in Cape Town, now forms a stylish, excellent restaurant and bar, specialising in great local seafood, with views to match.
Positively cheap by European standards.
Seafront at Swakopmund, a delightful historic german port and popular seaside resort to get away from the desert heat
A wilderness oasis on the edge of the magnificent Namib desert with 10 kulalas (thatched chalets) in the middle of a 46,000-acre private reserve. We saw oryx, springboks, warthogs, mountain zebras, buzzards, hornbills, ostriches and baboons, with none of the jeep scrum you get in many safari destinations. Nearby, you can look out on a sea of golden dunes at Sossusvlei.
Our accommodation and dining tips from our travels throughout Namibia in 2006.
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