In a self-drive trip of Explore Namibia Exclusive, middle-class+ and luxury lodges and accommodations are included. A subtle mix of known landmarks and small-scaled hidden ‘gemstones’, that one would like to keep for themselves. We keep in mind your personal preferences and situation, for example for a certain room type or a specific setting. Are you looking for more privacy or do you prefer interaction with other travelers?
All is possible and will be discussed with you before bookings are made.

Due to our local presence in Namibia we do know all lodges and accommodations in person. We prefer choosing these accommodations that offer a superior quality level and personal service, a real African atmosphere and a beautiful location. Design, style, the setting and tasteful dining: all selected hotels and lodges do meet these standards.

One of the attention points when selecting a certain lodge for a self-drive trip is also if the specific lodge or accommodation does something extra for the local community, environment and does focus on sustainability and fair trade.

After you submitted an information request or sent us an email, one of our knowledgeable employees will contact you and you will receive a personal travel proposal and quotation. In this proposal, all lodges and hotels where you will stay will be mentioned. You can review this trip and these accommodations and based on your opinion we can adjust the proposal until it is fully in line with your expectations, wishes and budget.
Of course, you can also inform us if you prefer to stay in some selected accommodations of your own choice.

Some accommodation and lodge chains that we make use of when organizing a trip are:
- Gondwana Desert Collection
- Onguma Safari Camps
- Leading Lodges of Africa
- Namibia Country Lodges
- Wilderness Safari Lodges
- Visions of Africa
- Big Sky Lodges

Some specific lodges, hotels and accommodations that we often include in our trips are:

Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch
Beach Lodge
Brandberg White Lady Lodge
Bush Baby Lodge & Camping
Camelthorn Kalahari Lodge
Camp Kipwe
Cañon Lodges
Desert Camp
Desert Homestead
Divava Okavango Lodge
Doro Nawas
Eagle Tented Lodge & Spa
Epacha Game Lodge & Spa
Erongo Wilderness Lodge
Etosha Aoba Lodge
Frans Indongo Lodge
Goche Ganas
Grootberg Lodge
Hotel Heinitzburg
Impalila Island Lodge
Kalahari Anib Lodge
Kalahari Sands Hotel & Casino
Kavita Lion Lodge
Kempinski Mokuti Lodge
Kulala Desert Lodge
Le Mirage Desert Lodge & Spa
Lianshulu Lodge
Little Kulala
Lüderitz Nest Hotel
Mowani Mountain Camp
Mushara Lodge
Namib Desert Lodge
Okonjima
Old Traders Lodge
Olive Grove Guesthouse
Ongava Lodge
Onguma Lodge
Onkoshi Camp
Opuwo Country Hotel
Palmwag Lodge
Rostock Ritz Desert Lodge
Sam’s Giardino
Sossus Dune Lodge
Sossusvlei Lodge
Suricate Kalahari Tented Lodge
Susuwe Island Lodge
Swakopmund Hotel
The Stiltz
Thule Hotel Pension
Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
Villa Margherita
Villa Verdi Guesthouse
Vingerklip Lodge
Vondelhof Guesthouse
Waterberg Guest Farm
Wolwedans Private Camp
Zebra Kalahari Lodge