Spa hotels in Namibia
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Namibia is a destination for those who want space and astonishing landscapes. This is one of the least crowded countries on earth, a place of towering red dunes and a wild Atlantic coast, alongside some of Africa's great wildlife. Wellness here is about the setting more than the spa, the deep calm of the desert and the drama of the night sky. A Namibian trip suits the adventurous traveller, where a lodge spa is a welcome comfort after long days among the dunes and the game.
Carmelo, Colonia
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Its hand-operated swing bridge has crossed the Arroyo de las Vacas since 1912, and a cluster of family wineries now surrounds the town, with Tannat among the varieties grown locally.
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Kasika
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This green finger of land in the far northeast borders four countries, with floodplains alive with elephant, hippo, and birds, close to the great Chobe and Victoria Falls.
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Namutoni
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A gleaming white fort overlooks a waterhole here, where elephant, rhino, and lion gather against the shimmer of a vast salt pan that stretches to the horizon.
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Swakopmund
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Half-timbered facades and seaside cafes sit between the cold ocean and the towering red dunes of the Namib, the desert adventure capital of the country.
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The country is best seen as a journey between a few key places. The German-flavoured coastal town of Swakopmund sits between the cold Atlantic and the dunes of the Namib, the adventure base of the country. Inland and north, the great wildlife park of Etosha, with its salt pan and gateway at Namutoni, draws elephant and rhino to its waterholes. In the far northeast, the lush Zambezi region around Kasika trades desert for rivers and wetlands, close to the great falls and game of the region.
Practicalities shape a Namibian trip. The country is huge and sparsely populated, so distances are long and many travellers self-drive or fly between lodges, with the dry winter the prime time for wildlife. The Namib is one of the oldest deserts on earth, and its dunes and dark skies are the real luxury here. The wildlife of Etosha gathers spectacularly at the waterholes in the dry months. For regions and seasons, the official portal at Namibia Tourism is the place to check.