Having opened its first property in Mexico’s Tulum, Our Habitas has made a name for itself as a luxe people-focused hotel group whose core elements comprise wellness, food, music and sustainability. For its first take on a safari lodge, the brand has been rehabilitating 47,000 hectares of private Kalahari land into a wildlife reserve – surrounded by endless plains, yet an easy drive from Windhoek.

The tented main area comprises a library and open-plan dining area serving locally sourced, organic dishes. Moving seamlessly outdoors, you'll find day beds, a fire pit, an outdoor cinema and a natural rock pool.

Perched on top of a hill, each of the 15 standalone Savanna Rooms features locally crafted, earth-hued interiors, and comes with sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. Mesh walls open up completely to let the outside flow in – you’ll feel completely immersed in nature.  

Spa treatments are inspired by Namibia’s ancient cultures and feature indigenous local ingredients – if you’ve always wanted to be swaddled in the Himba people’s red-ochre body paint, this is your place. Mind-expanding wellness experiences take place beyond the canvas-tent spa too, from bush meditations and sound healings to sunrise yoga on the deck.

Our Habitas’ mindful, experience-led approach aims to connect guests to their surroundings and each other. Game drives and nature walks are led by local San Bushmen, and a weekly programme might include anything from local music and dance performances to gin tastings, stargazing and art workshops in the middle of the bush.