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Located less than an hour’s drive from Windhoek, Namibia’s capital, Habitas Namibia nevertheless feels completely decoupled from civilization. Nestled high on a hilltop surrounded by a wildlife reserve of 50,000 hectares, the retreat was conceived as a new kind of safari camp where guests can experience not just the wildlife and surrounding savanna but also connect with local people and get to know their culture. Sustainably designed as an environment of understated luxury and communal living where guests come together for the adventure, food, and conversation before retreating to their own private lodge, Habitas Namibia attempts to redefine safari as a curated selection of authentic experiences, deeper connections and leisurely finesse.
The second endeavour of hip hospitality group Habitas after their beachfront retreat in Tulum, Mexico, Habitas Namibia occupies a former private hunting estate turned wildlife preserve, a testament to the group’s sustainability ethos. Build along the ridge of a hillside overlooking the savanna, the hotel’s 15 private lodges offer guests panoramic views as well as comfort.Designed to have a minimal impact on the environment, the guest lodges are made from stretch tent material and mesh, decorated with locally crafted objects and bespoke furniture. Swathed in earthy tones and natural textures, their austere aesthetic belies a trove of subtle luxuries such as king-sized beds, rain showers and wraparound private decks wherefrom guests can watch and listen to the elephants, giraffes, antelopes and birds that populate the r |
