A Relais & Chateaux hotel in the Namibian capital of Windhoek, built in a castle that dates back to 1914. Doubles from $296; 22 Heinitzburg St.; 011-264-61-249-597 or www.heinitzburg.com.
The Mushara Outpost
A chic new tented camp outside Etosha National Park. Doubles from $320; 011-264-61-240-020 or www.musharaoutpost.com.
Onguma Tented and Plains Camps
Two boutique inns near Etosha National Park. Doubles at Onguma Tented Camp from $235 and at Onguma Plains Camp from $280; 011-264-61-232-009 or www.mowani.com.
Wolwedans
A collection of luxury camps built in the middle of the Namib Desert’s fire-red dunes. Doubles from $312; 011-264-61- 230-616 or www.wolwedans.com.
Where to Eat
NICE
A stylish new restaurant and prestigious culinary school. No. 2 Mozart St., Windhoek; 011- 264-61-300-710 or www.nice.com.na.
Restaurant Gathemann
Serves dishes made with local ingredients like omajovos (huge mushrooms) and Namibian truffles. 175 Independence Ave., Windhoek; 011-264-61-223-853.
What to Do
Transgeo Namibia
Heidrun Diekmann’s favorite safari guide, Transgeo owner Ulf Grüttemeyer, arranges “flying safaris” in airplanes. 011-264-81-255-0472 or transgeo@www.mweb.com.na.
Uri Adventures
A tour outfitter specializing in self-drives around the country. “You’ll see spectacular scenery,” Diekmann says. “You’ll think you’re the only human on earth.” 011-264-64-220-571 or www.uriadventures.com.
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