Swakopmund Guesthouse

Light and uplifting with whites, creams, stone and bleached wood, the reception, lounge and dining area are very easy on the eye. Outdoors, there is a centralised zen garden and nest chairs for relaxing and reading in.

Step into your own private beach house. The seven standard rooms, seven luxury rooms and family suite are all decorated in whites with a dash of navy. The rooms are en suite and we love the massaging stone floors in the shower and the his and her basins. All rooms come with a minibar and television.

Ideally situated on the waters of the Atlantic ocean and brushing up against the Namib desert, the activity list in this town rivals many other tourist destinations. Go ballooning, skydiving, quad biking through the desert or head on a boat and find the dolphins common to this coastline. Otherwise eat an ice cream on the promenade and tour the historic town. Your days will be packed, if you want them to be.