Photo courtesy of © AndBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge

Located deep in the Sossusvlei Private Desert Reserve, andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is set within 12,715 hectares (31,419 acres) of private reserve. Because of both its remote location and its proximity to the International Dark Sky Reserve (NamibRand), it offers some of the clearest night skies that are exceptional for stargazing.

Sossusvlei Desert Lodge host something called a star fest every night at their own on-site observatory, equipped with a state-of-the-art Celestron CPC 1100 GPS (XLT) computerized telescope, while the vast skylight above your bed ensures the magic continues long after you’ve returned to your suite.

Photo courtesy of © Zannier Sonop

Zannier Sonop is set within 13,800 private acres of untouched Namibian desert wilderness.  The remote location along ideal conditions such as high altitude, low humidity, very few nights with clouds, and little atmospheric pollution make it one of the best hotels for stargazing in Namibia.

Constructed on top of giant granite boulders, the elevated location of tents with large terraces and views over horizon-to-horizon desert mean you get clear, uninterrupted sight lines to the sky. Featuring just 10 spacious tented suites, all of which feature several roll-up canvas wall openings or windows, and telescopes in room setups so you can view the skies directly from your tent. The lodge also offers stargazing under “endless African skies” with telescopes and guided stargazing. Read more about Zannier Sonop here.

Photo courtesy of © Little Kulala

Little Kulala located on the edge of Sossusvlei is one of the best hotels in Namibia for stargazing, thanks to its remote location within the 27,000-hectare Kulala Wilderness Reserve, which ensures minimal light pollution and uninterrupted views of the night sky.

Each of its 11 climate-controlled suites features a rooftop “skybed” or private deck that offer the opportunity to sleep under the stars, while guided stargazing sessions with expert guides provide insights into constellations, planets, and celestial phenomena. Combined with Namibia’s dry desert climate and clear skies, these features create an unparalleled, immersive stargazing experience.

Photo courtesy of © Damaraland Camp

The Huab River Valley, one of Namibia’s most dramatic wilderness areas, forms the backdrop to Damaraland Camp. Located far from towns and light pollution, Damaraland Camp is surrounded by vast desert plains and rugged mountains, offering 360° unobstructed view of the sky.

The camp features 10 elevated adobe-style thatched suites, each suite is raised on wooden decking with a private veranda overlooking sweeping desert landscapes and clear skies. The main lodge also features a pool, area for fireside boma evening which create perfect vantage points for stargazing after sunset,

Photo courtesy of © Doro !Nawas

Location: Damaraland

Located in Namibia’s Damaraland region, Doro !Nawas immerses you into the dramatic desert landscapes, valleys, and iconic scenery everywhere you look. Perched like a fortress on a rocky outcrop, Doro !Nawas features 16 wood, wood, canvas, and thatch suites. Each of the suites offers a private deck “Sleep-Out Deck” where the bed can be wheeled out, allowing you to sleep beneath the open sky.

The camp’s remote location, in Damaraland, ensures minimal light pollution and an unobstructed view of the night sky. The tranquil desert surroundings and the absence of artificial light make for an unparalleled stargazing experience in Namibia.

Photo courtesy of © Shipwreck Lodge

As one of the few lodges in Namibia’s Skeleton Coast National Park, Shipwreck Lodge offers a unique experience among the best hotels in Namibia for stargazing. The uniquely designed cabins in the shape of a shipwreck come with big windows and private terraces that open up to vast views of the sand dunes and the Atlantic Ocean, ideal for peaceful nights under the sky.

With no nearby towns or artificial lights, the night sky here is astonishingly clear, revealing countless stars and a brilliant Milky Way stretching across the horizon. The lodge, which runs on solar power, minimizes light pollution, thus letting the stars, planets, and other heavenly bodies shine their brightest.

Thanks to the silence of the desert and the sound of the sea surrounding the lodge, it offers an intimate and far from Earth stargazing experience. Shipwreck Lodge is among the few places in Namibia where it is most atmospheric to sleep under the stars.

Photo courtesy of © Namib Dune Star Camp

Namib Dune Star Camp offers one of the most authentic and unforgettable stargazing experiences in Namibia. Located within the NamibRand Nature Reserve, the camp is designed to blend seamlessly with its surroundings, offering unparalleled views of the vast, rolling dunes and endless horizons.

Perched on ancient dunes this lodge is designed to let the night sky take center stage. Each of the cabins features a roll-out bed that can be wheeled onto a private deck, allowing you to sleep directly under a canopy of stars in comfort of the bed. With no artificial lights for miles, the Milky Way arches vividly overhead, creating an unforgettable natural spectacle. After a sunset drink on the deck and dinner beneath the stars, fall asleep to the gentle desert breeze and wake to sunrise over the dunes at one of the best hotels for stargazing in Namibia – Namib Dune Star Camp.

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