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Vestige Namibia
- Location: Namibia
- Why it’s notable: Vestige’s Xaudum Lodge marks the brand’s first major venture outside Spain, placing just a handful of elevated camps on a prehistoric Kalahari sand dune within one of southern Africa’s least-visited protected areas. The site is known for abundant elephants, roan antelope, and African wild dogs — and because the park sees very few visitors each year, it gives guests the chance to experience safari without the crowds.
- Type of traveler who will love this hotel: Someone who’s done Etosha and the Okavango and now wants a safari that feels practically untoured — and doesn’t flinch at paying for the privilege of near-complete solitude.
- What’s nearby: Khaudum National Park itself is the defining landscape here, but for travelers planning a broader Namibia trip, Xaudum can be paired with stops near Etosha or the red dunes around Sossusvlei via charter flight.
- Opening: Fall 2026