Towering over the red sand dunes of the Namib Desert, this 4-star lodge offers an outdoor pool and a dining terrace overlooking a floodlit waterhole. Its bar serves cocktails and South Africa’s finest wine. Free WiFi access is available at reception.

The air-conditioned, tented rooms at Sossusvlei Lodge feature private patios and individual bathrooms stocked with toiletries. Each has a work desk and an electric kettle.

Guests can choose between continental and full English breakfast, with scrambled eggs, omelettes and sausages cooked to order. Lunch and dinner buffets include fresh salads, grilled meat and an extensive selection of desserts.