Dordabis Windhoek, Namibia
Opened
2022
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Resort DesignOutside the door
The house
GmundnerOff-grid Kalahari safari keep
Fully solar-powered chalets look out over the Kalahari savannah, where days revolve around guided wildlife drives and fireside stargazing.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Dedicated hosts deliver all-inclusive gourmet dining, airport transfers, and private open-air baths across twelve expansive savannah suites.
Remarkable
Guided game drives, clay pigeon shooting, tennis, and solar-powered e-biking traverse six thousand hectares of Kalahari wilderness.
Notable
Canvas-walled chalets feature teak flooring, four-poster beds, Chesterfield leather armchairs, and private outdoor copper soaking tubs.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set across thousands of hectares of private Kalahari bushland, the grounds sit forty minutes east of Windhoek's international airport.
The rooms
Tented suites feature teak floors, Persian rugs, and four-poster beds, opening onto wooden decks with open-air soaking tubs.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor infinity pool extends along the lodge pavilion, looking out over the open Kalahari plains.
The gym and spa
Cardio machines in the gym face wide desert windows, and Makai Spa draws on indigenous herbal remedies.
At the table
Dishes incorporate organic produce from the on-site farm, served under dining room chandeliers or out on the open deck.
How it began
Founded by the owner of Austria's historic Gmundner Keramik, the solar-powered lodge supports local San artisans through community art projects.
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Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
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Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.