Day 9

Hansa Hotel
Swakopmund, Namibia

On the edge of a vast desert… in the charming little town of Swakopmund… Namibia’s oldest and most renowned hotel welcomes Culturious guests with early 20th-century elegance, understated sophistication and incomparable service. For more than a century, the Hansa Hotel has offered travelers from throughout the world luxurious hospitality in a classic 1905 building reflecting Swakopmund’s rich architectural heritage and German Colonial roots. Tasteful, individually decorated guest rooms – which over the years have hosted a diverse range of celebrities and dignitaries from Sir Laurens van der Post to Aristotle Onassis – feature en-suite bathrooms, 15-channel TV, high-speed internet access, air conditioning and a host of other amenities.  Boasting a world-renowned, award-winning restaurant specializing in seafood and game specialties, the Hansa Hotel has been named Best Hotel in Namibia by Diners Club International.