Leni Hildebrand

Hospitality

Lodges, camps, and hotels need images that stir longing. I show spaces and experiences in a way that makes guests feel at home before they’ve even arrived – long before they open the door for the first time. Because a place to stay is more than somewhere to sleep: it’s a retreat, a home away from home, the starting point for new memories. And often, it’s the first glance at an image that decides between “keep browsing” or “book now.”

To achieve that, I rely on a balance of spatial shots and close-ups that bring out texture and atmosphere, rather than getting lost in a wide-angle blur. Emotional images pay off: through greater visibility, higher click-through rates on booking platforms, and often a better price per night.

BOTSWANA

Planet Baobab

Set among centuries-old baobabs and the vast expanse of the Makgadikgadi salt pans, Planet Baobab is a lodge where African craftsmanship, color, and stories come through in every detail.

SOUTH AFRICA

Oudrif Strawbale Cottages

On the banks of the Doring River, deep in the northern reaches of the Cederberg Mountains, lies Oudrif: five strawbale cottages, entirely off-grid, surrounded by silence and ancient rock formations. Here, it’s not about the itinerary but about pausing – water, light, and the stillness of a place that takes its time.

BOTSWANA

Setari Camp

Set on a palm-fringed island at the heart of the Okavango Delta, Setari Camp combines raised wooden walkways, ancient trees, and sweeping views over fascinating water channels. Daily life here follows the rhythm of the delta: mokoro rides in the stillness of early morning, boat trips through papyrus-lined channels, sunsets by the fire under an endless starlit sky.

NAMIBIA

Mushara Outpost

Just a few kilometers from Etosha National Park, Mushara Outpost sits at the edge of an old riverbed – eight tented suites of wood, glass, and canvas, nestled in quiet bushveld. The style recalls an old Namibian farmhouse: welcoming, unhurried, with a view of what truly matters – waterhole, wilderness, and the vastness of Etosha right outside.