Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
Set in the far northern part of the NamibRand Nature Reserve in Namibia, and perched on the edge of a rocky escarpment, the secluded Sossusvlei Desert Lodge blends into the stark beauty of shifting sands, towering dunes and rocky outcrops.
With 10 villas constructed of stone and glass, you can enjoy the solitary splendour of this remote landscape in privacy. Each suite features an outdoor shower and a dramatic skylight over the bed for late night star gazing. Air conditioning is provided against the searing heat of day and cosy fireplaces ward off the chill of winter nights. Private verandas and large windows in the split-level bedroom and sitting room open to vast plains and valley floors, where caves and petrified dunes created from sandstone can be viewed. The refreshing lodge pool is supplied by cool water gushing from an underground spring. Twice-daily nature drives in open vehicles accompanied by an expert guide track down unique desert-adapted wildlife. For the more adventurous, there are well established quad bike trails led by an experienced guide. Guided dune walks introduce you to life below the sands, where many small animals spend the day in cooler burrows. Expeditions to the nearby San caves to view cave paintings can be arranged. |
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Resident astronomers give fascinating presentations on the stars and constellations in the southern African sky at the specially designed observatory, complete with powerful telescope.
Travellers who enjoy pushing the boundaries can find a range of custom-designed excursions at additional cost, such as scenic flights and hot air ballooning over the pristine Namib Desert.
Scheduled charter flights operate to the Sossusvlei Desert Lodge airstrip, where you are greeted and transferred to the Lodge, a minutes’ drive away.
The Lodge can also be reached by two wheel drive vehicles on good gravel roads from both Swakopmund and Windhoek.
Travellers who enjoy pushing the boundaries can find a range of custom-designed excursions at additional cost, such as scenic flights and hot air ballooning over the pristine Namib Desert.
Scheduled charter flights operate to the Sossusvlei Desert Lodge airstrip, where you are greeted and transferred to the Lodge, a minutes’ drive away.
The Lodge can also be reached by two wheel drive vehicles on good gravel roads from both Swakopmund and Windhoek.
