Standard Twin/Double Suite(s) (10 rooms)
Family Accommodation (1 room)
Wilderness Little Kulala
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Wilderness Little Kulala
You can’t get much closer to the renowned dunes of Sossusvlei than Little Kulala.
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Wilderness Little Kulala
Peace and privacy can be found in all spaces at Wilderness Little Kulala.
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Wilderness Little Kulala
The oryx is an iconic symbol of a Namibian safari.
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Wilderness Little Kulala
Take in the unrivalled majesty of the Namib Sand Sea.
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Wilderness Little Kulala
Totally solar-powered, the modern lines of Little Kulala open out to the desert, making you forget where the camp ends and the desert begins.
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Wilderness Little Kulala
Little Kulala is all about the diverse landscapes and fascinating and exceptionally varied array of insects, reptiles, and wildlife.
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Wilderness Little Kulala
Hot air ballooning offers a truly unforgettable desert experience (at extra cost).
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Wilderness Little Kulala
Get a fresh perspective on the Namib Sand Sea from a hot air balloon.
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Wilderness Little Kulala
Brunch at Little Kulala, immersed in the Namib Desert.
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Wilderness Little Kulala
Little Kulala's refreshed, modern look and feel now has even more space and comfort to enjoy the incredible Namib Desert.
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Wilderness Little Kulala
Little Kulala aims to provide our best experience of the Namib, offering guests an unforgettable safari.
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Wilderness Little Kulala
The pool deck offers an elegant and tranquil haven from the desert heat.
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Wilderness Little Kulala
Little Kulala's meals are fresh, incorporating mindful menus with a farm-to-table approach.
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Wilderness Little Kulala
Nothing beats sitting around our desert television – the cosy fire pit in front of the main area.
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Wilderness Little Kulala
Our camp interiors reflect the environment, in colours, textures and composition.
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Wilderness Little Kulala
Little Kulala is the ideal place to enjoy the serenity and the beauty of nature.
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Wilderness Little Kulala
The upstairs lounge includes a library, the Olympus Photo Hub and an inviting corner for simply relaxing.
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Wilderness Little Kulala
The upstairs lounge has an informative library section where you can learn more about the fascinating Namib Desert.
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Wilderness Little Kulala
Our new Trading Store offers guests a piece of the Little Kulala experience to take home with them.
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Wilderness Little Kulala
Low walkways have been installed between all the rooms and the main area, making all areas easily accessible without intruding on the dune environment.
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Wilderness Little Kulala
Guest suite interior.
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Wilderness Little Kulala
A sleep-out offers uninterrupted morning views over the awakening desert.
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Wilderness Little Kulala
Each room’s shaded sala has a roll-out bed for siestas during the day or for sleep-outs under the stars.
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Wilderness Little Kulala
Each room’s private rooftop area can now be used for sundowners, ‘African tapas’ and rooftop dinners, or stargazing.
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Wilderness Little Kulala
One of the unforgettable activities at Little Kulala is a romantic fairy-circle dinner.
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Wilderness Little Kulala
Two Kulala icons - gemsbok against a Sossusvlei sunset.
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Wilderness Little Kulala
The famous dunes at Sossusvlei offer endless photo ops.
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Wilderness Little Kulala
A sunrise hot air balloon flight over the Namib Desert is a must-do.
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Wilderness Little Kulala
Star gazing in the crystal-clear southern sky.
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Wilderness Little Kulala
A mind-expanding hot air balloon flight at Sossusvlei.
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Wilderness Little Kulala
One of the endlessly photogenic dunes of Sossusvlei.
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Wilderness Little Kulala
The clay pans at Sossusvlei were formed by the Tsauchab River flooding, but have been dry for almost a millennium.
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Wilderness Little Kulala
The camelthorn trees in Dead Vlei died some 900 years ago, but it is so dry they haven't decomposed.
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Wilderness Little Kulala
See the desert come alive on an expertly guided walk in the reserve's new low-impact area.
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Wilderness Little Kulala
A new feature of the reserve is a low-impact area for wellness, where guests have the option of self-guided or guided walks.
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Wilderness Little Kulala
A number of hiking trails take in the wonders of the Kulala Wilderness Reserve.
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Highlights
- A chic desert retreat from which to explore the untamed beauty of the Namib Desert.
- Our exclusive-use gate to the Namib-Naukluft National Park allows guests early and private access to the iconic red dunes of Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei.
- An unforgettable hot air balloon adventure* over the Namib Sand Sea and mystical fairy circles is followed by a celebratory champagne breakfast.
- The Namib Sand Sea is a World Heritage Site, and here, Sossusvlei is the result of a series of fascinating geological events. The flow of the ephemeral Tsauchab River, now blocked by a mass of sand, is flanked by some of the tallest dunes in the world.
* [weather permitting and at an additional cost]
NOTE: Ballooning closed on 25 December and 01 January, and from mid-January to mid-February.
Destination: Wilderness Little Kulala is an elegant sanctuary on the dry Auab riverbed in the 27,000-hectare Kulala Wilderness Reserve – the ideal setting from which to savour the splendour and solitude of the Namib Desert. Its private gate allows guests exclusive, early access to the Namib-Naukluft National Park to explore Sossusvlei and its extraordinary surrounds.
Experience: The vast, open dunefields beckon, offering thrilling adventures as well as time for solitude. An excursion to Sossusvlei includes climbing Big Daddy, one of the tallest sand dunes in the world; other activities include a hike along the 30-metre deep Sesriem Canyon, or seeing the desert come alive on a guided walk in the Kulala Wilderness Reserve’s low-impact area. Nature drives spotting desert-adapted wildlife are also on offer, as well as a family favourite – exploring the spectacular gravel plains on eco-sensitive quad bike or e-fatbike adventures**. Guests are also invited to experience an unforgettable hot-air ballooning adventure* over thevast Namib Sand Sea and its mystical fairy circles, launched on our private reserve. At night, guests can enjoy a sleep-out under millions of stars on the deck of their suite.
**(at extra cost on a DB1 rate basis, however, included on a FI rate basis - subject to availability on either rate basis)
Purpose: Once farmland used for subsistence goat farming, the Kulala Wilderness Reserve had very little indigenous wildlife. In 1996 Wilderness stepped in to rehabilitate the area and today the land and its wildlife have returned to their former glorious natural state.
Wildlife: The area is home to striking desert-adapted wildlife, such as the majestic oryx, (or gemsbok, the national animal of Namibia) as well springbok, spotted hyena, and the occasional brown hyena. Smaller creatures such as bat-eared fox, black-backed jackal, porcupine, Cape fox, and aardwolf can also be spotted. The aptly named dune lark, a true endemic that is perfectly camouflaged by the sand, is a fascinating find, as are a surprisingly diverse array of insects, reptiles, and rodents. Other fascinating creatures to look out for include the buck-spoor spider with its multi-entrance burrow – and ambush specialist, the antlion. At dusk the iconic call of barking geckos echoes in the still night.
Wilderness Little Kulala: An elegant desert retreat, Little Kulala effortlessly embraces its Namib vistas. The guest suites feature private pools for invigorating relief from the heat. The suite rooftops invite private sundowners and suppers. A roll-out bed on the shaded deck is perfect for a siesta, or heavenly night’s sleep.
Highlights include a pamper session at the Kulala Spa, a romantic fairy-circle dinner under the stars and waking up to uninterrupted views over the early-morning desert.
The Trading Store is stocked with interesting keepsakes to take home, and the upstairs lounge includes a library and an inviting corner for relaxation.
