Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge | Sossusvlei

Kulala Desert Lodge’s location at the foot of the majestic Sossusvlei dunes allows for stunning views in every direction, while its private entrance to the Namib Naukluft National Park makes it the closest location to Sossusvlei.

Twenty-three thatched ‘kulalas’ (including one family room and two family units) on raised platforms make for airy, comfortable accommodation, and guests can even sleep out on the flat roofs. Afternoons around the pool provide relief from the heat, while the wraparound veranda at the main area overlooks a waterhole, and private tours of the dunes provide the ultimate Sossusvlei experience.

Activities center around early morning excursions in four wheel drive vehicles to the breath taking dunes.  Afternoon game drives and walks are enjoyed on the property where guests can spend time taking in the desert animals, spectacular scenery and unique fauna and flora.

During your stay you will have the opportunity to visit both Sossusvlei and the Deadvlei.

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Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness The comfortable and elegant main area lounge opens onto sweeping views of the Kulala Wilderness Reserve.
Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness The guest tents have been built on raised wooden platforms to maximise their expansive views.
Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness Can you even say you've been to Kulala Desert Lodge if you haven't climbed Big Daddy dune?
Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness Take a nature drive to explore the otherworldly landscapes around the lodge.
Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness The firepit invites convivial pre-dinner drinks.
Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness Explore the reserve on a fat-wheeled e-bike, before stopping for a welcome sundowner.
Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness Dead Vlei is an enormous clay pan, flanked by the immense sand dunes of Sossusvlei.
Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness A Kulala balloon safari offers the truly unique experience of soaring above the magnificent Namib Desert landscape. Activity at extra cost and closed on 25 December and 01 January, and from mid-January to mid-February.
Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness An e-bike ride is a fun way to explore the spectacular open plains with your guide.
Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge's lounge area is elegance personified.
Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness The generous proportions of the main area mimic the sweeping vistas over the Kulala Wilderness Reserve.
Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness Unobtrusive earth tones define the decor in the main area.
Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness Explore the ancient dunes around Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge.
Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness The lodge's main area was completely rebuilt in early 2024, with modern stretch canvas tents replacing the previously thatched roofs.
Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness Light and airy neutral tones lend a fresh sense of place to the main area.
Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness Appetising treats are a feature of every menu offering.
Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness Enjoy a tasty lunch feast outside on the deck.
Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness The granite bar-top adds a sophisticated touch to this public space.
Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness The thatch-and-canvas guest tents are spacious, with roomy decks for private dining, or a quiet pre-dinner drink.
Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness Down-to-Earth Kulala Desert Lodge is comfortable, and perfect for groups, families, and self-drive guests.
Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness Dead Vlei is arguably the most photogenic landmark in an area bristling with extraordinary natural beauty.
Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness Discover an abundance of desert life on a guided nature walk.
Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness The inviting pool area beckons for sundowners, or a refreshing dip.
Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness A special occasion is celebrated over a romantic private dinner.
Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness A private table for two in the desert.
Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness Start your evening with a fascinating tasting of fine South African wine from our cellar.
Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge Credit: Wilderness There are a number of exceptional spots to celebrate with a loved one over a private dinner.

Your Stay

2 Nights

Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

Your Rooms

1x Standard Twin/Double Tent(s)

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Spoken Languages: English

No. Rooms: 21

Special Interests: Flora, Hiking, Nature, Star Gazing

Wilderness Damaraland Camp | Twyfelfontein

The Huab River Valley lies in one of the best wilderness areas in Namibia, offering endless vistas of plains, valleys and mountains. Wilderness Damaraland Camp is run in partnership with the Torra Conservancy and visits to the local farmstead reveal the fruits of this very positive relationship.

Each of the ten spacious en-suite, adobe-style thatched accommodations (including a family unit) has a large private viewing deck. New technology and ancient knowledge makes for an ultra-light footprint; nature drives and guided walks offer sights of desert-adapted wildlife, ancient rock-art and striking geological formations. Astonishing night skies round out each day’s experiences.

INSIDER'S TIP: Meet members of the local village on a community visit and discover the inspiring story of how Wilderness Damaraland Camp came to be …

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Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness Wilderness Damaraland Camp's guest room views hold infinite promise
Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness Watch the sun set from your guest room deck, as the ancient mountains turn from rust to purple
Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness Dinner is served outside in a magical poolside setting
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Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness The cool and welcoming dining area
Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness The open main area celebrates the expansive vistas
Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness Guest rooms are spacious and extremely comfortable
Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness Guest room furnishings are designed to complement the area's sense of serenity and space
Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness The enormous en-suite bathrooms are fitted with twin amenities
Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness Wilderness Damaraland Camp's unbeatable surprise breakfast spot
Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness
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Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness Oryx appear as inscrutable as the desert landscape they are so perfectly adapted to
Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness The area supports a high diversity of wildlife including desert-adapted elephant
Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness Elephant herds traverse the Huab River Valley seasonally
Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness Mealtimes are a celebration of fresh, local ingredients
Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness Traditional dishes featuring local produce are served with pride
Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness
Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness
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Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness Work up an appetite just marvelling at the views
Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness Grab a quiet spot in a corner of the lounge
Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness The desert-adapted star of Namibia's Damaraland
Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness Bush TV is a particularly apt nickname for the camp fire pit at Wilderness Damaraland Camp
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Wilderness Damaraland Camp Credit: Wilderness The braai (BBQ) on boma night is always a favourite

Your Stay

2 Nights

Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

Your Rooms

1x Standard Twin/Double Tent(s)

Fast Facts

Lodge

No. Rooms: 10

Special Interests: Birding, Nature, Wildlife

Encounter by Ongava | Ongava Private Game Reserve

Encounter by Ongava is an immersive safari camp set deep within Ongava Game Reserve. Unfenced and surrounded by Mopane woodland, this is a place of immediacy, where wildlife moves freely through the landscape and the experience feels alive, unscripted, and close.

Here, guests do not observe the bush from a distance. They are part of it.

Spacious walk-in tents offer comfort without separation from nature, allowing you to relax fully while remaining connected to the rhythm of the land. Thoughtful details ensure ease, while the sounds, movements, and encounters of the wild remain ever present.

This is safari as it was meant to be - intimate, authentic, and deeply connected to place.

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Ongava Game Reserve Credit: Dr Olwen Evans | Ongava Wildlife experience on the private Ongava Game Reserve
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Ongava Game Reserve Credit: Dr Olwen Evans | Ongava
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Ongava Game Reserve Credit: Dr Olwen Evans | Ongava
Ongava Game Reserve Credit: Dr Olwen Evans | Ongava
Ongava Game Reserve Credit: Dr Olwen Evans | Ongava
Ongava Game Reserve Credit: Dr Olwen Evans | Ongava
Ongava Game Reserve Credit: Dr Olwen Evans | Ongava
Ongava Game Reserve Credit: Dr Olwen Evans | Ongava
Ongava Game Reserve Credit: Dr Olwen Evans | Ongava
Ongava Game Reserve Credit: Dr Olwen Evans | Ongava
Ongava Game Reserve Credit: Valentino Morgante | Ongava
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Your Stay

2 Nights

Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

Your Rooms

1x Standard Tent(s)

Fast Facts

Camp

Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English

No. Rooms: 8

Special Interests: Birding, Flora, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife

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