Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge | Sossusvlei
Wilderness 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. The camp is ideal for self-drives and groups.
Twenty-one thatched and canvas tents (including two family units), each built on raised wooden platforms make for airy, comfortable accommodation, with a rooftop area for sleep-outs under the stars. Afternoons around the pool provide relief from the heat, while the wraparound deck at the main area overlooks a waterhole, and private tours of the dunes provide the ultimate Sossusvlei experience.
INSIDER'S TIP: Try your hand at desert photography – whether capturing the red colour of the dunes in the early morning light or the otherworldly tree skeletons standing starkly across the floor of Dead Vlei.
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The camp comprises nineteen elegant and comfortable brick and canvas tents under thatch, with twin accommodation and en-suite facilities. Each has been built on a raised wooden platform to maximise the expansive views. Gravel pathways link the tents to the convivial main area. A snug and comfortable private rooftop area for sleep-outs under the stars completes each room, and makes for an unforgettable experience.
Two spacious family units each have two bedrooms with two three-quarter beds per bedroom, and own en-suite facilities. Separate entrances lead to each family unit, while a shared outdoor deck connects both units.
Property Facilities
Bar, Internet Access (Complimentary), Library, Pool
Room Facilities
Electrical Outlets, Fan, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Safe, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Available Services
Credit Card Facilities
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Cycling, Game Drives, Sleep Outs, Walks (Guided)
Activities Nearby
The 37 000-hectare (91 429-acre) private Kulala Wilderness Reserve offers visitors exclusive wildlife-viewing opportunities, which include the likes of gemsbok (oryx), bat-eared fox, brown hyena and birdlife. A highlight is a coffee or sundowner stop in the exceptionally scenic reserve.
World-famous Sossusvlei is both the name for the area in general; as well as an enormous clay pan, flanked by immense sand dunes. Climb the 300-metre red dunes and gaze upon the famed Namib Sand Sea World Heritage Site. Nearby, at the foot of some of these dunes, the skeletons of 900-year old camelthorn trees dominate the landscape where once water flowed. This is known as Dead Vlei. An exclusive-use gate provides direct access at sunrise to the renowned dunes of Sossusvlei and the evocative panoramas of Dead Vlei.
This fascinating geographical formation is well worth a visit. The result of millions of years of water carving its way into the earth, today Sesriem Canyon is three kilometres long. Views from the top are breathtaking, while walks through the canyon reveal distinct geographical layers which were laid down over aeons.
Walking trails focus on becoming immersed in this remote area, as well as its scenic beauty and the fascinating, and surprisingly, diverse array of insects, reptiles and rodents which make this dry and harsh region their home. The Tsauchab River Trail takes guests on a stroll along the dry riverbed close by the camp.
Set out in the late afternoon for a nature drive, and complete your excursion in a remote and dramatic spot on the reserve, sipping a gin and tonic while watching the sun set over the distant mountains or sweeping dunes.
Ideal for introducing your family to the natural wonders of Namibia, take in the sweeping scenery on fat-wheeled e-bikes. A fun way to explore the spectacular open plains with your guide.
Private rooftop area for sleep-outs accessed by a wooden staircase behind each tented guest room. Sleep-out under the twinkling skies in the Namib Desert, and be lulled to sweet slumber by the magical night sounds of Africa.
The hot air balloon safari on the Kulala Wilderness Reserve offers a truly exceptional experience – soaring silently above the magnificent sand sea of the Sossusvlei dunes, with a champagne breakfast served at your landing site.
- Optional activity at extra cost, and weather permitting.
- Unavailable for the periods 15 January to 15 February (inclusive), and 25 December and 01 January.
Your Stay
2 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
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Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 21
Special Interests: Flora, Hiking, Nature, Star Gazing
Strand Hotel Swakopmund | Swakopmund
With its extensive, unique and creatively entertaining Restaurants, Bars, Deli, Lobby-Lounge, Sea Facing Terraces, Beach Kiosk and state of the art Conference & Banqueting Center, all set on the Mole, a historic and iconic site surrounded by Ocean on three sides, the Strand Hotel Swakopmund is a social epicenter and destination in itself for all visitors to and residents of Swakopmund.
Its architectural inspiration finds its roots deep in Namibian-German history and reflects this in a tasteful contemporary manner. The interiors are residential in nature, and the brief to all designers involved was to create a non-hotel, hotel. One as charming and welcoming as the town it is located in. Simply very warm and comfortable, and as they say in German: “gemütlich” providing a genuine “sense-of-place” atmosphere adding to any Namibian visit.
Arriving at the Strand is a dramatic experience as one passes through its 13m high and 9m wide Ocean View Atrium which travels right through the Hotel offering sea views at either end. Off this Atrium Lobby is Reception, consisting of three individual desks and an inviting open fireplace which rounds off the residential feel and warm welcome.
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Situated in superb view locations within the Hotel these suites offer three floor-to-ceiling double-sized panoramic and sliding doors with three larger balconies and guaranteed sea and beach views across Swakopmund main beach, the Atlantic Ocean and the historic town center. These open-plan lounge, dining room and separate bedroom suites have bathrooms with showers and bathtubs and double his and her vanities and separate toilets. Available as an extra-length soft-top King-bed. The lounge features two couches and executive desk with a 4-seated dining room area. Both the lounge and bedroom feature TVs. All Luxury Suites are designed to accommodate families of maximum two adults and two children up to 10 years.
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, Foam Mattress, Hairdryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Mini Bar (Complimentary), Safe, Satellite / Cable TV, Shower, Smoke Alarm, Tea / Coffee, Telephone, Television
All feature floor-to-ceiling panoramic and sliding windows with beautiful views of the gardens. Each has an en-suite bathroom with shower, single vanity and separate toilet, writing desk and easy lounging armchair with reading light. Available as an extra-length soft-top King-bed or Twin-bed configuration. Enjoy the room’s step-out balcony. All Standard Rooms are designed to accommodate up to two adults and a child in a cot.
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony , Bath Towels, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, Hand Towels, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Mini Bar (Complimentary), Satellite / Cable TV, Shower, Smoke Alarm, Tea / Coffee, Telephone, Television, Wardrobe
All feature floor-to-ceiling panoramic and sliding windows with beautiful views of the gardens. Each has an en-suite bathroom with shower, single vanity and separate toilet, writing desk and easy lounging armchair with reading light. Available as an extra-length soft-top King-bed or Twin-bed configuration. All Standard Rooms are designed to accommodate up to two adults and a child in a cot.
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony , Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, Hand Towels, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Mini Bar (Complimentary), Safe, Satellite / Cable TV, Tea / Coffee, Telephone, Television, Wardrobe
All feature floor-to-ceiling panoramic and sliding windows with beautiful views of the gardens. Each has an en-suite bathroom with shower, single vanity and separate toilet, writing desk, and easy lounging armchair with reading light. Available as an extra-length soft-top King-bed or Twin-bed configuration. The room includes a step-out balcony. All Standard Rooms are designed to accommodate up to two adults and a child in a cot.
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony , Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Mini Bar (Complimentary), Safe, Satellite / Cable TV, Telephone, Television, Wardrobe
Panoramic and sliding windows with views of the gardens. Each has an en-suite bathroom with shower, single vanity and separate toilet. All Standard Family Rooms are designed to accommodate up to 2 adults and 1 child up to the age of 10 years old
Room Facilities
Balcony , Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Mini Bar (Complimentary), Safe, Shower, Telephone, Wardrobe
Rooms offer sliding door with "step-out" balcony and beach view. The bathroom, with shower and separate toilet feature double his and her vanities. All All Luxury Rooms accommodate families of maximum two adults and 1 child up to 10 years.
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony , Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Available), Mini Bar (Complimentary), Satellite / Cable TV, Tea / Coffee, Telephone, Television
Situated in the finest view locations within the Hotel, these suites offer floor-to-ceiling double-sized panoramic and sliding doors with larger balconies and guaranteed sea and beach views. These open-plan lounge and bedroom suites have bathrooms with showers and bathtubs, separate toilets, and feature double his and her vanities. Available as an extra-length soft-top King-bed, writing desks or dining/working tables, couch, and two easy lounging armchairs with reading light. All Junior Suites are designed to accommodate families of a maximum of two adults and two children up to 10 years.
Suites offer a sliding door with "sit-on" balcony and sea view. Open-plan lounge, dining room and separate bedroom. Suites have a bathroom with shower, baths, vanities and separate toilet. Luxury Suites accommodate max 2 adults and 2 children up to 10.
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony , Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Available), Mini Bar (Complimentary), Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Safe, Satellite / Cable TV, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Telephone, Television, Wardrobe
View of Main beach, sliding door lead out on to a terrace. Separate large master bedroom, fireplace, tea & coffee station, TV, walk in dressing room, executive desk and a bathroom with full bath, separate toilet and a double vanity. No kids are allowed in the Presidential Suite.
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony , Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, Fridge/Freezer, Gas Cooker, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Internet Access (Complimentary), Kitchenette, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge, Microwave, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Safe, Satellite / Cable TV, Shower, Smoke Alarm, Table, Tea / Coffee, Telephone, Television, Wardrobe
Property Facilities
Accept Credit Cards, Air conditioner, Baby Sitting, Bar, Business Centre, Children Friendly, Conference Centre, Credit Card Facilities, Disabled Friendly , Guided Tours, Gym on property, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service, Mobile Connectivity, Parking, Restaurant, Room Service, Satellite TV , Secure Parking, Shops, Spa, Vegetarian, Wellness Centre
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony , Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, Fireplace, Fridge, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Lounge, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mini Bar, Pure Cotton Linen, Queen Bed, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Telephone, Television, Twin Bed, Wardrobe
Available Services
24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card Facilities, Disability, Foreign Exchange, Meal on Request, Room Service, Travel Desk
Activities on Site
Beach Drop Off, Bird Watching, Cycling, Massages, Quad Biking, Scenic Flights
Activities Nearby
Adrenaline Activities, Animal Encounters, Beach, Boat Cruises, Boating, Fishing, Fly Fishing, General Sightseeing, Health and Fitness Centre, Historical Tours, Marine Adventures, Museums, Para Sailing, Paragliding, Quad Biking, Sky Diving, Surfing, Tennis Court
Activities & Attractions
Our front Desk, will help Guests plan their activities in Swakopmund ensuring they experience and enjoy all on offer in Swakopmund, Walvis Bay and along this exciting and very unique Southern Atlantic coastline and neighbouring Namib Desert. Their sole objective is making sure that every guest's stay is personalised and filled with interesting, exciting, educational and cultural activities and adventures.
It provides:
* Airline Re-confirmations
* Car & Bicycle Hire
* Transfer Arrangements
* Restaurant Reservations
* Shopping Advice & Information
* Personalised Consultation
A Micro-brewery, Beer garden, Restaurant, Bar, Lounge with open fireplace, sea-facing terrace with two "Boma" fire pits and a fireplace. An a la carte Restaurant menu for Lunch, Dinner and Bar Snacks specializing in Namibian, German and other meat dishes and featuring its own "craft" beer and on site Micro-brewery. An opportunity to experience the actual brewing process.
A Delicatessen Retail Shop and Bistro style Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Bakery and sea-facing terrace. An all-day a la carte Restaurant menu - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Cakes, Pastries, Sandwiches, Brotchen, Teas and Coffees.
Seafood Restaurant and Oyster & Wine Bar with sea-facing terrace specializing in all the Ocean has to offer including Namibian Oysters and Sushi or Sashimi and a vast selection of wines from the cellar served by the glass, carafe or bottle. A special and unique feature is its Show-Kitchin where diners sit at a counter watching the Chefs in action. An a la carte Restaurant menu - Lunch, Dinner and Seafood Bar Snacks.
Located privately just off the Lobby Lounge with open fireplace, Bar and sea-facing terrace serves Cocktails, Drinks, Teas and Coffee with light hot & cold snacks, sandwiches, salads and a variety of cakes and pastries. Open from early morning till night.
Your Stay
1 Night
Bed and Breakfast
Fast Facts
Hotel
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, German
No. Rooms: 125
Special Interests: Adventure, Beach / Coastal, Birding, Cycling, Fishing, Gourmet, Hiking, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Shopping, Sports, Watersports, 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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There are seven en-suite twin bedded tents.
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, External Shower, Fan, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mosquito Netting, Outside Shower, Safe
There is one Paired Tent which comprises of 2 identical rooms at an angle to each other. Each Tent has its own bathroom and entrance, they are however linked by a short curved walkway.
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Fan, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mosquito Netting, Outside Shower, Safe
Property Facilities
Bar, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Library, Pool, Secure Parking, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Dressing Gowns, Fan, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee
Available Services
Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Rhino Tracking, Walks (Guided)
Activities Nearby
Guided afternoon/evening game drives take place on the 30 000-hectare private Ongava Game Reserve. The reserve is famed for its population of rhino as well as lion and other game such as antelope, including endemic black-faced impala, and zebra.
Full- or half-day guided morning game drives in the Etosha National Park, Namibia’s prime savannah wilderness area (with packed lunch on full day). See the massive saltpan as well as the perennial springs that provide the water required by the Park’s high-density big game population.
Offered seasonally and subject to an available walking guide, nature walks through the area take in the abundant array of life, from unusual plants to arid-adapted animals, with a chance of approaching white rhino.
Guests can interface with science and research across the Ongava Game Reserve and part of this experience is an immersion into the world of natural history and science at the new Ongava Visitor Centre. With dozens of in-depth displays that feature information on the geology, animals, plants and ecological functioning of this fascinating region, guests are encouraged to meander through the self-guided exhibition area.
Your Stay
2 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Fast Facts
Camp
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 8
Special Interests: Birding, Flora, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife
