With an inverse proportion of size to luxury, Little Kulala is the flagship lodge of the private Kulala Wilderness Reserve near Sossusvlei.

Built for the heat, the 11 suites are on raised decks and have deep thatch, canvas sides and floor to ceiling glass windows to showcase the desert views and open ended landscape.

Every fine detail has been thought out. Elaborate. Elegant. Exclusive. The comforts of air conditioning, a private plunge pool and outside sala area. En suite bathrooms with private outdoor shower. The verandahs have a generous thatch covering at the back, a flat roof for a romantic night under, quite possibly, the most magnificent canopy of stars you'll ever see.

The neutral, light earthen colours bring a sense of a cool and crisp relief to the heat of the arid desert. A mix of textures to delight, in authentic representation of surrounding nature.

The rustic-looking main lodge is also on a raised deck and has a thick covering of thatch with gnarled trees for beams and open sides looking out over the waterhole and desert beyond. The living area comprises a shaded swimming pool, bar, wine cellar, curio shop, library, lounge and indoor and outdoor dining areas.