NAMIB-NAUKLUFT PARK - Far & Wild Safaris

Namibia’s most versatile conservation area and major attraction. A vast wilderness of almost 50,000 km2. It contains the key features of Sossusvlei, Sesriem, the Welwithschia Trail, Sandwich harbour, The Naukluft Mountains and Kuiseb Canyon.

SOSSUSVLEI known for its monumentally high dunes – one of the largest measured from the base to be 325m high.

NAUKLUFT mountains, where you will find Hartman’s Zebra, as well as massive and varied rock formations, a geologist's paradise.

SANDWICH HARBOUR, the reed fringed lagoon, situated 48km south of Walvis Bay, at the foot of towering ivory coloured sand dunes. A place of legends and mystique.

NAMIB and KUISEB section are characteristic of the desert plains.
Leopard and African wildcat and mountain Zebra and klipspringer in the canyons, and on the plains, Gemsbok, larger and smaller predators.

OUR CAMPS IN SOSSUSVLEI

SOSSUSVLEI LODGES

LITTLE KULALA LODGE SOSSUSVLEI
Lodge is in a prime location on the western side of the Kulala Wilderness reserve. It offers magnificent dunescenery to the west and the rugged Namib mountain escarpment to the north and east with grassy plains and 'fairy circles' in between. The camp has eight thatched chalets on elevated decks, each unit with own private bathroom and wrap-around verandah with a small plunge pool.
Guests can sleep out and star gaze on flat rooftop above the bathroom
Of the chalet. The main area has a lounge, dining room, bar, curio shop and swimming pool. Activities are varied, including morning guided drives to the dunes, nature drives and walk on the private reserve, day trips to the Namib-Naukluft mountains. An additional activitiy may be booked at extra cost - hot air ballooning.

KULALA DESERT LODGE SOSSUSVLEI
Located in 46 000 acres of private reserve, the lodge lies at the heart of the Namib with magnificent dune views. Accommodation is offered in twelve thatched and canvas chalets, each with private en suite bathroom and shower. Each room is built on a wooden platform allowing maximum air flow and mattresses can be placed on private stargazing platforms on top of each room, for sleeping under the stars.
The main lodge has a lounge, bar, dining area and plunge pool.
Activities offered are nature drives, night drives, birding, guided walks, and at additional cost, hot air ballooning can be arranged.

KULALA TENTED CAMP SOSSUSVLEI
Also located on the private 46 000 acre private reserve, near Sossusvlei. Built at the foot of a mountain, this camp is ideal for guests on a self drive safari. The camp has six elevated meru style tents with en suite bathrooms and linked to the main diningroom, bar and swimming pool by pathways. A fully stocked bar is available and traditional three-course meals are served at dinner. Game is sparse, but fascinating and sightings of Springbok, Gemsbok, Ostrich, Bat-eared Fox and Aardwolf is exciting in the rugged conditions.
Activities include excursions to Sossusvlei, early morning ballooning (at additional cost) guided walks, nature drives both day and at night. Lodge also has a swimming pool and offers guided walks.

SOSSUSVLEI WILDERNESS CAMP
Located on the 46 000 acre private nature reserve with spectacular desert scenery. Camp is built near the top of a mountain out of brick, rock, timber and thatch. There are nine guest rooms, each with private plunge pool and en-suite bathroom. The main living area is under thatch with an outdoor deck for dinner under the stars. Guests activities are nature drives, night drives, birding, guided walks and at additional cost, hot air ballooning over the Namib desert can be arranged.

NAMIBRAND LODGES

SOSSUSVLEI MOUNTAIN LODGE
Located at the northern edge of the NamibRand nature reserve, in the foothills of the Nubib Mountains. NamibRand is a vast reserve spanning over 200 000 ha of pristine desert. It is the world's oldest desert and also known as "the living desert" due to its intriguing array of desert - adapter fauna and flora. Mountain lodge offers a highly sophisticated desert experience. Accommodation consist of only ten stone and glass villas, scattered along the edge of the mountains, overlooking the dunes - each offering absolute privacy, with an expansive star-gazing skylight over each bed..
The lodge features a sophisticated observatory, where field guides share their knowledge with guests. Activities are game and nature drives. Early morning hot air ballooning and scenic flights over the desert can be arranged at additional cost.

THE WOLWEDANS CAMPS \ NAMIB RAND

WOLWEDANS DUNES LODGE
Dunes lodge aims at providing a unique experience close to nature without compromising comfort and style. The entire lodge in constructed on wooden platforms and overlooks panoramic vistas, capturing the desert in a memorable way. The building style is a combination of wooden poles and large canvas blinds\windows that open up to the desert beyond. Each of the eight spacious en suite chalets , as well as the four-bedded family chalet lead onto a private verandah and stretches of untouched sand. The main complex - also built on stilts, consist of bar and lounge, sundowner deck with fireplace and dining room. A special attraction is the very spacious and exclusive mountain view suite.

WOLWEDANS DUNE CAMP
Located on the very edge of a 250-metre high dune, this camp overlooks the prominent Losberg Mountain towards the east.
A five minute walk to the west, the Chateau viewpoint- one of the reserves most enchanting panoramas- is reached. Camps accommodate a maximum of twelve guests in comfortable tents, pitched on wooden platforms, furnished with standard bedside tables and suitcase rack. Each tent has a spacious verandah and private bathroom with shower, basin and toilet. The lounge dining area and open-plan kitchen allows guests to chat to their chef whilst meals are being prepared. A sundowner deck with fireplace allows brilliant stargazing. Camp suitable for more adventurous travellers.

WOLWEDANS PRIVATE CAMP
Located in the quiet seclusion of a valley, this splendid suite, catering for four guests only is the perfect getaway for honeymooners or individuals seeking uncompromising privacy and solitude.
Emphasis is on relaxation, browsing through the library, taking walks in the plains and enjoying private meals. It is recommended to stay for a night at the lodge, prior to transferring to private camp for total seclusion. The suite comprises of two spacious bedrooms with en suite bathroom, verandah and reception area, consisting of a lounge, dining area and kitchen.

ACTIVITIES AT WOLWEDANS COLLECTION
These are many and varied. Accompanied by experienced guides visitors are introduced to many facets of the NamibRand Nature Reserve's desert habitat - it's diverse fauna and flora- on foot, by vehicle, or from hot-air balloon. Scenic drives are by open land rovers and walks are accompanied with resident field guides. Also offered are picnics in the wild, sundowners on the dunes and dinners by candlelight. The hot-air balloon excursions are from Camp Mwisho, located about 30km north of Wolwedans.