NAMIB-NAUKLUFT
PARK (Incorporates SOSSUSVLEI)
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.
