Namibia cradles a wealth of beauty in its arms, with each region vastly contrasting its neighbour. Namibia is famed for its iconic red sand dunes, but the country is home to so much more than just sand dunes and desolate desert scapes. The sand dunes certainly don’t define this enigmatic country, but are certainly a massive drawcard for visitors from around the world.
Sossusvlei is an extensive clay/salt pan in the Namib-Nakluft National Park, a conservation area spanning 50, 000 km2.. This is the region in the Namib desert where the terracotta colour sand dunes hover over the pans below, and the stark contrast delights many a photographer. The dreamy landscape and hazy horizons of Sossusvlei provide a natural hallucination to the eyes. Dune 45 is the most popular and photographed dune in the world, but there are many other attractions within the immediate area. A few attractions include the Sesriem Canyon, Hiddenvlei, Big Daddy, and Deadvlei (clay pan with fossilised trees with sand dunes as the backdrop).
With so many things to do in the Sossusvlei, it’s time to surrender to Sossusvlei. Here are our top 3 lodges within this region of great significance.
&Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
Glass and stone luxury chalets provide an elegant retreat and architectural delight in this remarkable area. There’s an advanced telescope at the lodge in the private observatory area – an incredible way to amplify your star gazing experience. There are windows above the beds, and indoor and outdoor showers that ensure pure immersion in your surrounds. Sossusvlei Desert Lodge ensures you are constantly surrounded by hypnotic landscapes.
10 air-conditioned suites form part of an oasis hugged by intrusive stony outcrops and breathtaking sand dunes. When you’re not enjoying the views from your room there’s a delightful safari shop on site for all your curio shopping. For the more adventurous at heart, the lodge offers hiking and quad biking tours.
This is an indulgent experience in the rugged wilderness !
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Wilderness Safaris Kulala Desert Lodge
This lodge is the closest point of access to the dunes of Sossusvlei, and offers many adventure activities in the immediate area, as well as astounding views of the astonishing sand dunes. Explore the vast region in a hot air balloon, while out on a nature drive or on foot. When not exploring this vast wilderness, you can choose to relax in this family-friendly lodge comprising 23 thatched and canvas units. Each tented unit has its own private balcony, en suite bathroom and a deck that provides the ideal location for sleep-outs and stargazing.
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Wolwedans Boulders Camp
This is a remote and exclusive camp surrounded by both gigantic granite intrusions and soft sand from the neighbouring dunes. There are only 8 guests allowed at camp, which ensures a private safari experience with plenty of personal touches. Walking safaris, guided drives with an experience ranger, hot air ballooning and even scenic flights are just a few of the activities to enjoy while on safari at Wolwedans. Wildlife on site includes a wealth of plains game, bat-eared fox, spotted hyena, and the rocky areas are home to klipspringer, baboon and the rare leopard species.
Wolwedans is one of the most isolated camps in the area and offers views of such a dramatic landscape.
