Sossusvlei Desert Lodge

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Sossusvlei Desert Lodge

Updated on the 25th of April 2024.

Overview

This desert landscape is home to many mammal species, both large and small, and boasts fascinating plant life. Some species of flora which occur here are found nowhere else.

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From: POA

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Highlights & What to Expect

The lodge features a state-of-the-art Celestron Telescope for gazing at the stars and constellations that are splendidly displayed in the night skies in southern Namibia. .
No other lodge in the area offers the exclusive star dune experience.
Scenic flights over the world's oldest living desert can be booked at the lodge. These flights include both helicopters and hot-air balloons.
Local naturalists lead informative nature drives and walks, highlighting the features of the terrain and its geology and providing insight into the hardy fauna and flora found in the area.
Visit the Sossusvlei, Deadvlei, and Sesriem Canyon, the region's most popular attractions.
Savor the wide open spaces, reconnect with nature, and allow the tranquility to capture your soul.

Location & Setting

The lodge is at the foot of a hill within the &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Reserve. An ocean of red dunes, gravel plains, and rocky outcrops dominates the surrounding terrain. The lodge is four hundred kilometers from Windhoek and slightly less from Swakopmund. It is easily accessible by light charter flights to a private local airstrip.

Rooms

Accommodation is provided in ten spacious stone and glass desert villas with incredible views of plain and red dunes in the distance. The lodge also has a two-bedroomed star dune suite, ideal for families. Experience the glorious starlit sky in the comfort of your bed by gazing through the star-viewing skylight. Each glass-encased en suite bathroom has an indoor and outdoor shower. The units also have private verandas and a split-level lounge area with a fireplace.

Facilities

With the same stone and glass theme as the villas, the main lodge area is split into two levels. It offers quiet hideaways, viewing decks, a bar, and a dining room with a well-stocked wine cellar. The lounge area leads onto a veranda and a library equipped with books and CDs that provide interesting information about the area. An observatory is provided, where guests can spend hours exploring the night sky. A pool and safari shop are also situated in the main complex.