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Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge

Kulala Desert Lodge is situated in the 37 000 hectare Kulala Wilderness Reserve bordering the Namib Naukluft Park, there is an abundance of space and silence to be found here and the opportunity to visit the breathtaking Sossusvlei dunes at sunrise.

Sossusvlei, Namibia

Highlights

Family rooms
Each cottage has a flat roof where bed rolls can be laid out for a night under the stars
Explore the area by quad bike
Hot air ballooning is a spectacular way to have a birds eye view of the dunes

Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge’s location at the foot of the majestic Sossusvlei dunes allows for stunning views in every direction, while its private entrance to the Namib Naukluft National Park makes it the closest location to Sossusvlei. The camp is ideal for self-drives and groups. Twenty-one thatched and canvas tents (including two family units), each built on raised wooden platforms make for airy, comfortable accommodation, with a rooftop area for sleep-outs under the stars. Afternoons around the pool provide relief from the heat, while the wraparound deck at the main area overlooks a waterhole, and private tours of the dunes provide the ultimate Sossusvlei experience. INSIDER'S TIP: Try your hand at desert photography – whether capturing the red colour of the dunes in the early morning light or the otherworldly tree skeletons standing starkly across the floor of Dead Vlei.

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Top tip:

Running down the dunes is so much fun and definitely worth the long hard climb up!

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Location

Sossusvlei, Namibia

Kulala Desert Lodge boasts magnificent views of the famous sand dunes of Sossusvlei, breathtaking mountain scenery and vast open plains. Set in the 37 000-hectare Kulala Wilderness Reserve bordering the Namib Naukluft Park, there is an abundance of space and silence to be found here.

Kulala Desert Lodge is approximately a 1-hour flight from Windhoek. The airstrip is located approximately 30 minutes drive from the camp. For self drive, it's approx 5 hours from Windhoek (350 Km).

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