Kulala Desert Lodge

Situated in 46,000 hectares of private reserve with its own entrance into the Namib-Naukluft Park, Kulala Desert Lodge lies in the heart of the Namib, and offers magnificent views of the famous red sand dunes of Sossusvlei.

The main lodge's lounge and bar area has an extremely relaxed feel, and the dining area and wooden veranda both overlook a small waterhole where springbok, black backed jackals and the occasional spotted hyena visit to drink. The Lodge also has a small pool and a curio shop.

The early morning guided game drives to the spectacular dunes for sunrise are one of the highlights of staying at the Kulala Desert Lodge. Guests can also participate in other guided nature drives on the private reserve, both during the day and at night with a spotlight, to enjoy the Namib scenery and the desert-adapted wildlife and flora.

Or for something completely unique, guests can enjoy a camel ride across the dunes. 3 rides are currently offered - a very brief 10 minute ‘hop on / hop off’ ride; a short Photo Dune Ride and a longer Sundowner Ride. On the Sundowner Ride, guests ride out to a designated spot, where a table with drinks and snacks have been set up, and after sunset the riders decide whether to go back to the camp on the camels or by vehicle.

The 15 rooms are built on a separate wooden platform, and each has its own private veranda overlooking the dunes.

Mattresses and duvets (or 'star beds' as they have become known as) can be placed on the private star-gazing platform which are on top of each room for sleeping under the stars.