Kulala Desert Lodge

Check-In and Check-Out Times

Rooms may be occupied from 12 midday on the day of arrival. If possible, aim to arrive at the lodge around this time, so you can check into your room and relax before your first afternoon game drive, but if you don't think you can arrive by this time, you should aim to arrive by 3 pm at the very latest, or else you may miss the afternoon drive.

Rooms must please be vacated by 10 am on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

Published Rates Include

FI Basis: All meals, drinks on game drives, local drinks (including house wine, soft drinks and juice, mineral water, local beers and some spirits) and activities are included.
DBB Basis: Breakfast and dinner are included. Game drives can be arranged at an additional cost - rates on request.

Children Policy

Children of any age are welcome. Rates available on request.

Other Useful Information

As malaria is endemic to the area, it is essential to ensure that anti-malarial precautions be taken. Please consult your doctor prior to travel.

Game viewing: A water hole in front of the main building gives the opportunity to see Oryx, Springbok, Bat Eared Fox, Aardwolf, Ostrich and Jackals. Some Spotted Hyenas can be heard at night.

Activities will be at an additional cost if guests are not booked on the Fully Inclusive rate.
Nature drives into the desert in 3 x 10 seater and 1 x 6 seater 4 x 4 vehicles
Walking Trails
Visits to Bushman painting sites
Visit to Sossusvlei and Sesriem
Balloon safaris (additional cost, even if guests are on Fully Inclusive rate. Closed 15 January to 15 February)
Horse riding safari (on request and at an additional cost)
The Scenic sundowner tour is one of the best scenic safaris in the Namib. This exclusive tour is ended with a Champagne sundowner.
Private vehicles can be booked at an additional cost, subject to availability.

We would like to recommend a few items that we suggest you take along:

Cotton clothing in neutral colours is recommended and keep whites to a minimum, as white attracts certain bugs at night. Shorts are ideal for walks and the warm midday periods.

Comfortable walking shoes, track shoes or boots are advisable if you want to go on a bush walk - otherwise sandals are ideal to wear at meals and within the lodge area.

Sun block / sun hat / sunglasses / lip balm are a good idea when out on game drives in the sun. Insect repellent ? Peaceful Sleep is a recommended brand which can be purchased in South Africa.

Cameras, binoculars and your favourite film - the lodge does sell all types of film so if you run out, it?s not serious, but prices may be high. Video camera and a spare battery (batteries can be recharged in your room or at Reception).

It is customary to tip your guide and tracker when you leave, and also leave something for the housekeeping staff, especially if they have done an exceptional job of looking after you. What you leave is totally at your own discretion, but the Lodge Manager will generally give you a guideline if you ask him / her.

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