The Lodge is closest to
the iconic red dunes of the Sossusvlei. The
camp comprises 15 thatched and canvas
"kulalas" ("to sleep" in Oshiwambo) with
en-suite bathrooms and verandas. Each room
is built on a wooden platform to catch the
cooling breezes and has a deck on the flat
rooftop where bedrolls are placed for guests
to sleep under the myriad stars that
Namibia's clear skies portray.
The main area, with décor
inspired by northern Africa, has a lounge,
pub, dining area, plunge pool, and
wrap-around veranda overlooking the
waterhole - a perfect location to view and
photograph the desert vista. The overall
setting is a true delight to the senses,
bringing together the rhythm of Namibia,
wholesome meals and intimacy. A waterhole in
front of camp attracts a number of local
wildlife (such as gemsbok, springbok,
ostrich and jackal) and provides a perfect
location to view and photograph the desert
scenery.
Early morning guided
nature drives to the spectacular dunes of
Sossusvlei are through a private gate on the
Tsauchab River. World-famous Sossusvlei is
an enormous clay pan, flanked by the famous
red sand dunes that stand out starkly
against the blue sky. These dunes have
developed over millions of years, the wind
continuously transforming the contours of
this red sand sea. The 'vlei' itself only
fills after rare heavy rainfall when, in a
complete turn-around, it becomes a
spectacular turquoise lake.
Sossusvlei is situated
within the Namib Desert, the oldest desert
in the world, which itself is part of the
Namib Naukluft National Park that stretches
400km south of Walvis Bay and is sandwiched
between the west coast and the escarpment
that runs parallel more than 100km inland.
Its huge red dunes and flat valley floors
make up the archetypical view of the Namib
that is world famous.
