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Unavailable Facilities
- There are no telephones in rooms at the
Lodge. Telephonic and data communication is via a satellite link.
- There is no mobile phone coverage in
the Sesriem/Sossusvlei area.
- There are no television receivers at
the Lodge.
- There is no commercial radio reception
in the area.
- In line with the Lodge's strict
eco-friendly policy, there are no airconditioning units in the rooms.
Rooms are however equipped with rotary fans.
- In order to avoid undue water wastage,
no rooms are eqipped with baths - only showers
Shop And Petrol Station
A small general dealer type shop with basic necessities is to
be found at the adjacent Sesriem Camp (at the gate to the Namib-Naukluft
Park) as well as a petrol station.
Restaurant The restaurant
is open for breakfast (English or Continental), for light meals and dinner.
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Each of Sossusvlei Lodge's 45
en-suite rooms have the same standard layout.
Swimming Pool
A chlorinated fresh water swimming pool available for use by
guests 24 hours a day. Pool towels are available on request from Reception
(guests are requested not to use room towels at the pool
The Bar is open from 08h00 until late for soft-drinks and
alcoholic beverages. A wide variety of mineral waters and cocktails are
stocked to quench a 'desert thirst', as well as an extensive range of
Southern Africa's finest wines. Well known Namibian and German beers and
schnapps are also stocked. The service area includes the bar itself and area
around the adjacent swimming pool Curio Shop
The Curio or Souvenir shop is located at the base of the
observation tower adjacent to Reception and is open from 08h00 till 17h00
daily. The shop stocks informative books about the area, peoples & animals,
postcards, African art jewelry (including Bushmen signs & paw prints),
Sossusvlei Lodge clothing & caps, films, camera
batteries, sunglasses, sunscreen amongst other interesting items. Items
purchased may be charged to the guest's room account or may be paid for in
cash or by credit card (Diners Club, American Express, Mastercard and Visa
accepted).
Courtesy Beverage Bar
Warm beverages and cold water are available at no cost to
Lodge guests in the Reception area 24 hours a day. A wide range of teas,
coffee, freshly brewed filter coffee and sweeteners are to be found here
Guest Telephone Facility
Guests may make telephone calls from the Reception area.
Place your call with the Reception Clerk and, once contact has been
established, it will be put through to an accessible telephone for your
convenience. Calls are timed and payment may be made in cash or charged to
the guest's room account.
Laundry Facilities
Guests may hand in items of clothing for washing and ironing
at the Lodge. A plastic laundry bag is to be found in the wardrobe of the
room as well as a Laundry Slip that the guest is required to complete and
submit along with the items
Personal Safes
Each room has an electronic safe located in the wardrobe for
safekeeping of any valuable personal possessions. Full instructions are
provided.
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