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Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge - Namib Desert, Namibia
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- Namib – the world’s oldest desert
- Highest sand dunes
- Desert-adapted wildlife like rare oryx antelope
- Fascinating NamibRand Nature Reserve
- Exclusive traversing rights over 13 000 hectares (32 123 acres)
- Thrilling desert activities include quadbiking
- Malaria-free wilderness
- Private Observatory
- Stargazing with professional astronomers
Experience the haunting beauty of the Namib Desert at Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge, situated in the foothills of the private NamibRand Nature Reserve in Namibia. |
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Thanks to conservation efforts, the NamibRand spans 180 000 hectares (445 000 acres) of pristine desert wilderness, and is the largest private nature reserve in Southern Africa.
The Namib – known as ‘The Living Desert’ – is a world of vast space, endless horizons, dramatic desertscapes and jagged mountain heights. Led by Sossusvlei’s expert rangers and naturalists, explore the desert by quadbikes (all-terrain four-wheeled motorcycles), open 4x4 vehicles – even by hot-air balloon. Excursions to the famous Sossusvlei sand dunes, the highest in the world, and Sesriem Canyon will add to this unforgettable desert-safari experience.
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Sophistication in the Namib Desert: This extraordinary safari lodge is renowned for its luxurious and private accommodation set at the foot of a mountain overlooking the stark, yet beautiful Namib Desert.
- 10 spacious, air-conditioned desert villas
- Glass-encased en suite bathrooms
- Indoor and outdoor showers
- Star-viewing skylights
- Sparkling swimming pool
- Elegant sitting and dining areas
- Viewing decks with panoramic desert views
Designed to capture the splendour and solitude of the desert, each stone and glass desert villa is set along the curve of the escarpment, affording absolute privacy. Each villa features a shaded private veranda, split-level bedroom and living room with fireplace, fully-stocked personal bar, compact spotting scope and a service-intercom to the main lodge.
A fine selection of wines from our walk-in wine cellar complements delicious Pan-African cuisine, which is served in the glass-fronted dining room. The split-level main lodge features a fire-lit bar, comfortable sitting room, mezzanine library with CD and book collection, swimming pool, wraparound verandas and African gift shop. The pool is fed by water from an underground spring. At sunset, animals are drawn to a nearby waterhole, providing added enjoyment to a sundowner drink. Sossusvlei is renowned for its exciting bush breakfasts and dinners in dramatic desert locations. |
Unique desert safaris: Sossusvlei offers a range of exhilarating activities including scenic game drives in open 4x4 vehicles in the NamibRand Nature Reserve, quadbiking through the desert, exploring beautiful surrounds by guided and marked walking trails, stargazing and picnic excursions to the famous Sossusvlei sand dunes – the highest in the world – and Sesriem Canyon. Scenic flights and hot air balloon trips are available at an additional cost
NamibRand Nature Reserve
Located some 60 km's south of Sossusvlei, NamibRand is synonymous with some of Africa's most breathtaking locations. The special attraction of this private reserve is the diversity of desert landscapes in one cohesive area. A quote by well-respected travel writer Amy Schoemann says it all:
"Imagine the flamboyant magnificence of the Sossusvlei dunes, the mystique and subtle beauty of the Skeleton Coast and the legendary red sands of the Kalahari synthesised into one multifaceted desert reserve and you have NamibRand, a privately owned conservation area of over 180.000 hectares. Add to it inselbergs that look like beehives dripping with chocolate sauce, vast fields of mysterious fairy circles, an intriguing history and a species-rich flora and fauna (including Namibia's only true endemic, the Dune Lark) and you might have an inkling of what makes this reserve so unusual. "*
Virtually all facets of the Namib are represented here, creating a living tapestry of colours and shapes that make it a visual utopia for artists and photographers. Game species found in the reserve include Gemsbok, Mountain and Plains Zebra, Springbok, Red Hartebeest, Bat-eared Fox, Spotted Hyena, Cape Fox and African Wildcats. The more rocky areas are inhabited by Kudu, Klipspringer, Baboon and Leopard, while the dunes harbour a rich and diverse micro-fauna. Over a hundred species of birds have been recorded.
The main objective of NamibRand Nature Reserve is the conservation of this beautiful land on a self-sustainable basis. Conservation comes first and hence, right from the outset, the number of guests this wilderness paradise can and should accommodate has been restricted. Despite the tremendous potential for ongoing tourist developments, it was decided that every bed, in theory, must be surrounded by 1500 hectares of wilderness - now and forever. Lodges and Camps are limited to 20 beds in one location and strict self-imposed rules govern the park. NamibRand is a sanctuary free of tour buses and self-driving 4x4 rowdies who too often leave their mark on the wild. This defines its exclusivity and makes it the pristine destination it is today.
Inviting (true) nature lovers to share in this dream contributes to the aims of NamibRand, as every visitor pays a fixed daily fee, which is directly channeled into the conservation of NamibRand Nature Reserve.
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