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For further Southern African travel requests please visit: SafariNow.com
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The NamibRand Nature Reserve is privately owned and extends over 180 000 hectares/445 000 acres of breathtaking desert wilderness, Only guests have the privilege of exploring this area of the Namib Desert on scenic drives and guided walks, Excursions to Sossusvlei (the world’s highest dunes), Oryx, springbok, aardwolf, ostrich, hyena, bat-eared fox, Cape fox and the endemic Hartmann's mountain zebra are plentiful as they thrive in this environment, Stargazing with highly sophisticated telescope, An expansive star-gazing window over the bed, Guided four- wheel motorbike (All Terrain Vehicle) excursions in the dunes, Desert dining (not in winter months), Early morning hot air ballooning over the desert is available as an optional extra, Scenic flights can be arranged by special request and at additional cost.
Ten spacious stone and glass desert villas are located at the foot of a mountain overlooking an expansive Namib grass plain that leads into a sea of red sand dunes. Each air-conditioned suite is decorated to complement the majestic hues of the oldest living desert in the world. Boasting a private verandah, split level sitting area with fireplace, star-viewing window above the bed, en suite glass-encased bathroom with shower and an outdoor shower. The suites are equipped with personal bar, CD system and a spotting telescope.
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- 10 Desert Villas, all convertible to Double
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- Air-conditioning, indoor- and outdoor shower, safe, personal bar, telephone, hairdryer
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- The lodge had quite hideaways, viewing decks, a cocktail bar, fire place, airy dining room
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- Well stocked Wine Cellar, main sitting room and terrace
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- Mezzanine library with books and CDs, Gift Shop
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- Scenic drives on the NamibRand Nature Reserve
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- Excursions to Sossusvlei and Sesriem
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- Guided nature walks and marked hiking trails
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- Guided 4-wheel motorbike excursions into the dunes
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- Stargazing from the sophisticated observatory
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- Hot Air Ballooning and Scenic flights (additional cost)
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- Relax at the swimming pool
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In the northern section of the pristine NamibRand Nature Reserve (180 000 hectares/445 000 acres) on the eastern boundary of the Namib Naukluft National Park, near Sossusvlei in Namibia. As this is a privately owned reserve, access is exclusive to guests. By scheduled daily charter flight to Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge's private airstrip or by two-wheel drive vehicle on good gravel roads (Swakopmund – 380km/236 miles, Windhoek – 360km/224 miles). The lodge collects guests from and returns them to the airstrip, which is six minutes from the lodge.
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Airstrip: Private gravel airstrip. Co-ordinates are 24°48'17" S and 15°53'49" E
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