Kulala Desert Lodge, Nambia


Kulala Desert Lodge is situated within the arid Namib Desert on the 37 000ha private Kulala Wilderness Reserve, and 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 unit 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

Location

Kulala Desert Lodge is approximately a 1hour flight from Windhoek or Swakopmund. The airstrip is located approximately 30 minutes drive from the camp. Self drive ± 5 hours from/to Windhoek (350 Km) and ± 6 hours from/to Swakopmund (380 Km)

Highlights

  • Walking trails, including the Tsauchab River Trail
  • Visit to Sossusvlei and Sesriem
  • Balloon safaris (additional cost, closed 15 January to 15 February)
  • Horse riding safari (on request and at an additional cost)
  • The scenic sundowner tour, one of the best scenic safaris in the Namib

Facilities

  • Reception
  • Lounge
  • Bar
  • Dining room
  • Veranda
  • Central swimming pool and star gazing deck

Activities

Excursions to the incredible dunes of Sossusvlei, early morning ballooning, guided walks and scenic nature drives, visits to Sossusvlei and Sesriem, horse riding safaris and scenic sundowner excursions.

Meal Basis

Fully inclusive accommodation including all meals, drinks (excluding premium brand drinks) and activities

Child Policy

Children over the age of 6 years are welcome. Private activities need to be booked for families with children

Accommodation

Kulala Desert Lodge has 15 thatched and canvas "kulalas" with en-suite bathrooms and verandas.

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Honeymoon to Namibia and South Africa during December 2011

Staff were brilliant & helpful and absolutely amazing setting

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Customer Review

Holiday to Namibia during March 2012

Namibia Review

First of all the people! They are so proud of their country and regaled us with its history and told us all about its enormous quantities of natural resources. We learned so much and would love to return and see more of it. The landscape of the country is unlike anything I've ever seen before -- so...

Rated... 5stars

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Ann and Deryck Braun

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Namibia Factfile

Timezone:
EAT (UTC+2)
Language:
English, local languages
Currency:
Namibian Dollar
Best time:
Year round destination
Flights:
10 hours from Europe
Visas:
Not needed for many Europeans, call for info