
Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge
Set in the magnificent Kalahari Desert, Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge is an excellent gateway to this fascinating area. Embark on one of the lodge's two day treks to really get to grips with the Kalahari experience, climbing dunes and traversing valleys, or enjoy phenomenal game drives, toasting the sunset with delicious sundowners. The lodge is home to a few habituated meerkats, who are very pretty and, if you have the chance to meet them, quickly become the highlight of a stay.
The lodge boasts 12 superb canvas and thatch guest houses, all of which feature an arresting style that invites the surrounding desert inside, with interiors channeling both colour and texture. Raised above the ground on stilts, the guest houses are spaced well apart for extra privacy and feature stone tiled bathrooms and teak wood flooring.
Paved walkways and a long wooden walkway connect the guest houses to the main lodge area and are well lit if returning to a room at night. The main area is built under traditional thatch and offers a bar, terrace area to admire the sunset, a swimming pool overlooking a watering hole, free wireless and a restaurant. The main building is curiously situated over a dry lake or Vlei and is an excellent place to relax after a hard day spent exploring.
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Adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most.
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Big 5 Safari
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4WD Safari
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Hot Air Balloon Flights
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Horse Riding
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Desert Tours
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Cycle Tour
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Guided Walk
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We routinely go the extra mile to ensure that we not only plan the perfect itinerary but ensure that you're in good hands at every stage of your journey. That's why we are especially proud to maintain an overall client satisfaction rating of 98%.

Honeymoon to Namibia
This trip exceeded every expectation we had. Everything was perfectly organized for us from the lodges to the small aircraft and transfers, and the activities were also perfectly planned out without feeling like we were on a strict schedule.
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