Kulala Desert Lodge

CEDARBERG RATING

Premier

PRICING FROM

₤ 239 (Pps)

Overview
  • Comfortable lodge in Kulala private game reserve
  • Sunrise visit to Sossusvlei dunes is a highlight
  • Closest of the four camps to the private Sossusvlei entrance
  • Choice of meal basis for greater flexibility

Kulala Desert Lodge is a lovely lodge of 23 thatch and canvas ‘kulalas’ (rooms), with a unique private entrance to the Namib Naukluft Park, making it the closest lodge to the majestic red dunes of Sossusvlei dunes. The 27,000ha Kulala Game Reserve is one vast mass of haunting wilderness with vast open plains, dunes and rocky outcrops. On the edge of the oldest desert in the world, game is sparse but the fascinating thing is that anything can survive here at all! Yet they can - with springbok, gemsbok, ostrich, bat-eared fox, black-backed jackal and aardwolf all seen on a regular basis.

The design and decor at Kulala Desert Lodge are both imaginative and sensitive to the fragile ecosystem of the area. Eco-friendly adobe walls give a Moroccan ambience to the lodge and provide a cool refuge from the Namibian heat. Enjoy delicious cuisine, served al fresco on the wraparound veranda overlooking the waterhole and dry riverbed where the wildlife comes to drink. Or cool off in the pool and relax in the sun or shade of the pool terrace.

Accommodation

Each of the en suite 'kulalas' has cool clay walls and thick thatch to keep the cool air in and the warm air out. Outside there's a private veranda for viewing the stunning Namib sunsets. Each is built on a wooden platform to catch the cooling breezes and above is a delightful flat rooftop sleeping area where you can sleep out under the stars of the desert sky if you wish. Recommended!

Kulala Desert Lodge is 30km south of Sesriem but their unique private entrance to the Park is the closest to Sossusvlei and is used for their 4x4 guided dune excursions. (Note that this gate can only be used for their excursions and not by their self-drive guests.) This ensures that you get the best light for those inevitable, and irresistible, photographs of the dunes at sunrise. Later you enjoy wonderful desert breakfasts under shady acacia trees surrounded by the towering dunes.

Kulala Desert Lodge can be booked on a Fully Inclusive basis or DBB basis where all activities are booked as extras. The Fully Inclusive package includes the Sossusvlei excursion, visit to Sesriem canyon, guided electric ''fat bikes'' excursions, afternoon nature walks and afternoon sundowner drives to view the desert's fascinating flora and fauna. Hot air ballooning is also on offer as an optional extra.

Kulala Desert Lodge is a child-friendly camp with two family tents, consisting of two tents sharing a common deck, each with own en-suite bathroom.

At A Glance

  • Swimming pool
  • Rural location
  • Beautiful Landscapes
  • Star gazing
  • Walking Trail

Kulala Desert Lodge on the map

Rooms

Standard Tent(s)

The camp comprises nineteen elegant and comfortable brick and canvas tents under thatch, with twin accommodation and en-suite facilities. Each has been built on a raised wooden platform to maximise the expansive views. Gravel pathways link the tents to the convivial main area. A snug and comfortable private rooftop area for sleep-outs under the stars completes each room, and makes for an unforgettable experience.

Family Unit(s)

Two spacious family units each have two bedrooms with two three-quarter beds per bedroom, and own en-suite facilities. Separate entrances lead to each family unit, while a shared outdoor deck connects both units.

My family holiday to Namibia

My 12 day trip to Namibia in January was an unbelievable experience for all my family. We drove all the way through the country from the south (Fish River Canyon) to the north (Etosha National Park) with my two boys in our double cab 4x4.

Sonja Brand
Africa Travel Specialist