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Sossusvlei Desert Camp

Sossusvlei Namibia

The Desert Camp is situated only four kilometres away from the main lodge at the entrance gate to Sossusvlei (Namib Naukluft Park) and is also ideal for tour groups and those wanting to self cater (meals are served at the Sossusvlei Lodge). Desert Camp nestles under centuries old camel thorn trees and has an unsurpassed 360 degrees view over the desert landscape and surrounding mountains.

Accommodation consists of twenty luxury safari tents with double roofing, high standard en-suite bathroom, twin beds and granite tiled floors. Tasteful interior decorating reflects the special hues of the Namib desert. Each accommodation unit is fully equipped with a compact lock up kitchen compartment, featuring a two plate stove, refrigerator/freezer, wash-up facility and all kitchen utensils. An own barbecue facility and shaded vehicle parking is provided at each unit.

For groups traveling together, a cosy self-catering communal boma with dining and wash up facilities is provided and can be booked with reservations. A fully stocked and serviced bar is available at the boma as well as a sparkling swimming pool.

Activities

• Walking - It is perfectly safe to walk freely on the Sossusvlei Lodge premises, provided that contact with wild animals, snakes, scorpions and other reptiles is avoided.
  
• Waterhole - Antelope, scavengers and other mammals frequently visit the waterhole. Please do not disturb the animals and, for your own safety, do not go closer than one hundred meters from the waterhole.
  
• Sossusvlei Excursions - An early start from the Lodge to enter the Namib-Naukluft Park at sunrise, while the temperature is still mild and when the dune contrasts are at their best. You will travel in one of our all-terrain URI Gameviewer vehicles, custom-built in Namibia for the Lodge, with your own specially trained guide who will share all his knowledge of the area, the animals, the plant life and much more with you. Regular stops are made on the ±60 kilometre drive down to the Vlei to gain information or take in the vistas. At Dune 45, the more energetic have the opportunity to climb to the upper ridge of the world's most photographed dune. Further along, a gradual 2,6 kilometre round-trip walk up to Dead Vlei is a must for the healthy visitors. Spend time in Sossusvlei before returning to the Lodge approximately 5½ hours later in time for luncheon. Refreshments are provided on the trip.
• Nature Drives - Guided nature drives in our comfortable all-terrain URI Gameviewer vehicles on the 44 000 hectare expanse that make up our private reserve. You will experience a relaxing drive through pristine nature where Oryx and springbok wander freely on the property. Spectacular photographs present themselves at every turn during this excursion of approximately 4½ hours. Refreshments are provided.
  
• Sundowners - Depart from Sossusvlei Lodge in the late afternoon on a leisurely drive out onto the Lodge's private reserve. Watch the shadows lengthen as your guide takes you out to a panoramic location where sundowner drinks will be served as you relax and watch the spectacular sunset.
• Hot Air Ballooning over the Namib Desert
• Eco-Quad Biking - A wondeful and different way to view the local surrounds. Exhilirating yet eco-friendly, the fixed quad biking trials have been meticulously laid out on the Lodge's private reserve so as not to interfere with the indigenous plant and animal life. Visitors follow the guide and may not deviate off the trails.
  The Quad Bike Breakfast Run is for the person who wants to experience something different and is specifically geared towards those who still want to travel on to their next destination the same day. Currently, the sun rises at ±06H00, therefore this trip starts at 05H45. It follows the shortest route on easy terrain to the Tsauchab River and arrives at the destination in time to watch the sunrise. Once there, your Guide unpacks the picnic basket and sets a 'table' (of petrified mud which resembles a flat table top and even offers 'seats' too). This breakfast location is stunning with a 360° view of the rising sun over the mountains, on the dunes, on the golden grass plains and on the mountains... simply breathtaking! On completion of the breakfast, bikers follow a slightly different direct route back to the Lodge over easy terrain.
  
• Desert Scenic Flights - Desert Air have a well-maintained 6-seater Cessna 210 light aircraft permanently based on the Sossusvlei Lodge property along with an experienced pilot who also doubles as a trained "aerial" desert guide. A number of routes are available on request and include 40 minute trips to Sossusvlei and longer round-trip flights down to the coast. The latter excursion provides wonderful aerial photographs of the desert with its 'sea of dunes' as well as unforgettable views of the numerous shipwrecks along the so-called "Skeleton Coast" of Namibia.

Rate - valid from 1 November 2007 - 31 October 2008

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Directions

Sossusvlei Desert Camp is situated just 4km from the national park gates at Sesriem