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Kulala Desert Lodge

Lodges near Sossusvlei

Kulala Desert Lodge is one of Namibia's best situated lodges in terms of its proximity to the sand dunes at Sossusvlei. A sunrise excursion into the dunes leaves a few minutes before sunrise, with breakfast eaten under a camelthorn tree near Sossusvlei. As Kulala Lodge has a private entrance to the park the Sossuvlei excurison can by-bass the main park entrance at Sesriem.

The Kulala Desert Lodge is situated on a 21 000 hectare private property, bordering the Namib Naukluft Park, it offers splendid views of the Sossusvlei Dunes as well as spectacular mountain scenery. The lodge itself is built in an African style using a combination of clay and thatch. Accommodation at Kulala Desert Lodge is in one of twelve thatched and canvas chalets or "Kulalas" (Kulala in the Namibian language "oshiwambo" means "to sleep") with en-suite bathrooms and showers. These are set on wooden platforms to provide maximum airflow. For outdoor enthusiasts, mattresses can be moved to the rooftop to sleep under the stars from a private star gazing platform.

Kulala Desert Lodge has a lounge, bar dining area and small pool. A veranda overlooks the waterhole allowing views of wildlife and the wide open spaces of the Namib Desert. Although Kulala lodge is not the cheapest lodge in the area, its unique position makes it an essential on any Namibian itinerary.

Early morning guided game drives to the spectacular Sossusvlei dunes are via a private gate on the Tsauchab River. Game drives and walks are also offered on the private reserve with incredible scenery, desert game and smaller desert~adapted fauna and flora. Spotlit night~drives are a highlight.

On the edge of the oldest desert in the world, this is not a game rich area, however, whatever game we see is interesting and dramatised by the contrast between the Namib Desert and animals like Springbok, Gemsbok (Oryx) and Ostrich who manage to survive in these harsh conditions. Night drives using spotlights often encounter small mammals such as Aardwolf, Bat Eared Fox, Hares and sometimes Spotted Hyenas

Situated close by on the same property are the Little Kulala and Kulala Wilderness Camp Lodges offering accommodation in thatched and canvas chalets.

tree in front of a dune at sossusvlei
kulala lodge near Sossusvlei
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Details:
All Rooms | Some Rooms | Not Available

Number of rooms: 15
Check in time: 12.00
Check out time: 10.00
Hotel / Lodge Facilities
Room Facilities
Children
Restaurant
Fitness Centre
Swimming Pool
Laundry Service
Non Smoking Rooms
Spa
Lounge
Disabled Access
Internet
Secure parking
En-suite bathroom
Television
Telephone
Room Service
Mini Bar
Air- Conditioning
Fan
Mosquito Nets
Tea / Coffee Making
In room safe
High Chairs
Cot
Babysitting

Chalet details:

  • Each "kulala" is especially adapted to the unique desert conditions, built on a platform to ensure maximum airflow; a thatch roof provides a cool respite from the sun
  • Each room has a private veranda with view of the majestic dunes without seeing the neighbours
  • A private rooftop area on top of the bathroom gives guests the opportunity of spending a night under the magnificent night sky for which luxury bedrolls are available any time.
Other Lodges in the Sesriem Area /
Sossusvlei

Lodges near Solitaire
(further away than Sesriem
but still suitable to visit Sossusvlei)

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a Kulala
dunes near Kulala Lodge

Camp description:

Game viewing:

Activities:

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Suggested Daily Schedule:

Electricity & Water

Drinks:
Drinks on game drives and house-wine at dinner are included on the fully inclusive rate. All other drinks are excluded unless pre-arranged (for an extra cost all drinks can be included). For guests booked on a DBB basis, no drinks are included in the tariff.

Laundry
A daily laundry service is included in the nightly tariff.

bathroom at kulala lodge
trees near Sossusvlei
Sossusvlei Namibia

Rate - valid from 1 December 2007 - 30 November 2008

Dinner, Bed & Breakfast (DBB)

Rate per Room
1 December 2007 -
15 June 2008
16 June 2008 -
30 November 2008
Single Room
N$2 335
N$3 565
Double Room
N$2 710
N$3 830
Children (sharing with parents)
No children under 8
Aged 8 to 12 years
N$800
N$1 150

Fully Inclusive (FI) - meals, activities & local brand drinks

Rate per Room
1 December 2007 -
15 June 2008
16 June 2008 -
30 November 2008
Single Room
N$4 425
N$4 645
Double Room
N$5 550
N$5 990
Children (sharing with parents)
No children under 8
Aged 8 to 12 years
N$1 500
N$1 950

Activities & Additional Meals - only applicable if booked on a DBB rate

Rate per person
Afternoon Nature Drive N$550
Morning Excursion N$960

Rates are subject to change without prior notice

Directions

Kulala is 350 km south of Windhoek and can easily by reached by sedan car. The entrance is situated 17 km south of Sesriem on the road 826 (follow the signpost with arrows on the C19).
A map of the area and the Kulala & Sossusvlei Wilderness Lodge

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