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Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp

Sossusvlei Namibia

Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp is situated 34 kilometres from Sesriem, the entrance to Sossusvlei. The camp is situated on the 21,000 hectare Kulala Wilderness Reserve with wonderful desert scenery. It affords access to Sossusvlei, but also offers privacy and exclusivity. The property harbours vast desert plains and rugged mountains with views onto the dunes in the distance. The Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp has been built near the top of a mountain, using natural materials of brick, rock, timber and thatch, and provides a refuge from the desert. Accommodation is on one of only nine guest rooms, each with its own private plunge pool.

The rooms are superbly appointed and offer comfort and atmosphere. The en-suite bathrooms also have panoramic views overlooking the plains below and have hot and cold running water, showers and flush toilets. The main living area at Sossusvlei Wilderness Lodge is under thatch with a pool. The Lodge offers an outdoor deck where guests enjoy dinner under the stars and a dedicated stargazing platform with a powerful telescope for those keen on admiring the night skies.

On the edge of the oldest desert in the world, the Namib, this is not a game rich area, however springbok, oryx and ostrich manage to survive in these harsh conditions. Night drives using spotlights offer sightings of Cape fox, aardwolf, black-backed jackal, bat-eared fox and even the odd spotted hyena.

Details: All Rooms | Some Rooms | Not Available Number of rooms: 7 Check in time: 14.00 Check out time: 11.00 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 (pre-book) Accommodation All tents are elevated on wooden decks with double glass doors on the front, to allow for a maximum view over the mountains and red dunes Solar powered overhead fans Soap, shampoos, insect repellent are supplied in each room Bottled water is supplied free of charge in each tent. Camp description: The main lodge comprises of the reception, lounge, bar, dining room and veranda. Thatch roofed There is a swimming pool with shaded area if guests want to relax Game viewing: A water hole in front of the main building gives the opportunity to see Oryx, Springbok, Bat Eared Fox, Aardwolf, Ostrich and Jackals. Some Spotted Hyenas can be heard at night.

Other Lodges in the Sesriem Area / Sossusvlei Sesriem Area Betesda Rest Camp Desert Homestead Kulala Desert Lodge Kulala Tented Camp Le Mirage Desert Lodge Little Kulala Namib Naukluft Lodge Sesriem Campsite Sossusvlei Lodge Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp Weltevrede Rest Camp Lodges near Solitaire (further away than Sesriem but still suitable to visit Sossusvlei) Solitaire Area Rostock Desert Lodge Solitaire Country Lodge Solitaire Guest House Swartfontein Mountain & Desert Lodge

Activities:

• Nature drives into the desert in 3 x 10 seater and 1 x 6 seater 4 x 4 vehicles
  
• Walking Trails
  
• Visits to Bushman painting sites
  
• Visit to Sossusvlei and Sesriem
  
• Balloon safaris over Sossusvlei (additional cost, even if guests are on Fully Inclusive rate. Closed 15 January to 15 February)
  
• Horse riding safari (on request and at an additional cost)
  
• The Scenic sundowner tour is one of the best scenic safaris in the Namib. This exclusive tour is ended with a Champagne sundowner.
  
• Private vehicles can be booked at an additional cost, subject to availability.
  

Suggested Daily Schedule:

• 05h00 -Wake up
  
• 05h30 - Light breakfast is served
  
• 05h55 - Depart on Sossusvlei excursion
  
• Full buffet brunch is served on the dunes
  
• Return to Lodge
  
• 15h45 - Depart on afternoon activity
  
• 19h00 - Dinner at the lodge
  

Electricity & Water

• Solar heating for hot water
  
• 220v power is available in each kulala 24 hours a day.
  
• Video battery recharging facilities available please bring spare battery and adapters.
  

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.

Rate - valid from 1 December 2007 - 30 November 2008

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

Rates are subject to change without prior notice

Directions

Sossusvlei Wilderness Lodge is situated 31 south of Sesriem on the C19 / C27 road. A map of the area and the Kulala & Sossusvlei Wilderness Lodge