Tsondab Valley Scenic Reserve

Solitaire - Namibia

Tsondab Valley Scenic Reserve is conveniently situated along the main tourist route connecting Sossusvlei with the coastal towns of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. It is some 27km from the small settlement of Solitaire, along a farm road with a few stony and sandy sections. Access in a 2x4 vehicle with a bit of ground clearance is fine and a 4x4 vehicle is not necessary. This small lodge would suit visitors to Namibia who place remoteness and solitude high on their itinerary. Photography would feature considerably here in such a unique location.

This lodge is set on the edge of the Namib Naukluft Park on 17,000ha of private property. Red desert dunes and camelthorn savannah provide a magnificent backdrop to the surrounding landscape. The scenery alone makes it an ideal mid-way stop between the highest dunes in the world and the Atlantic Coast. Owner/managers Hans and Kirsten pride themselves on the very special atmosphere they have created at Tsondab Valley. Each and every guest is assured of their personal attention, often combined with the opportunity to 'chat with the Namibian born owners'.

Tsondab Valley has an open dining area and a bar with breathtaking views over the immediate camelthorn valley and red sand dunes. There are a variety of local game dishes to savour at dinner with the emphasis being on German-Namibian cuisine. Other facilities include a large natural pool, nearby floodlit waterhole, laundry service, Internet connection and safe parking. Tea and coffee are available in the Lapa.

Accommodation is in 5 en-suite guest bungalows. Each unit has 2 beds and there is an opportunity to spend a night under the stars. Guests can climb a stairway along the outside walls to reach an open-air terrace on the roof.

There are a number of pursuits to keep you occupied at Tsondab Valley; by road, on foot or from a birds' eye view.

Accommodation in Namibia

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Activities at the Lodge
Activities around Sossusvlei

Scenic flights: Scenic flights are offered from Tsondab Valley airstrip; Hans Schreiber is your pilot. Routes vary between 1 HR and 2.2 HRS and include attractions like Sossusvlei, Tsondabvlei, Kuiseb Canyon, Diamond coast with shipwrecks and old diamond digger’s camps and much more. Pre-bookings essential!
Dune drives: Trundle through the Camelthorn Valley up to the Secret Canyon and over vast desert plains with spectacular views of the desert landscape. Grazing oryx or springbuck might be observed en-route. Lots of photo stops for unique desert impressions!
The Sunrise Tour: Enjoy your first cup of tea or coffee on top of a dune early in the morning.
The Sundowner Drive: Takes you to the red sand dunes and our Blue Marble Mountain to enjoy the sunset with hearty snacks and drinks in a beautiful desert surrounding.
Walking & hiking: There are a number of unguided trips on our property, including the Camelthorn Valley, The Secret Canyon, Panorama Mountain and sand dunes. They range from 30mins to 4hrs duration with the longest being 8km, journey and return.

Ballooning over Sossusvlei

Drift over the dune fields at Sossusvlei and enjoy a champagne breakfast wherever the wind takes you

Scenic Flights

light aircraft regularly depart on scenic flights over Sossusvlei and its surroundings

Directions:

The entrance to Tsondab Valley Lodge is at the T-junction of C14 (main route from Walvis Bay to Solitaire) & D1275, which leads down Spreetshoogte Pass in a westerly direction. From the gate a track leads to the lodge, it is not in great condition but can be negotiated in a normal vehicle (with decent ground clearance, so leave your Porsche at home!) - it can take up to 30 minutes from the gate to the lodge

Map of Tsondab Scenic Resrve