Located just 20-minutes from the gateway to Sossusvlei, Hoodia Desert Lodge is a beautiful lodge set in the Namib Desert. Surrounded by majestic mountains, Hoodia offers guests a tranquil stay in a stunning setting.
Head out before dawn to watch the sun rise over the Sossusvlei
Enjoy the great hospitality of owner/managers Thomas and Henreza Becker
Soak up the stunning scenery of this wild and remote corner of Namibia
Enjoy a Namibian sunset with a cold glass of wine from the privacy of your verandah
Named after a flowering cactus, Hoodia Desert Lodge is set in a stunning location at the foot of mountains overlooking the Tsauchab River, and backed by plains that seem to go on forever. The atmosphere of the lodge is calm and peaceful, and the added touches of luxury make this an excellent place to stay to explore this region of Namibia.
There are 11 well-spaced, tented bungalows are set below the towering mountains. Each has an en-suite bathroom, plus an open-air bath and shower, and a shaded veranda. Inside, windows on three sides of the bedroom admit plenty of light and afford superb scenic views from the bed. The décor is in warm shades of brown with brightly coloured curtains, while facilities include a tea- and coffee-making station, air conditioning, a minibar and a safe, as well as mosquito nets over the beds. All the bungalows face either the river or the plains and far mountains, perfect for watching the sunset.
There is a stylish lounge built under thatch that doubles as a reception area, and an outdoor swimming pool set in a raised deck and sculpted into natural rock. Down a few steps from the lounge is the spacious restaurant, with wooden chairs and tables arranged around a large central fireplace that's doubles as a braai in summer, and glass doors and windows allowing views of the surrounding mountains. The restaurant offers superb traditional and international cuisine accompanied by a wide selection of South African wines. The service is great and attentive staff are on hand to advise on the best wine to suit your meal. The outside terrace looks out over the Tsauchab River, and is a good spot for birdwatching – as well as for sundowners or drinks after dinner.
Hoodia Desert Lodge offers a range of activities, including hiking, excursions to Sossusvlei, sundowner drives and scenic drives, and the lodge can organise ballooning trips.
When to visit
Enjoy the lodges stunning position at the bottom of the mountains
Speak to an Expert on Namibia
Our team of travel specialists are waiting to help you book your next adventure.
Enquire NowHoodia Desert Lodge is located in Namibia's Namib-Naukluft National Park, just 22km from Sesriem, the gateway into Sossusvlei.
Windhoek Airport (10-hour international flight) is the closest international airport. From here you can take a light aircraft flight (1-hour) to the Lodge. Alternatively, it is a 6-hour drive from Windhoek.
Epic Namibia
Step into adventure as you drive around Namibia’s legendary landscapes, escaping the ordinary for a trip peppered with experiences that break the mould. Explore the vast wildernesses with starkly barren panoramas; summit the world’s tallest dunes before taking to the water where seals frolic all around. Track elusive desert elephants across the arid mountains of Damaraland and wait for the perfect shot at Etosha’s iconic waterholes. Our handpicked lodges are Insta ready with remarkable views.
Activities at &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
&Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge offers a wide range of activities on their private reserve as well as guided half day trip to Sossusvlei.
Activities at Kwessi Dunes
Stay at Kwessi Dunes and enjoy exploring the NamibRand Nature Reserve with a guide on game drives, hikes and quad bikes and marvel at the incredible scenes of red dunes, sandy plains and mountains in the distance.
