Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is a sophisticated and luxurious lodge located in the beautiful Namib Desert. Ten stunning glass and brick villas offer privacy and magnificent views across the red, arid landscape towards the majestic mountains beyond.
The sustainably built lodge made of rock, glass and steel blend in to the harsh, ever changing landscape. Once inside you are enveloped in magnificent rooms which open up to give spellbinding panoramic views.
Bordering the Dark Sky Reserve, the 12,715 hectare private concession the lodge occupies will give unparalleled views of the night sky Namibia is famous for. Even your bed has a retractable sky roof for you to watch the night sky from the comfort of your bed.
Spend time exploring the red dunes of the Namib with your experienced guide so you can avoid the crowds.
Spend an evening tasting with the sommelier in the wine cellar to have a really special night.
After extensive redesign and refurbishment, Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is a truly luxurious lodge in the heart of the Namib Desert situated in the northern stretches of the NamibRand Nature Reserve.
Ten spacious, air-conditioned, desert suites are encased in glass and stone to dramatic effect each with a spacious indoor and outdoor living space to relax and enjoy the incredible views. Each suite has been designed with sumptuous luxury at the forefront with no detail spared while the natural tones and hues compliment the surrounding environment. Each suite boasts its own private veranda with plunge pool as well as indoor and outdoor showers. On cooler nights guests can unwind in the comfort of their suite each with built in fire place and star gazing skylight over the bed. Designed to capture the splendour and solitude of the desert, each suite is set along the curve of the escarpment. For families or friends travelling together the two bedroom Star Dune Suite offers the ultimate privacy. Two separate suites, each with their own pool, are joined by glass walk ways to a central lounge, dinning area and sunken deck with fire pit.
There is a walk-in wine cellar and dinner is served in a glass-fronted dining room. The main lodge features a long bar, beautiful open lounge area with uninterrupted views of the desert beyond. Guests can cool off in the swimming pool, or simply relax on the wraparound verandas and take it all in. The lodge is also renowned for its excellent cuisine with wine-pairing, as well as exciting bush breakfasts and dinners in dramatic desert locations.
The NamibRand spans 180,000 hectares of pristine desert wilderness, and is the largest private nature reserve in southern Africa, the landscape here is vast with endless horizons, jagged mountain peaks and dramatic desertscapes. Explore it all by quad bike, open 4x4 vehicle, on foot or hot-air balloon.
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Sit on the deck with a drink and watch the mountains change colour as the sun sets.
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