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.
Area
Sossusvlei
Type
Active
Grade
Standard
Who
Adults
Older Kids
Young Kids
Difficulty
Challenging
Duration
Half Day
Guests staying at Kwessie Dunes can enjoy a range of activities all included in a stay. Head out with an experienced guide to traverse the NamibRand in a game vehicle and learn about the unique ecology and habitat and how desert-adapted species survive in this semi-arid environment. You will probably see the desert-adapted antelope species, the oryx and you might be lucky enough to see some rarer seen animals like the black backed jackal, or brown hyena. Your guide will also be on hand to take you slowly across the reserve on a nature walk, or speed across on a quad bike. Once the sun sets, there is also the opportunity to enjoy the stars in Africa's first International Dark Sky Reserve from the comfort of your own private star gazing bed.
Other activities which aren't included are day trips to the incredible towering red dunes of Sossusvlei where your guide will take you into the reserve to view and even climb the dunes, as well as visiting the petrified trees of deadvlei. Alternatively, a bucket list experience of floating over the desert in a hot air balloon could also be arranged as well as horse riding and scenic helicopter flights.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.
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View AccommodationKwessi Dunes
Only opening in 2020, Kwessi Dunes is the new offering from Natural Selection located in the 200,000 hectare stunning wilderness of the NamibRand Nature Reserve. Surrounded by incredible vistas, this camp offers an intimate and off-the-beaten-track feel.
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![A balloon over the dunes - Desert Homestead Outpost]()
View AccommodationNamib Outpost
A small, luxury lodge located in the rugged hills to the back of Sossusvlei, Desert Homestead Outpost is a great base for exploring this spectacular corner of southern Namibia. Enjoy guided trips into the dunes, hot air balloon flights and hiking trails.
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View AccommodationTok Tokkie Trails
Discover the beautiful Namib Desert on a three day walking safari exploring the vast red dunes and the never ending landscapes. Sleep al fresco under a blanket of stars and fall asleep to the sounds of the desert all around you.
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View AccommodationDesert Homestead
Desert Homestead offers a wonderful base from which to explore the Namib-Naukluft area, and focuses on exploring the area on horseback; with a super stable of horses, it’s a lovely way to experience this corner of Namibia.
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View AccommodationZannier Hotels Sonop
Recently opened in July 2019, Sonop is the newest tented camp from the Zannier Collection. Located in the south of the Namib desert, the camp has been designed with an opulence of old-world safari whilst drawing attention to the stunning desert vistas.
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![A room with a spectacular view - Kulala Desert Lodge]()
View AccommodationKulala Desert Lodge
Kulala Desert Lodge is situated in the 37 000 hectare Kulala Wilderness Reserve bordering the Namib Naukluft Park, there is an abundance of space and silence to be found here and the opportunity to visit the breathtaking Sossusvlei dunes at sunrise.
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View Accommodation&Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
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.
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View AccommodationHoodia Desert Lodge
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.
More Experiences in This Area
Discover more things to do in the area and chat to our specialists about crafting these experiences into your tailor-made holiday.
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![Desert Drive]()
View ExperienceActivities 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.
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