KULALA DESERT LODGE
Sossusvlei
Kulala Desert Lodge: Our ViewKulala Desert Lodge is the most economical option of the Wilderness Safaris properties in the Sossusvlei area. With 14 rooms and great views over the dunes, the lodge is larger than the other options Wilderness have in Sossusvlei and aims at the mid market as opposed to the normal high end market Wilderness Safaris specialises in. The value on offer is undeniable considering the overall quality of Wilderness safaris operations but we have to stress that this lodge deliberately does not compare to the normal standard that Wilderness Safaris operates in Botswana etc. Each room comes with en-suite facilities as well as a private star gazing platform on each roof – sleep outs are encouraged! Overall a very good option for a more economical, adventurous stay in the area. We give Kulala Desert Lodge a 4 paw rating due to the value that it offers. It does not compare to the likes of &Beyond at Sossusvlei or Little Kulala in terms of luxury but this is a lodge that caters well for a different market. Value is the key for the 4 paw rating that we attribute to Kulala Desert Lodge. Kulala Desert Lodge: Fast Facts$510 per person per night (high season) Our Rating
Kulala Desert Lodge: The DetailSituated on over 21, 000 hectares of private property and bordering the Namib Naukluft Park, Kulala Desert Lodge lies in the heart of the Namib and offers magnificent views of the famous red dunes of Sossusvlei as well as magnificent mountainous scenery and vast open plains. Fifteen thatched and canvas chalets or “Kulalas” (Kulala in the Namibian language “oshiwambo” means “to sleep”) with en-suite bathrooms and showers are set on wooden platforms to provide maximum airflow. An option for outdoor enthusiasts is that bedrolls can be moved to the rooftop to sleep under the stars. The main lodge, with décor inspired by northern Africa, has a lounge, pub, dining area and plunge pool, and offers a wrap-around veranda that overlooks the waterhole and provides a perfect location to view and photograph the desert scenery. Early morning guided nature drives to the spectacular dunes are through a private gate on the Tsauchab River. Nature drives and walks are also offered on the private reserve with incredible views, desert animals and smaller desert fauna and flora. Another option, at an extra cost, is early morning ballooning, beginning at first light, the 60-90 minute balloon safari offers a truly unique experience to soar silently above the magnificent sand dunes and desert, with a champagne breakfast being served at your landing site. You may also likeSossusvlei
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