Fast Facts
| Location |
Northern section of the NamibRand Nature Reserve
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| Malaria area |
No |
| Big 5 game reserve |
No |
| Getting there |
Daily scheduled charter flights into Sossusvlei Desert Lodge's private airstrip which is six minutes drive from the lodge.
During rainy season (Nov-May) it is advisable to use a 4x4 vehicle on the routes from Windhoek (380kms) or Swakopmund (400kms)
Flying times
To/from Windhoek - 1 hour
To/from Swakopmund - 1 hour
Driving times
To/from Windhoek (340km) - ± 5 hours
To/from Swakopmund (380km) - ± 6 hours |
| Total number of rooms |
10 (max 20 guests)
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| Type of accommodation |
Desert stone & glass villas (not suitable for disabled guests) |
| Children under 12 years accepted? |
Yes |
| Game viewing |
Possible wildlife sightings include gemsbok (oryx), Cape fox, jackal, springbok, ostrich, aardwolf, spotted hyena and many desert-adapted plant species such as the unusual moringa and quiver trees. Area renowned for its physical beauty |
Rates Per Person Per Night Sharing (rates are quoted in NAD - Namibian Dollars)
| Validity |
If booked within 30 days of travel |
| 18 May - 30 June 2012 |
NAD 2,400.00 |
** SPECIAL OFFERS **
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Special Offers may apply for reservations made within 45 days of travel, as well as 'long stays of 4 nights or more' - call BushBreaks for more information - 0861 00 44 55
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| * Surcharges will apply over holiday periods & long weekends |
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Prices includes
- Luxury accommodation
- Three meals daily
- Soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers
- Teas & coffees
- Refreshments on game drives
- Scheduled safari activities within the NamibRand Nature Reserve
- Emergency medical evacuation insurance
- Laundry
- VAT
- Transfers to and from the airstrip (where applicable)
Single supplement
- No single supplement is charged for the first two single rooms of a booking
- Any additional rooms will be levied with a 50% supplement
Children
- One child aged 0 to 5 years will stay free of charge when sharing with 2 full paying adults
- One child aged 6 to 11 years will pay less 50% when sharing with 2 full paying adults
Notes
- Rates quoted are in NAD Namibian Dollars (at time of going to print 1 NAD = 1 ZAR)
- Minimum stay 2 night
- Rates quoted are only applicable to South African Residents
- Discounted rates for Overseas Residents are available on reques
- All excursions in the NamibRand Nature Reserve, including all terrain vehicles, are included
- Excursions to Sossusvlei via Sesriem Gate are an additional cost. These additional excursions into surrounding reserves are charged at NAD 770 per person per excursion for 2010
- Conservancy & park entrance fees are not included in the above mentioned rates where applicable - these are charged per 24-hour period
About the Lodge
Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is renowned for its desert experience with luxurious accommodation overlooking the stark yet beautiful Namib Desert. Each air conditioned suite is furnished to complement the majestic hues of the oldest desert in the world. Boasting a private veranda, split level sitting area with fireplace., star-viewing window above the bed, en-suite glass encased bathroom with shower and an outdoor shower. The guest area, where walls have become windows that fold away completely, boasts unimpeded desert vistas. A fine selection of wines from an impressive walk-in wine cellar complement delicious Pan African meals. Guests can escape the desert heat with a revitalizing midday dip in the pool fed by water from an underground spring. At sunset, animals are drawn to a nearby waterhole, enhancing desert sundowner drinks.
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Split level bedroom & living room
- Private veranda
- En-suite glass encased bathroom & indoor shower (no bath)
- Outdoor shower
- In room massage
- Personal bar
- Hairdryer
- Fireplace
- Safe
- Telephone
- Discreet CD system with selection of music
- Spotting scope for magnificent star and game spotting
Lodge features
- Swimming pool
- Fold-away windows offering unimpeded desert vistas
- Sitting room
- Wrap around verandas
- Internet access
- Child minding
- Telephone
- Bar
- Dining room
- Library
- Safari shop
- Walk-in wine cellar
- Observatory
Activities
- Scenic drives in open 4x4 on NamibRand Reserve
- Closed air conditioned vehicle excursions to Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon
- Star gazing from the lodge's sophisticated observatory
- Guided four-wheel motorbike (ATV) excursions into the dunes (Children aged 16 and older)
- Guided nature walks and hiking trails
- Hot air ballooning ( additional cost)
About the reserve
One of the oldest, driest and most pristine areas on Earth, the Namib Desert is a world of vast spaces, endless horizons, dramatic desertscapes and jagged mountain heights. The largest private nature reserve in Southern Africa, the NamibRand Nature Reserve spans 180 000 hectares (445 000 acres) of this unspoiled desert wilderness. The spectacular dunes at Sossusvlei are among the highest in the world. The fascinating desert-adapted wildlife, combined with the endless space, utter tranquility and extraordinary light, make this one of Africa's most compelling wilderness regions.
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