Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp is located in one of the most remarkable sites in the Namib Desert. The camp is situated on a 21 000 hectare private reserve, 20 kilometres from Sesriem, the Park's entrance to the Sossusvlei dunes.
Huge towering dunes rise dramatically, more than 1000 feet above the surrounding plains at Sossusvlei itself. The camp's location provides easy access to Sossusvlei, yet also offers privacy and exclusivity. The camp has been built near the top of a mountain, using rock, brick, timber and thatch and provides a comfortable refuge from the desert.
We have 9 guest rooms, each with its own private plunge pool. The bedrooms are well appointed and offer comfort and atmosphere with wonderful views onto the desert plains below. The en-suite bathrooms have both hot and cold running water, showers and flush toilets.
The main living area is under thatch with an outdoor deck for dinner under the stars. Activities centre round early morning excursions in 4x4 vehicles to the magnificent Sossusvlei dunes and the "vlei" itself. Wonderful desert breakfasts are served under camel-thorn acacias surrounded by the dunes.
Afternoon nature drive or walking activities are enjoyed on the property where guests can spend time taking in the desert scenery and its unique fauna and flora. Incredible ballooning safaris over the Namib are optional and at additional cost.
LOCATION
- 20kms from Sesriem which is the main gateway to the Namib-Naukluft Park and the dunes at Sossusvlei.
PRICING
January - June - Shoulder season
July - October - High season
November - December - Shoulder season
ACCOMMODATION
There are nine chalets, consisting of eight twin bedded chalets, and one honeymoon chalet, and one single and one twin pilot/guide room, located behind the kitchen. The camp can accommodate 18 guests.
Tent details:
- Rock, brick, timber and thatch units built on the side of a mountain with exceptional views.
- All units have large glass fold-back windows overlooking the desert
- En-suite shower, also with exceptional views of the desert
- Outside plunge pool on each unit
- Fans and large square mosquito nets in rooms
- Soaps, shampoos and insect repellents are supplied in each room
CAMP DESCRIPTION
- Main unit under thatch
- Large outside veranda area with views of the desert
- Pub and dining area with small curio shop stocking mainly clothes items
- Swimming pool
- Bathroom at airstrip for arriving guests
- Stargazing platform & open-air dining deck under the stars
GAME VIEWING
The area is renowned for its physical beauty and not for game viewing. Possible wildlife sightings include Oryx, Cape Fox, Jackal, Springbok, Ostrich, Aardvark and many desert species of plants.
ACTIVITIES
- Excursions to Sossusvlei Dunes - 1hr30 to 2-hour drive to the end of Sossusvlei.
- Two custom-built stretch Land Rovers and one standard Land Rover seating up to nine people. Land Rovers are closed; however there are blankets on the vehicles for when it is cold and windy.
- Hot Air balloons at Sesriem (on request, and at an additional cost)
- Nature drives on the property
- Nature walks on request
- Optional night drive after dinner to look for Bat-Eared Foxes and Aardwolf.
