Namibia Safaris: Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge

Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge ~ Premier 6 Lodge

Experience the haunting beauty of the Namib Desert at Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge, situated in the foothills of the private NamibRand Nature Reserve in Namibia. Thanks to conservation efforts, the NamibRand spans 180,000 hectares (445,000 acres) of pristine desert wilderness, and is the largest private nature reserve in Southern Africa.

The Namib - known as 'The Living Desert' - is a world of vast space, endless horizons, dramatic desert-scapes and jagged mountain heights. Led by Sossusvlei's expert rangers and naturalists, explore the desert by quadbikes (all-terrain four-wheeled motorcycles), open 4x4 vehicles - even by hot-air balloon. Excursions to the famous Sossusvlei sand dunes, the highest in the world, and Sesriem Canyon will add to this unforgettable desert-safari experience.

This extraordinary safari lodge is renowned for its luxurious and private accommodation set at the foot of a mountain overlooking the stark, yet beautiful Namib Desert. Cradled against the ancient mountains, this exclusive safari lodge offers a sophisticated desert experience. Comprising just 10 air-conditioned stone and glass desert villas, swimming pool, gracious guest areas and viewing deck, the Lodge affords absolute privacy in spectacular desert surrounds.

Designed to capture the splendor and solitude of the desert, each stone and glass desert villa is set along the curve of the escarpment, affording absolute privacy. Each villa features a shaded private veranda, split-level bedroom and living room with fireplace, fully stocked personal bar, compact spotting scope and a service-intercom to the main lodge.

A fine selection of wines from our walk-in wine cellar complements delicious Pan-African cuisine, which is served in the glass-fronted dining room. The split-level main lodge features a fire-lit bar, comfortable sitting room, mezzanine library with CD and book collection, swimming pool, wraparound verandas and African gift shop. The pool is fed by water from an underground spring. At sunset, animals are drawn to a nearby waterhole, providing added enjoyment to a sundowner drink. Sossusvlei is renowned for its exciting bush breakfasts and dinners in dramatic desert locations.

Unique desert safaris: Sossusvlei offers a range of exhilarating activities including scenic game drives in open 4x4 vehicles in the NamibRand Nature Reserve, quadbiking through the desert, exploring beautiful surrounds by guided and marked walking trails, stargazing and picnic excursions to the famous Sossusvlei sand dunes - the highest in the world - and Sesriem Canyon. Scenic flights and hot air balloon trips are available at an additional cost.

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