Kulala Desert Lodge
Kulala Desert Lodge

Kulala Desert Lodge

Kulala Desert Lodge offers breathtaking views of the famous red sand dune of Sossusvlei, spectacular mountain scenery and vast open plains. Guests can explore the exclusive Kulala Wilderness Reserve and enjoy a fascinating hot air balloon safari.

USD 300 - 600 per person sharing per night
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Kulala Desert Lodge Highlights

Kulala Desert Lodge is situated in the arid Namib desert on 37 000 hectares of a pristine wilderness bordering the Namib Naukluft Park. Kulala Desert Lodge offers breathtaking views of the famous red sand dunes of Sossusvlei, spectacular mountain scenery and vast open plains. Guests can explore the exclusive Kulala Wilderness Reserve and enjoy a fascinating hot air balloon safari.

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Useful Information
  • Located in a private concession south of Sesriem
  • The only lodge right next to the red Namib desert sand dunes
  • Each kulala (room) has a private roof terrace for sleeping under the stars
  • Morning Sossusvlei excursions, night drives, guided reserve walks and balloon flights over the desert

Kulala Desert Lodge Game Viewing and Activities

Kulala Desert Lodge offers early morning guided nature drives to the dunes of Sossusvlei. The legendary Sossusvlei is an enormous clay pan, flanked by the famous red sand dunes that stand out starkly against the blue sky. These dunes have developed over millions of years, the wind continuously transforming the contours of this red sand sea. The 'vlei' itself only fills after rare heavy rainfall when, in a complete turn-around, it becomes a spectacular turquoise lake.

Guided walks are also offered on the private reserve offering magnificent views. Another option, at an extra cost, is early morning ballooning, beginning at first light. The balloon safari offers a truly unique experience above the magnificent sand dunes and desert, with a champagne breakfast being served at the landing site. Desert-adapted wildlife such as ostrich, springbok and gemsbok are sparsely distributed here. Larger predators include spotted hyaena and occasionally brown hyaena. Smaller creatures such as bat-eared fox, black-backed jackal, porcupine, Cape fox and aardwolf can be seen at night in the cool desert air, and one bird, the aptly named Dune Lark, has its entire global distribution limited to the area, so dependent is it on the area's characteristic sands.

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