Watch oryx and other desert-adapted wildlife cross the highest sand dunes on earth when you stay at Little Kulala in Namibia’s stunning Sossusvlei. Watch oryx and other desert-adapted wildlife cross the highest sand dunes on earth when you stay at Little Kulala in Namibia’s stunning Sossusvlei.

Little Kulala is the gateway to the towering dunes of Namibia's Sand Sea. The luxurious, climate-controlled kulalas blend into the natural environment and the textures and colours of the decor are inspired by the surrounding desert environment.

Bedroom Interior Little Kulala Sossusvlei

Little Kulala is one of the most luxurious lodges in Namibia. Each of the suites is large and set on a vast area of bleached decking into which is set a private plunge pool, enabling you to relax in privacy and enjoy the views towards the dunes.

Your suite showcases a large bed (king size or two twins), elegant furnishings and an en suite bathroom. On two sides it has floor-to-ceiling windows and the whole thing is set under quite a quirky, circular thatched roof so that it resembles a updated version of a traditional native kulala. Each suite also has a flat roof top “skybed” where you can choose to sleep out, marvelling at the galaxy above.

By day, expert guides will take you on drives into the towering Sossusvlei dunes, fascinating desert walks and even unforgettable morning hot-air balloon trips.

Another of the salt pans worth seeing is Deadvlei, where even in the dry season oryx, springbok and ostrich can be seen wandering, feeding on the sparse vegetation along the watercourses. This is a singularly beautifully wild and romantic spot, surrounded by dunes that extend as far as the eye can see.

Positive Impact

We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.

Conservation

Little Kulala has played an important role in the creation of the Kulala Wilderness Reserve. As the area had previously been used for subsistence goat farming, wildlife was very scarce. In the mid-90s, when Wilderness Safaris started operating in the local area, a programme was launched to remove internal fences in order to recover the health of the ecosystem which brought wildlife back.

Environment

Research activities have been undertaken to assess the rehabilitation of this 37,000-hectare area after years of intensive subsistence farming. Almost 20 years ago, the Small Carnivore Research Project studied bat-eared foxes on the reserve as an indicator species for land rehabilitation, followed by studies on aardwolf, black-backed jackal, Cape fox and African wildcat. Today, the area is home to a wide variety of endemic wildlife species.

Connect with nature like never before

Your Namibia Safari Awaits

Talk to an Expert

Looking for Inspiration?

Namibia and Botswana Trip Idea

Adventure in Namibia and Botswana

Embark on a journey through the wild terrains of Botswana and Namibia, experiencing the epitome of a luxury safari. Encounter majestic wildlife in the Okavango Delta, traverse the surreal landscapes of Namibia's deserts, and unwind in opulent lodges amidst nature's grandeur.

Article

Top 10 Namibia Activities

Here’s our list of ten wonderful experiences to consider including in your Namibia safari:

Article

History And The Himba of Namibia

Namibia has a diverse cultural heritage and is home to one of the most distinct African tribes — the Himba — a group of semi-nomads who live in the Kunene region.

Occasional round-up of the best wild places, unique experiences and expert travel tips straight to your inbox.

Keep the Inspiration Flowing