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Africa Namibia Sossuslvei Desert Lodge Boma And Pool Guest Area Andbeyond Sossusvlei
Africa Namibia Sossuslvei Desert Lodge Boma And Pool Guest Area Andbeyond Sossusvlei

Sossusvlei Desert Lodge

Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is nothing short of magnificent; a secluded palace in a rugged oasis in the heart of the desert, lying beneath an endless sky. Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is nothing short of magnificent; a secluded palace in a rugged oasis in the heart of the desert, lying beneath an endless sky.
Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is nothing short of magnificent; a secluded palace in a rugged oasis in the heart of the desert, lying beneath an endless sky. Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is nothing short of magnificent; a secluded palace in a rugged oasis in the heart of the desert, lying beneath an endless sky.
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Location

Surrounded by &Beyond’s private desert reserve, Sossusvlei Desert Lodge’s setting is almost Martian. It’s a place of shifting sand dunes, weathered rock outcrops and vast grave plains. Such spectacular vistas by day are equalled by the immense beauty of the night sky in this International Dark Sky Reserve. Just a couple of kilometres to the south is the Sossusvlei airstrip, and to the north and west are the towering red dunes of the Namib sand sea.
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Accommodation

At the foot of the rocky Namib Rand escarpment, the ten private climate-controlled villas at Sossusvlei Desert Lodge face southwest not just for epic views of the stark plain and the enormous sky but also for the desirable combination of shade and spectacular sunsets. Inside each, there’s a spacious split-level bedroom and a living area featuring a cosy fireplace if you need the extra warmth during cooler periods. Our bet is that you’ll spend most of your time on your private veranda enjoying nature’s panorama.
En-suite bathrooms are glass-encased and come complete with outdoor showers for the thrill of immersion in the Namibian wilderness while washing off the dust of the day. Then, refreshed, it’s time to head to the main lodge with its fire-lit bar and wraparound veranda.

In terms of luxury, this place has it all, from an impressive walk-in wine cellar to complement the fine dining to a glittering rim-flow pool fed by an underground spring. With numerous private spaces on its terraces, the lodge also has a gym with a sunrise view and a wellness centre facing sunset. To top it off, there’s also a fully equipped observatory to make the most of the dark-sky location.
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Experiences

With a perfect combination of accessibility to one of Namibia’s most celebrated locations and yet seclusion in a privately prime spot, Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is hard to beat for what it offers in terms of experiences.

  • Enjoy the quieter periods for guided excursions to the heart of Sossusvlei to experience the mystique of Deadvlei and the towering red dunes.
  • Afternoon drives through the lodge’s private reserve reveal subtle details of desert life and the chance of sightings of zebra, oryx, and even the elusive brown hyena.
  • For an elevated perspective on this awesome landscape, you can opt for a helicopter ride or a hot-air balloon flight. The airstrip is just a short drive away.
  • Take a guided excursion by bicycle or e-bike along the trails near the lodge. There’s rock art to discover.
  • As daylight wanes, the resident astronomer will unveil the incredible stargazing opportunities in this dark and unpolluted place using the lodge’s Celestron CPC 1100 GPS telescope. Then, educated and full of awe, you’ll fall asleep beneath a stargazing window above your bed.
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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.

Environment
Environment
A considerable amount of daily intervention by &Beyond is required to help maintain a harmonious balance in the fragile ecosystems within which they operate. Doing things in sustainable ways allows Mother Nature to run her course and maintain this balance.
Community
Community
&Beyond’s camps contribute to local economies through local procurement and employment. A minimum of 50% of lodge operational expenses are sourced from small local businesses, whilst at least 65% of staff are from neighboring communities.
Conservation
Conservation
In Asia, we support WildlifeSOS, an Indian-based wildlife conservation charity whose mission it is to create harmonious coexistence between humans and wildlife within India. With every journey we arrange to Asia, we make a donation to Wildlife SOS, 100% of which goes directly to the Kalandar Sloth Bear project.
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