Kulala Desert Lodge

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Kulala Desert Lodge

Updated on the 13th of June 2024.

Overview

The reserve comprises thirty-seven thousand hectares of desert habitat, committed to conserving this unique area. Research projects on small carnivores like the bat-eared fox and brown hyena are done here.

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Rating | Luxury

Highlights & What to Expect

Kulala Desert Lodge has an exclusive use entry gate to Sossusvlei, which makes it possible to visit before other tourists arrive.
The focus at the lodge is on desert safari activities that include 4x4 drives and nature walks.
Stargazing is exceptional in the southern part of Namibia. At few other destinations are constellations and stars as brightly displayed as in the Sossusvlei region.
Scenic flights can be booked at the lodge. These include hot air balloons, fixed-wing aircraft, and helicopter flights. It provides a unique way of viewing the vast expanse of the Namib Desert.
Accommodations at Kulala are intimate and luxurious.

Location & Setting

Kulala Desert Lodge is in the private Kulala Desert Reserve adjacent to the Namib-Naukluft National Park. The lodge offers views of the surrounding desert and mountains from each suite and the central area. It is easily accessible from a private airstrip. Those who prefer to travel overland from Swakopmund or Windhoek can do so with a drive of just under and over four hours, respectively.

Rooms

The buildings of Kulala Desert Lodge melt into the surroundings and become one with the environment without compromising style and comfort. There are 23 thatched "kulalas" built on wooden platforms, each with a private viewing deck. The air-conditioned rooms offer every modern amenity in tastefully decorated surroundings for a luxury African safari experience.

Facilities

The main area of the camp is decorated in true North African style. It has a comfortable lounge area, a bar, and an elegant dining room. The lodge has a plunge pool on a large veranda where guests can cool off on hot desert days. The veranda overlooks a waterhole. It is the perfect place at the lodge to view indigenous wildlife while relaxing with a good book.