NAMIBIA
Namibia, a country of astonishing contrasts, is named after the Namib – the oldest desert on the planet, forming a sea of red sand along the Atlantic coastline. Namibia is celebrated for its vast open landscapes, infinite supply of blue skies, sun-drenched weather and star-filled nights. The many national parks and game reserves boast a huge variety of wildlife in a kaleidoscope of differing environments: the white saltpans of Etosha National Park; the red sand dunes at Sossusvlei; lonely beaches along the Skeleton Coast and the isolated wilderness of the Kaokoveld.
Sossusvlei Sand Dunes
Experience the haunting beauty of the Namib Desert at Little Kulala Camp, the only lodge with direct access to the Sossusvlei desert of Namibia. Little Kulala offers 11 modern climate-controlled villas with bleached decks, each with a private plunge pool. Dining under the sparkling clear Namibian skies is a speciality here. Explore the dramatic Kulala Wilderness Reserve on quad bike, hot air balloon, nature drive or on foot. Little Kulala offers close proximity and private access (for Wilderness Safaris vehicles exclusively) to the dunes of Sossusvlei. Imagine ballooning over the orange/red dunes at the first light of day, ending off with a champagne breakfast!
The spirit of &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge. ... Surrounded by the mountains and sand dunes of the Namib Desert, Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is an escape to the world as it should be. ... Cradled against the ancient mountains, &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is renowned for its romantic luxury. From stargazing to intimate picnics in the desert, this is an extraordinary desert wilderness.
Nestled deep in the heart of Namibia’s ancient Namib Desert in Southern Africa, the lodge is a secluded and serene oasis that overlooks awe-inspiring dunes and stony outcrops. A world of vast spaces, endless horizons and rugged mountain heights, the utter tranquillity and extraordinary clarity of light make this area one of Africa’s most compelling landscapes. In this spectacularly beautiful location, spacious and serene suites envelope guests in pure indulgence, complete with an outdoor shower and a dramatic skylight over the bed for late night star gazing.
Etosha National Park
Etosha National Park is unique in Africa. Etosha's main characteristic is the vast Etosha Pan, an immense, flat, salt pan that, for a few days each year, is converted by rain into a shallow lagoon teeming with flamingos and pelicans. It is so large it can be seen from space. In contrast, late in the dry season, everything, from the elephants to the once-golden grasslands, seems cast, spectrelike, in Etosha’s white chalky dust. Yet there is abundant wildlife that congregates around the waterholes, giving you almost guaranteed game sightings. Even if you’ve had a taste of African wildlife watching previously, you are likely to be mesmerised by it here.
Ongava Game Reserve
On Etosha National Park’s southern boundary is the Ongava Game Reserve, a 65,000 acre private reserve, offering a superb, private wildlife experience. Ongava has resident White and Black Rhino, giving guests staying at Ongava the unique opportunity to see both of these charismatic species. Ongava is one of the largest private game reserves in namibia, covering over 125 square miles. Ongava Lodge was listed on the Condé Naste Traveller Gold Reserve List for 2005.
Skeleton Coast
Hoanib Skeleton Coast, Namib Desert, Namibia, is a place of stark beauty, ... and dry riverbeds that draw fascinating wildlife.
Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp is located on a vast private concession (over a million acres in size) bordering Namibia's iconic Skeleton Coast National Park. This is one of the most beautiful and diverse areas in southern Africa, and represents a microcosm of the Namib Desert with everything from roaring dunes to ochre mountains, oases to desert elephants, and as lonely and desolate a stretch of coastline as exists anywhere on earth.
The Skeleton Coast Park is one of our planet's most inhospitable, but hauntingly beautiful places - it is wild, desolate and uninhabited by humans. Sporadic fresh water springs permeate through barren sands to create desert oases that sustain pockets of thriving wildlife - springbok, oryx, desert elephants, ostrich, jackal, brown hyena , and even cheetah and lion eke out an existence in this rugged terrain, along with unusual vegetation such as the ancient welwitschia plant.
The camp’s eight rooms are spacious and modern in style, sensitively designed to maximize the comfort of their occupants while unobtrusively complementing the camp’s overall design. Colors are neutral and natural linen and flax provide textural interest, while rattan, weathered logs and chrome accent the minimalist character of the space. En suite facilities provide a shower with a magnificent view, and the living space is further enhanced with a shaded well-furnished deck.
Serra Cafema | Skeleton Coast / Kaokoveld
Located in the extreme north-west of Namibia on the banks of the Kunene River in the Hartmann Valley, Serra Cafema is an intimate, peaceful camp. Eight luxurious suites lie on elevated decks looking out onto the Kunene River and the Serra Cafema mountain range. Nature walks, boating, scenic drives and magical night skies come together to create a transformational experience. Explore this fascinating unexplored landscape by quad bike. Most authentic Himba tribe cultural experience in all of Namibia. Rushing rapids just below camp lull you into dreamland after a day of desert exploration.
