- Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
- Guest area structure
- Suite
- Indoor shower Suite
- Private plunge pool view, Suite
- Exterior Star Dune Suite
- Solar panels Star Dune Suite
- Indoor lounge, Star Dune Suite
- Main guest area views
- Outdoor dining
- Indoor dining
- Wine Cellar guest area
- Healing Earth Wellness treatment
- Gym
- Soar over Sossusvlei
- Namibia dunes & desert safari
- Hot air balloon
- Oryx Walking
- Quad-bike
- Sossusvlei Desert Lodge Telescope
- Desert fauna
- Desert flora
- Aerial view
Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
Соссусфлей , Namibia
Renovated in 2019
The Namib Desert is a landscape of seemingly endless spaces, profound tranquillity, and extraordinary light. One of the most spectacular areason earth, this pristine desert wilderness is one of Africa’s most compelling natural regions. Defined by infinite horizons, striking landscapes and craggy mountain heights, &Beyond Sossusvlei Private Desert Reserve is a 12 715 hectare (31 420 acre) private concession of iconic dunes and arid desert in this vast place of nothingness.
The spectacular dunes at Sossusvlei, arrayed in magnificent hues of orange, buttermilk, pumpkin and sienna, are part of the Namib Sand Sea which is the biggest dune field south of the Sahara. Towering over a vast, dry pan, these lofty dunes, shaped by sands millions of years old, are among the highest in the world. Known as the Living Desert, the dunes of the Namib abound with wildlife and over 114 bird species.
Location
- A 1hr 15min fixed-wing or a 1hr 30min helicopter flight from Windhoek, followed by a short 10min road transfer to the lodge.
- There are also scheduled daily charter flights to the lodge’s private airstrip
- The lodge is a 400km. drive from Windhoek and a 380km. drive from Swakopmund on good quality gravel roads
Accomodation
Cradled against the ancient mountains, &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is renowned for its superlative accommodation overlooking the starkly beautiful Namib Desert. 10 exquisite suites offer the sophistication of simplicity, reflecting chic desert-inspired minimalism, and the two-bedroomed Star Dune Suite is ideal for families or groups of friends, who prefer more privacy.
Suites
Designed to capture the splendour and solitude of the desert, beautifully appointed rooms spread out along the curve of the escarpment, allowing absolute privacy. Each air conditioned glass-fronted suite is designed to complement the expansive views of the different habitats, perfectly framed from the spacious internal areas. Featuring a private veranda, bedroom with retractable skylights for in-bed star-gazing, a living room with a fireplace, an ensuite bathroom with a glass-encased rain shower offering 180º views, and a perfectly-positioned private plunge pool for some sublime respite after a long day in the desert heat.
All suites include star-viewing skylights, discrete music systems and customised personal bars. One of the most innovative features of the accommodation design is the way in which the extremes of the natural environment are harnessed to create energy and recycle waste water. Each suite is like its own solar power plant, producing enough energy to not only power the air conditioning, and all the super-comforts of a luxury lodge, but also the water treatment and recycling systems.
The Star Dune Suite
Creating an ideal family environment, or an ideal option for groups of friends, the Star Dune Suite consists of two suites linked by a covered walkway, with a private lounge and dining space. The combined amenities of this extended accommodation provide the perfect space for one and all to enjoy. For those family groups, our &Beyond guides and lodge team will provide a host of fun and interactive children’s activities.
All suites include star-viewing skylights, discrete music systems and customised personal bars. One of the most innovative features of the accommodation design is the way in which the extremes of the natural environment are harnessed to create energy and recycle waste water. Each suite is like its own solar power plant, producing enough energy to not only power the air conditioning, and all the super-comforts of a luxury lodge, but also the water treatment and recycling systems
Room Categories
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Infrastructure
At A Glance
- 10 air-conditioned glass desert suites
- 1 Star Dune Suite (two bedrooms, private lounge and dining area)
- State-of-the-art sustainable design
- In-room fireplaces for the colder months
- Indoor & outdoor showers
- Star-viewing skylights above the beds
- Private plunge pools
- Lodge Shop
- Observatory with a resident astronomer
- Walk-in wine cellar
- Interactive kitchen & central island bar
- A two-part wellness centre with a treatment room and gym
- Family-friendly with fun-filled WILDChild programme
- Oryx, Hartmann’s mountain zebra, springbok, ostrich and leopard
What do you pay for
Included
Guided:
- Sossusvlei Excursion
- Desert Spirit Experience
- Desert People Experience
- Desert Rock Experience
- Desert Drive
- Big Dune Walk
- Stargazing
Self-exploration:
- E-biking
- Hiking
Excluded
- Healing Earth Wellness Treatments
- Hot Air Ballooning
Wellness Treatments
Indulge in one of our many relaxing treatments for a truly authentic African spa experience that rejuvenates the mind, body and soul. &Beyond has partnered with Healing Earth, a leading natural, eco-friendly, and holistic spa and skincare company. This partnership has created a truly authentic African spa experience that rejuvenates and heals the mind, body and soul. There are a selection of treatments to choose from:
- Healing Earth African Shea Butter Ritual
- Soul of the Earth Celebration
- Quiet Mind Journey
- Earth Glow Body Polish and Wrap
- African Footprint Ritual
- African Handprint Ritual
Wildchild Adventures
- Get creative with ostrich shell art and make necklaces and broaches, or mosaic a vibrant picture frame or bowl.
- Revel in fine grains of silky sand as you enjoy sand painting with red dune sand, and paint pictures or fill glass bottles decoratively.
- Learn about dune history and ecology while you play.
- Enjoy San rock painting, and make bookmarks and fridge magnets with san art designs. Potato printing for the younger kids in San art designs is also available.
- Delight in monkey ball art and make your own monkey ball designs, using the local fruit as a canvas.
- Explore space, and craft solar system mobiles or bottle lid planets as hats for children (under 10), or be absorbed in an astronomy session with an astronomer (for older children).
- Be enchanted with storytelling and listen to traditional stories about the night skies from African tribes.
Age Of Child Activities Participation
- 0 — 5 years — Not permitted on lodge activities — Additional desert drives may be requested for children 3 — 5 years
- 6 — 15 years — Permitted on lodge activities excluding the use of quad bikes on the Desert Spirit experience ( 6 — 12 years at the lodge manager’s discretion )
- 16 years and older — Permitted on quad bikes as part of the Desert Spirit experience
Emerging from the landscape is &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, a spectacular masterpiece of glass, rock and steel pavilions with a bold geometric structure at the centre. The lodge extends over an ocean of dunes and gravel planes, in perfect harmony with its elemental surrounds. The guest area features floor to ceiling, frameless glass panels that fold away to reveal unobstructed desert vistas.
Other signature features include a one-of-a-kind gym, elevated and ideally positioned to catch the desert sunrise while doing an early-morning yoga session, or quick session on the treadmill before breakfast. A two-part wellness centre offers a treatment room and a private spa-bath, as well as a wet treatment room with a shower and bath, complete with its own skylight for early-evening star-gazing.
At sunset, wildlife is drawn to a nearby waterhole, a double bonus to sundowner time in the desert. The Sossusvlei skies, one of the world’s few Dark Sky Reserves, are a wonder-world of constellations. Every evening, guests are invited to celebrate these magnificent skies with a resident astronomer at the on-site, world-class observatory.
Desert adventures abound here, and small-group, personalised guest activities are on offer. Options include a Sossusvlei Excursion to climb ‘Big Daddy’ and a visit to Deadvlei, exploring the secrets of the dunes on foot and quad bike on the Desert Spirit Experience. Discover the ancient San Bushmen era on the Desert People Experience and the fascinating geology in the area on the Desert Rock Experience. Sip sundowners on a Desert Drive, strap on your boots for the Big Dune Walk, an exclusive adventure with the only private reserve featuring the iconic star dunes of Namibia, go stargazing, hot air ballooning, hiking, E-biking and unwind with Healing Earth Wellness Treatments.
Dining
An inviting central-island bar and comfortable sitting room allows for convivial conversation, while a number of smaller spaces offer a more intimate option. The interactive kitchen design allow for guests to create their own dishes and menu should they wish to. A range of singular interior and exterior dining spaces ensures guests never dine in the same place twice. A fine selection of wines from an impressive walk-in wine cellar complements sublime meals, while the Lodge Shop displays Namibia’s finest craft offerings.
Private room dinner
A private, romantic evening exclusively for the two of you, be enchanted by the magnificence of the desertscape as you sip sundowners gazing out over the infinite emptiness. Savour an intimate, delectable meal with just yourselves, the endless skies, and the absolute silence over the vast landscape. Afterwards, snuggle up for spectacular stargazing from your retractable skylight above the bed — dreamy.
Characteristics
- Exceptional stargazing, with star-viewing skylights and fully equipped observatory
- Situated on the edge of the Namib Sand Sea, the biggest dune field south of the Sahara
- Experienced, knowledgeable guides, each one exceptionally specialised in their unique skill and interest
- A place of wellness and holistic connectivity.