Overview

Cradled against the ancient mountains, &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is renowned for its luxurious accommodation overlooking the starkly beautiful Namib Desert. Designed to capture the splendour and solitude of the desert, just ten stone and glass villas spread out along the curve of the escarpment, allowing absolute privacy.

WHAT SETS US APART

• Exceptional star gazing, with star-viewing skylights and fully equipped observatory

• Mysterious fairy circles

• Beautiful views over the desert plains

• Sense of timelessness and tranquillity

• Africa’s first International Dark Sky Reserve

• Africa’s biggest private nature reserve

• Situated on the edge of the Namib Sand Sea, the biggest dune field south of the Sahara

• Variety of dune types

• Magnificent open spaces

• The tranquillity of the desert

• Specially adapted desert wildlife – oryx, springbok, Burchell’s zebra, bat eared foxes, as well as a variety of insects and lizards 

Each air conditioned suite is furnished to complement the majestic hues of the desert and features a private veranda, split-level bedroom and living room with fireplace, ensuite glass-encased bathroom and outdoor shower. The villas are equipped with a star-viewing skylight, discrete music system and a custom-stocked personal bar.

The guest area, where walls have become windows that fold away completely, boasts unimpeded desert vistas. The split-level lodge boasts a fire-lit bar, comfortable sitting room, wraparound veranda and Safari Shop. A fine selection of wines from an impressive walk-in wine cellar complements the delicious meals. Guests can escape the desert heat with a revitalising midday dip in the pool, fed by water from an underground spring. At sunset, animals are drawn to a nearby waterhole, enhancing desert sundowner drinks.

ACTIVITIES

• Nature drives

• Excursions to Sossusvlei, Sesriem Canyon and Dead Vlei

• Guided nature walks

• Hiking trails

• Quad bike excursions

• San rock paintings

• Stargazing at a state-of-the-art observatory, accompanied by a resident astronomer

• Ballooning

• Scenic flights

• Petrified dune

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