Kulala desert lodge

Kulala is a luxurious desert retreat situated in the private 37 000-hectare Kulala Wilderness Reserve in Sossusvlei – the gateway to Namibia’s Sand Sea with its towering dunes and clear starry skies.

Sossusvlei is situated within the Namib Desert, the oldest desert in the world, which itself is part of the Namib Naukluft National Park that stretches 400km south of Walvis Bay and is sandwiched between the west coast and the escarpment that runs parallel more than 100km inland. Its huge dunes and flat valley floors make up the archetypical view of the Namib that is world famous.

Accommodation at Little Kulala consists of 23  climate-controlled, thatched “kulalas” (the word means ‘to sleep’) which merge impeccably into the timeless desert landscape, with exquisite fittings and fixtures, and innovative bleached decks – each with a private plunge pool. Each kulala has a rooftop ‘skybed’ for romantic stargazing, with both indoor and outdoor showers.

Room Types

Standard Tent(s)

(21 ROOMS)

The camp comprises 21 brick and canvas, twin accommodation, under thatch – with en-suite facilities. Each built on a raised wooden platform, with gravel pathways on the ground linking through to the main area. A private rooftop area for sleep-outs under the stars completes each accommodation.

Family Unit(s)

(2 ROOMS)

There are two family units consisting of two bedrooms, each with two three quarter beds per bedroom, and own en-suite facilities. Separate entrances lead to each family unit, while a shared outdoor deck connects both units.

Standard Tent

Family Tent

Property Facilities
Electrical Outlets
En-Suite
Fan
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Laundry Service (Available)
Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Mosquito Nets
Safe
Tea / Coffee
Verandah

Room Facilities
Tented Camp
Family Accommodation
Solar Pool
Bar
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Library
Pool

Activities at Little Kulala start with morning guided drives to the spectacular towering dunes of Sossusvlei, through a private gate into the reserve.

Guided drives and walks are also offered on the private Kulala Wilderness Reserve with incredible views, desert-adapted wildlife and plants.

Desert-adapted wildlife to be seen on the Kulala Wilderness Reserve includes ostrich, springbok, gemsbok, spotted hyaena and the occasional brown hyaena. Smaller creatures such as bat-eared fox, black-backed jackal, porcupine, Cape fox and aardwolf can also be seen.

Activities on site

Bird Watching
Cycling
Game Drives
Sleep Outs
Walks (Guided)

Activities Nearby

Hot-air Ballooning

Nature drives

The 37 000-hectare private Kulala Nature Reserve offers exclusive wildlife-viewing opportunities including gemsbok (oryx), bat-eared fox, brown hyaena, and birds. Enjoy a coffee or sundowner stop in scenic parts of the reserve.

The Sundowner

Set out in the late afternoon for a nature drive and complete your excursion in a remote and dramatic spot on the reserve, sipping a gin and tonic while watching the sunset over the distant mountains or dunes.

Sleeping under the star

Sleep out under starry, starry skies on the roof or your kulala, lulled to sleep by the peaceful, nocturnal sounds of the Namib Desert.

Ancient sesriem canyon

This fascinating geographical formation is the result of water carving its way through the rocks over millions of years. At three kilometers long, walks through the gorge reveal distinct geographical layers, laid down over eons.

Wheeled Bike Excursions

Ideal for introducing your family to the natural wonders of Namibia, take in the sweeping scenery riding electric powered fat-wheeled bikes. A fun way to explore the spectacular open plains with your guide.

The Hot Safari

The balloon safari on the Kulala Wilderness Reserve offers a truly unique experience to soar silently above the magnificent sand dunes and desert, with a champagne breakfast being served at your landing site. *This activity is at additional cost and is closed from 15 January to 15 February.

Guided nature trails

Walking trails focus on becoming immersed in this remote area, as well as its scenic beauty and the fascinating, and surprisingly, diverse array of insects, reptiles and rodents which make this dry and harsh region their home. The Tsauchab River Trail takes a stroll along the dry riverbed close by the camp.

Visit Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei

Walking trails focus on becoming immersed in this remote area, as well as its scenic beauty and the fascinating, and surprisingly, diverse array of insects, reptiles and rodents which make this dry and harsh region their home. The Tsauchab River Trail takes a stroll along the dry riverbed close by the camp.

RATING

Adventures Camp

TYPE

Safari Lodge

NO. ROOMS

23

AVAILABLE SERVICES

Credit Card

CHILD POLICY

All ages are welcome. ( Please note that they are your responsibility whilst staying at the lodge.)

SPOKEN LANGUAGES

English

SPECIAL INTERESTS

Flora, Hiking, Nature, Star Gazing

Access

• There are scheduled daily charter flights to the lodge’s private airstrip
• For those interested in self-driving, the lodge is a 400-kilometre / 248-mile drive from Windhoek and a 380-kilometre / 236-mile drive from Swakopmund on good quality gravel roads. It is advisable to use a 4×4 vehicle during the rainy season, from November to May.

Kulala desert lodge

Some of the animals found in this area.

Skeleton Coastal National Park, Namibia

Oryx at the water hole – Kulala Desert Lodge

Ostrich on the look out – Kulala Desert Lodge

Impalas on the move – Kulala Desert Lodge

Springbok – Kulala Desert Lodge ( Credit Wikipedia)

Black-backed jackal – Desert Lodge (Credit Charles J. Sharp)

Cape fox – Kulala Desert Lodge (Credit Yathin S Krishnappa)

Porcupine – Desert Lodge (Credit Andrew Butko),

Aardwolf – (Credit Desert Lodge ( Credit Wikipedia commons)

Bat-eared fox – Kulala Desert Lodge (Credit Yathin S Krishnappa)

Buck-spoor spiders – Credit JMK

Antlions – Credit Wikipedia

Gecko – Credit Wikipedia

Some of the birds found in this area.

Skeleton Coastal National Park, Namibia

Common Ostrich – Credit Yathin S Krishnappa

Speckled Pigeon – Credit Kjeuring

Namaqua Sandgrouse – Credit Yathin sk

Double banded Sandgrouse – Credit lin padgham

Podiceps cristatus – Credit Bengt Nyman

podiceps nigricollis wikipedia

Spheniscus demersus -Credit Wikipedia