&Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge

Namibian vibe

Right in the heart of the Namib Desert Nature Reserve lies a true gem that is perfectly integrated into nature: the &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, featuring just 10 villas built from local stone and fitted with large picture windows offering breathtaking panoramas of the vast desert expanses. An audacious renovation carried out by the South African architectural firm Fox Browne Creative in 2019 gave rise to modern villas in shades of grey, offering a seating area with a fireplace, a bedroom area with a skylight above the bed for stargazing, and a spacious deck with a private plunge pool. By day, you will set off to explore the Namib Desert and its wonders. In the evening, you will enjoy refined dishes either out in the desert under the starry sky, on the open terrace by candlelight, or in the lodge's panoramic dining room. It is here that you will fully appreciate, in this enchanting natural setting, the serenity of the place and the rare privilege of feeling completely alone in the world!

STYLE

A modern, natural and above all very mineral atmosphere right in the middle of the desert

SITUATION

In a private reserve of over 12,000 ha, in the Namib desert

CAPACITY

10 suites with private pool including 1 family suite

HIGHLIGHTS

The original architecture of the lodge blends wonderfully into a landscape of breathtaking beauty

THE EXPERIENCES

  • Cooling off in the lodge's swimming pool
  • Hiking or quad biking
  • Climbing the Sossusvlei dunes (Dune 45, Big Daddy)
  • Set off to discover the Sesriem canyon on foot, explore the NamibRand reserve and its mysterious «fairy circles»
  • Soaring over the Namib Desert in a hot-air balloon or aboard a light aircraft
  • Take the hiking trails alone or accompanied by a guide
  • Stargazing with your telescope from your villa

THE EXTRAORDINARY

Enjoy a magical and unforgettable experience soaring over the Sossusvlei sand dunes at early morning aboard a hot-air balloon. At the whim of the winds, you will marvel at the varying shades of colour of the dunes, the vastness of the landscapes unfolding before your eyes and the unique light of the rising sun. Following this flight, you will enjoy a delicious breakfast in the great outdoors, accompanied by a glass of champagne. The lodge can be combined with Desert Rhino Camp in Damaraland for a more comprehensive experience of Namibia.

ETHICS

The redesign of the villas at the &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge goes hand in hand with ecology, and a whole series of measures have been taken to this end, ranging from the perfect integration of the structures into the landscape, the use of natural materials, the installation of solar panels, water collection and recycling, etc. View the official website by clicking on this lien.