Highlights
- Hot air ballooning
- Lots of desert activities
- Myriad of game
Start planning your tailor-made trip by calling one of our specialists on 855 686 7694
EnquireKulala Desert Lodge is located in the Sossusvlei in the southwest region of Namibia. The surrounding 67,000-acre Kulala Wilderness Reserve is home to a variety of animals, and provides a great location for guests to try out unique activities such as ballooning and quad-biking.
Guest accommodation consists of 23 timber suites (the ‘kulalas’). Each is fitted with stone bathrooms and an upper deck that allows guests to sleep under the stars. The main stone-under-thatch lodge houses a number of communal facilities including a restaurant, bar, lounge, swimming pool, and wrap-around veranda overlooking the scenic red dunes.
Activities here centre on the lodge’s location in the expansive desert. Guests can explore the iconic red Sossusvlei dunes on foot, on nature or sundowner drives, by quad bike, by horse, or by hot air balloon, which is particularly attractive to photographers looking to get some snaps of the famous Namibian desert. There are also a number of other places to see hidden in the desert, including the Sesriem Canyon or Dead Vlei, home to fossilised trees. Animals commonly spotted include gemsbok, ostriches, black-backed jackals, dune larks, and springboks.
Children of all ages are welcome. Two of the suites combine to create a family unit, with a shared bathroom suitable for families with younger children. An additional four rooms pair up with shared decks, suitable for families with older children.
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- Located in the Namib-Naukluft National Park
- 25 Chalets
- Swimming pools
- Guided activities available
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- Private access to Namib-Naukluft NP
- Roof top sala to sleep under stars
- Guided activities available
- Optional horse riding & balloon flights.
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- 10 Pitches
- Shared ablutions
- Swimming Pool
- near Solitaire
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- Remote desert location
- Near Namib-Naukluft National Park
- Choose from chalets or tents
- Optional sleep-outs under the stars
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- Breath-taking location close to Sossusvlei
- Exclusive, luxurious facilities
- Hot air balloon rides
- Wilderness Safari Portfolio
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- Stunning panoramic views
- Affordable yet stylish lodging
- Guided horse riding safaris
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- Isolated yet well-equipped property
- Choice of tents or chalets
- Spectacular desert setting
- Guided tours of Sossusvlei
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- Stunning scenery, secluded location
- Hiking trails and palaeontological interest
- Swimming pool
- Friendly and down to earth feel
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- Mobile Trekking Camp
- Sleep out under the stars
- Stretcher mattresses with Duvet
- Hot bucket shower & open air toilet
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- Exquisite desert location
- Luxurious canvas chalets
- Seclusion and tranquility
- Wolwedans Portfolio
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- Intimate camp
- Spacious, luxurious tents
- Stunning desert landscapes
- Wolwedans Portfolio
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- Total privacy and exclusivity
- Stunning desert setting
- Perfect for families or honeymooners
- Wolwedans Portfolio
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- Campsite
- 3 Private Pitches
- Private Ablutions
- Wilderness Location
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- Secluded and exclusive
- Enchanting setting
- Stunning scenery
- Wolwedans Portfolio
Hi Lisa,
The safari trip was excellent! The stay, the food and the people were all very nice. We were happy to have Ryan and Stanley as our game drive guides they brought us up close to the animals and Ryan gave very good information throughout.
Would definitely recommend to friends who are interested in safaris :)
Also, thanks much for your help, particularly keeping the room for my Brother and his wife they’ve enjoyed the safari very much too!
Best regards,
Woan Chyi
Woan Chyi L
reviewing Cape Town & Kruger Safari
on 16 October 2019
We had a fantastic time and all the arrangements worked perfectly.
We were very impressed with the quality and service levels of all 4 locations visited and it was truly a holiday of a lifetime.
Thank you to you and to Lisa for giving us this experience.
Particular highlights for us – really the whole experience, but of particular impact:
Breathtaking scenery at Cathedral Peak Hotel
Rhino Ridge game drives incredible, thanks to guide (we had their head guide, Hala, who’s knowledge, enthusiasm, kindness, interaction, ability to spot wildlife was out of this world)
Luxury of Rhino Ridge (shower, food, views, service)
Immersion in nature, torch lit meal on last night and beach trip at Kosi Forest Lodge
Level of service, quality of food throughout
Catherine F
reviewing South Africa Safari, Beach and Wetlands
on 04 September 2019
We had a fantastic time. Thank you and it went smoothly in the main except for British Airways!
The trip had the right degree of luxury and relaxation (for me) and adventure (all of us).
A few points:
Driving directions to Umlunghi Lodge were slightly wrong. The driving directions should read at the 4th roundabout take the first exit and turn right over the railway. We loved it there. Anton, Bianca and her son and Harriet were very informative and entertaining. The snake talk and handling, night walks and seeing scorpions and the walk in the bush and "bumping" into a giraffe were really special. The kayak trip to Makuzi pan that the lodge organised was good and Tomaz was very informative and kept a respectful distance from the hippos.3 nights was plenty.Rhino River Lodge game reserve was incredibly luxurious and we felt very looked after. The lion siting in camp the day we arrived sent an extra frisson of excitement down our spines. It was easy to forget there were predators that could attack us with all that luxury. The staff and guides (Karl) were knowledgeable and invested in their set up. We saw rhinos with baby, cheetahs with young, porcupine, Genet, wildebeast, Impala, Lion with young, buffalo, a puff adder, ostrich, zebra and giraffes. 4 nights was also plenty.
They all served great food but I felt Ghost Mountain Inn topped the lot. The variety was amazing. We arrived at 10.30 but could not get into our room until 2 ish. The service was not so personal I guess because it is larger (far more than 50 rooms). We had been a bit spoilt at Rhino River! My daughter and I had some treatments at the Spa and loved it. We also went on a large boat trip on Jonzi and had a closer encounter with a large bull hippo and also a hike up Ghost Mountain with Patrick who was very informative and passionate about his people and his country. Isaac the other guide there took us on the boat trip and pointed out the sugar cane harvest on the way. he was very informative also.Lastly, Lalaria Lodge was fabulous and we all piled into the surf of the Indian Ocean. There was hardly anyone on the beach. It was "too cold" according to the landlady. The view from her terrace was of the ocean and whales breaching in the distance. I could have sat there all day. She very kindly provided us with a Scrabble board of her own for us to play. We took a Microlight ride from Ballito over the coastline in the hope of seeing whales and dolphins but no luck. If we had stayed longer we might have gone on a boat trip from Durban. We had a meal at a restaurant called Mozambique which was great fun with vast portions, plenty of carbs and fresh seafood!
The value of the Rand to the Pound was excellent and therefore we felt that we got excellent value which also played a large part!
Katrina P
reviewing South Africa Bush & Beach Safari For Families
on 02 September 2019