Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp Namibia

Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp
Wilderness Safaris

Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp is situated 34 kilometres from Sesriem, the entrance to Sossusvlei within the heart of Namibia's Namib Desert. This is one of the most remarkable sites in the Namib Naukluft Park and the Namib Desert. Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp Namibia
The camp is situated on the 21 000 hectare Kulala Wilderness Reserve with wonderful desert scenery. It affords access to Sossusvlei while also offering privacy and exclusivity. The property harbours vast desert plains and rugged mountains with views onto the dunes in the distance. The camp has been built near the top of a mountain, using natural materials of brick, rock, timber and thatch, and provides a refuge from the desert. There are only nine guest rooms, each with its own private plunge pool.
The rooms are superbly appointed and offer comfort and atmosphere. The en suite bathrooms also have panoramic views overlooking the plains below and have hot and cold running water, showers and flush toilets. The main living area is under thatch with a pool. There is an outdoor deck where guests enjoy dinner under the stars and a dedicated stargazing platform with a powerful telescope for those keen on admiring the night skies. The Namib is considered by many to be the finest stargazing area in Southern Africa.
On the edge of the oldest desert in the world, this is not a game rich area, however, whatever game we see is interesting and dramatised by the contrast between the desert and animals like springbok, gemsbok (Oryx) and ostrich who manage to survive in these harsh conditions. Night drives using spotlights offer sightings of cape fox, aardwolf, black-backed jackals, bat eared foxes and spotted hyena.

Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp Namibia, room Directions:

Take the main road B1 going south, and turn right into the road C24 after Rehoboth. In about 36 km turn into the road 1261 going through Reemhoogte Pass (alternatively you can take other roads through one of the mountain passes to the Namib). Later you join road C14 and after Solitaire petrol station you turn into C36 road. The turn-off to Wilderness Camp is signposted around 20 km from turn-off onto the road to Sesriem.

Facilities and statistics:

Member of Hospitality Association of Namibia, 18 beds are available in the 9 bungalows, swimming pool, tours to Namib Naukluft National Park. Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp, Namibia

Activities:

Activities include an early morning excursions in 4x4 vehicles to the magnificent Sossusvlei dunes and the "vlei" itself at the end of the Tsauchab River - a dry river bed that flows only in years of exceptional rainfall. Breakfasts are served under the spreading camel thorn acacias in Sossusvlei before returning to camp in the midday via the nearby Sesriem Canyon. Afternoon activities are on the property ~ taking in the desert scenery and its unique fauna and flora. Wonderful early morning ballooning safaris are offered as an optional extra.

2008 rates per night per person - FI:

	Per Person Per Night		Single Room Supplement Per Night
Adults	01 December - 15 June 2008	16 June - 30 November 2008	01 December - 15 June 2008	16 June - 30 November 2008
Per person sharing	N$ 2989	N$ 4089	N$ 1649	N$ 1649
Child Sharing Per Night	N$ 1869	N$ 2555	-	-

CHILDREN'S POLICY

Minimum age is 8 years.
8 - 12 years old sharing with parents or in family unit: above discounted rates.
13 years old and above: full rate even if sharing with parents.

Sossusvlei Morning Excursion & Afternoon Property Excursion

Summer:
Wake-up call 05h00
Light breakfast - consisting of cereals, yoghurt, muffins, croissants, bread, fruit, juice, coffee, tea. Depart from camp at 05h45 through the private gate situated +/- 45km away from Sossusvlei. Not many animals will be encountered while driving through this section of the Namib Naukluft Park. Stunning landscapes, dry river beds and contrasting sand dunes reflecting the morning sun rays capture the eye while driving towards Sossusvlei Pan where the seasonal Tsauchab River meets the ever encroaching barrier of red sand.

Guests will have the opportunity to walk to Dead Vlei which is 1,1km from the parking area. Almost all our guests prefer scaling the Big Daddy dune +/- 345ft high to take Photographs of this fascinating landscape. This activity alone can take up to two hours. Guest who prefers to take it easy can explore the dry pans and surrounding sand dunes in the area. A hearty brunch with beverages is served round about 10h00 at the picnic tables in Sossusvlei consisting of, cold meats, chicken drumsticks, mini sausage rolls, samoosas, spring rolls, cheese platter, salads, breads, juice, coffee, tea and fruit platter.

Guests arrive back at the lodge between 12h00 - 13h00.

Afternoon Property Excursion including Sundowners

This activity starts with beverages, savoury and cakes in the main area where everybody meets at 17h00, departing at 17h30. The drive is conducted on our 30 000ha property with the possibility of seeing Oryx, Springbok, Ostrich, Jackal and Hyena but, sightings are not guaranteed. The main focus is the scenic landscape and the panoramic vista of the Namib Desert. The vehicle will stop at a suitable spot where sundowner's drinks and snacks can be enjoyed while the sun sets over the red dunes Guests will return to Camp between 20h00 and 20h30 to freshen up and have dinner.

Winter
Sossusvlei trips wake-up call 04h30
Depart 05h15
Return 12h00-13h00

Scenic Nature Drive
Depart 16h30
Return round about 19h00

6 nights or longer in any of Wilderness Safaris' camps & lodges (except Skeleton Coast):
3% discount!

Full list of camps and lodges is here

All Wilderness Safaris' establishments: due to a high demand the full balance is due strictly not later than 10 weeks prior to arrival!
Special meals can be booked in advance. Rates are subject to change without prior notice should tax be increased or Government levies introduced. Rates include Namibian Value Added Tax.

Reservations & information:

Elena Travel Services & Car Hire CC
P.O. Box 3127 Windhoek, Namibia
Fax: +264 61 244558
E-mail: info@namibweb.com

To book:

1) you can e-mail us requesting information and/or rates

Reservations are only accepted in writing: by fax or via e-mail.
Final availability confirmation: in writing: by fax or via e-mail.