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HOODIA DESERT LODGE, SOSSUSVLEI

Serene desert lodge on the banks of the Tsauchab in the Namib-Naukluft National Park

HOODIA DESERT LODGE, SOSSUSVLEI

A RELAXED AMBIANCE TO APPRECIATE THE SURROUNDINGS

Set on the banks of the Tsauchab River, with an epic backdrop of mountains, Hoodia Desert Lodge offers comfortable accommodation and superb hospitality in this sweeping desert landscape.

The lodge boasts 11 thatched chalets, purposely positioned apart from each other to ensure guests have the space to unwind and enjoy the surroundings in privacy. Each has its own shaded deck in addition to en-suite bathrooms with open-air showers and large bathtubs. As well as your room, the lodge has several areas for relaxing in between activities, from the lounge – complete with a fireplace – to the pool area. There’s also a spacious outdoor terrace, the perfect spot to watch the sunset colour the landscape stunning shades of orange and red.

Ask our Namibia specialists to include Hoodia Desert Lodge on your luxury, tailor-made holiday and you will find yourself a mere 20 minutes from the iconic, fiery-red dunes of Sossusvlei. As well as excursions to the dunes, the lodge offers a variety of off-the-beaten-track experiences taking in little-visited corners of the desert. Activities are led by professional guides who will give you a deep insight into the region’s flora, fauna and geology.

OVERVIEW

HOODIA DESERT LODGE, SOSSUSVLEI

Hoodia Desert Lodge, at a glance

Serene desert lodge on the banks of the Tsauchab in the Namib-Naukluft National Park
Just 20 minutes from the Sesriem Gate, gateway to the magnificent Sossusvlei dunes
An owner-run property with a warm, welcoming hospitality
11 thatched and partially tented chalets with wooden furnishings and earthy colours
Ensuite bathrooms, air conditioning, open-air showers, coffee facilities, fridges and mosquito nets
Private decks overlooking the wonderful landscape
Chefs prepare delicious meals inspired by both international and local cuisine

For leisure and pleasure

Shaded pool area where you can escape from the desert heat
Full-day tours to the Sossusvlei dunes in 4×4 vehicles
Enjoy scenic sundowners out in the dunes
Lectures on the geology and history of the region from expert guides
Encounter the desert’s unique wildlife, including lizards, scorpions, spiders, ostrich, springbok and Oryx
Birding opportunities
Hiking in the Sesriem Canyon
The lodge can also arrange spectacular hot air balloon rides

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

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“Efficiently organised, everything went like clockwork. This is all the more remarkable since the tour involved considerable complexity.”

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