Sossusvlei
Star dunes with up to five crests rise 300m into the air and rank among the biggest in the world; the dune valleys are marked by vast clay pans where the Tsauchab River gave up its fight to reach the sea more than 60,000 years ago.
Besides the dunes and pans of Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon, a sideshow of activities and sights has developed around the region and there are plenty of game lodges that provide additional desert-adapted activities.Plants and birds are the dominant life form in this dessicated realm and they support a tiny world of mammals, reptiles and insects that, in the absence of coastal fog, seldom wander far from the rivercourse and its pans.
Day Itinerary
Flight: Windhoek – Sossusvlei 1 hour & 10 minutes
- You will be met on arrival by our representative to hand over your travel documents
- Meet your pilot and check in for your flight and briefing before taking to the Namibian skies
- Private charter flight from Windhoek to Sossusvlei over the Namib Naukluft Mountain Range
- Road transfer to the lodge on arrival
- 2 night FI package includes: Dinner, bed & breakfast; 1 x lunch on day of arrival or lunch packs on day of departure; 1 x Sundowner drive; 1 x Guided Sossusvlei excursion including a full picnic lunch in the dunes; Local branded drinks
- Highlights: Sossusvlei, Dead Vlei, Dune 45, Big Daddy, Elim Dune and the Sesriem Canyon
Overnight: Hoodia Desert Lodge
Hoodia Desert Lodge prides themselves on offering immaculate accommodation, personal and attentive service and that all incredible setting, so close to the highlights of the area, in the world's oldest desert.
Thomas and Henreza are the consummate hosts and their attention and enthusiasm are evident in every detail. From the warm welcome to the personalised recommendations what to do during your stay, they stop at nothing to ensure you have the best possible Sossusvlei experience.
Hoodia Desert Lodge is built on a small outcrop ringed by the Namib-Naukluft Mountains on the banks of the dry riverbed rising from that same spectacular mountain range. You are about 30 minutes’ drive to the entrance of Sossusvlei Park, which means you are far enough away to enjoy total peace and quiet but close enough to Sossusvlei to enjoy a full day among the world’s tallest dunes in the world’s oldest desert.
With just 11 chalets, Hoodia Desert Lodge is intimate and quiet. Each room is beautifully furnished with the unique desert colours and textures as inspiration. An outdoor shower or bath in the desert is something to remember for a long time. A large and shaded verandah encourages long lazy days soaking up the ancient stillness of the Namib Desert and if it all gets too much, you can cool off in the plunge pool at the main lodge.
Dining is an experience in itself with Henreza taking great pride in her fair that extends beyond the meat-heavy traditions of Namibia; the wine list pairs well with the variety of dishes and be sure to ask for an al fresco lunch or dinner to top it all off.
Basis
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Drinks (excl Premium Brands) Included