The Establishment
Kanaan Desert Retreat
Maltahohe5:30 from Windhoek
Kanaan Desert Retreat is situated perfectly as a stop-over between the main tourist attractions of Sossusvlei, Luderitz, Fish River Canyon, and Orange River areas. Kanaan Desert Retreat is described as the highlight of the D707, because of its diverse scenery between the Tiras Mountains and the beautiful red Namib dune belt. Road D707 is also known as the most scenic route in Namibia.
Did You Know?
- Bordering 35km of the Namib Naukluft Park with its breathtaking photogenic dune belt to the west and the Tiras Mountains to the east and unbelievable vista’s all over the property.
- Kanaan Desert Retreat is a 33 000ha nature reserve home to free roaming mountain zebra, kudu, springbok, ostrich, oryx, caracal, hyena and jackal
- Insight and participation into our research on Carnivore Ecology with special focus on brown hyena.
- Pristine and unique photography and filming opportunities with a combination of Breath-taking Sceneries, Red Dunes, Ancient San Cultures, Cheetah and Caracal (pre-arranged).
What To Do?
Ideal for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, geologists, hikers, or for those looking to get away from it all and absorb the tranquil seclusion and peacefulness of nature, Kanaan N/a’an ku sê Desert Retreat offers guests the opportunity to experience the following:
- Dune and Farm Sundowner Drive: See our panoramic sunset and enjoy a drink on the magical red dunes with endless views and vistas. Experience the fauna and flora so typical to this desert area and be inspired by the Quiver Tree Forest’s will to survive in the barren land.
- Photography Opportunities: Kanaan N/a’an ku sê is a photographers dream offering you a chance to capture great shots of the oldest desert in the world as well as wildlife. Ambassador carnivores from our Conservation Project include Cheetah and Caracal and the photography of these is just so much easier on this property both for the animal and the photographer.
- Conservation and Research Experiences: At Kanaan N/a’an ku sê Desert Retreat we are committed to playing a key role in the conservation and protection of Namibian Wildlife and Land, therefore we have joined forces with the Brown Hyaena Research Project under the leadership of Dr. Ingrid Wiesel, who obtained her PhD in Predatory and Foraging behavior of Brown Hyaenas. By researching the brown hyena in its natural habitat, solutions can hopefully be created for the long-term conservation and survival of free-ranging hyaena and its fragile habitat.