Kulala Desert Lodge

The Establishment

'Kulala' -  which means to sleep, to rest, to feel the space and silence

Kulala Desert Lodge is situated within the arid Namib Desert on the private 37 000ha Kulala Wilderness Reserve and is the closest private lodge to the iconic red dunes of the Sossusvlei.

The lodge comprises of 23 thatched and canvas "kulalas" ("to sleep" in Oshiwambo) with en-suite bathrooms and verandas. Each unit is built on a wooden platform to catch the cooling breezes and has a deck on the flat rooftop where bedrolls are placed for guests to sleep under open night skies if the weather is fair.

From Kulala Desert Lodge guests can witness the wonders of the sparsely distributed desert-adapted wildlife such as ostrich, springbok and gemsbok as they eke out an existence. Smaller creatures such as bat-eared fox, black-backed jackal, porcupine, Cape fox and aardwolf can be seen at night in the cool desert air. One bird, the aptly named Dune Lark, has its entire global distribution limited to the area, so dependent is it on the area's characteristic sands.

Did You Know?

• Kulala is the only privately owned lodge that has an exclusive short cut via a separate entrance to Sossusvlei, available only for guests on guided morning excursion with the lodge 
• Entry into the park via the private gate is at sunrise
• The Namib Rand Nature Reserve and Kulala Wilderness Reserve have removed all fences between these two private reserves
• Cheetah have been reintroduced in the Namib Rand and Kulala Wilderness Reserve and are thriving, though are rarely seen
• Game Viewing -A waterhole in front of the main building gives the opportunity to see gemsbok (oryx), Springbok, bat-eared fox, aardwolf, ostrich and jackal
• One of the many fascinating bird species, the Dune Lark, has its entire global distribution limited to the area

What To Do?

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Facilities

• The thatch-roofed main area is built entirely of clay bricks and includes 23 units including family tented rooms, reception, lounge, bar, dining room and veranda 
• there is one computer with internet available 
• A central swimming pool with shaded area 
• Stargazing deck 
• 220v power available in each kulala, 24 hours a day 
• Video battery recharging facilities available; please bring spare battery and adaptors 
• Drinking water is supplied

Policies

DRINKS POLICY

• Local drinks and house-wines are included if guests are booked on the fully inclusive rate
• Guests booked on a dinner, bed and breakfast pay for all drinks directly

LAUNDRY POLICY

• Daily laundry service is included in the nightly tariff if on a Fully Inclusive basis; otherwise an extra cost applies

CHILDREN POLICY

• Children of all ages are accommodated and partake in activities with all other guests
• Children up to 16 years must share with an adults in the same room
• The minimum age for walking activities is 13 years and for quad biking it is 16 years

ADDITIONAL POLICIES

• No pets allowed
• All rooms are non-smoking/smoking only allowed in certain designated outside areas
• All rates VAT inclusive

Check-in from: 2:00PM – Check-out by: 10:00AM

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Rates

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