Things to Do at Sossusvlei Desert Lodge

Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is situated in NamibRand Nature Reserve offering guests a number of thrilling desert experiences, from hot-air balloon trips, E-biking, hiking, quad biking, big dune walk, rock art desert people experience and scenic desert drives.

Hot Air Ballooning

From the height of a hot-air balloon ride (at an extra cost),  the view of the orange dunes and seas of dune grass is unparalleled. This bird's-eye view of the desert is an once-in-a-lifetime experience. Hot-air ballooning over the Namib allows for amazing photographic opportunities - just don't drop your camera!

Scenic Desert Drives

In the cool of morning and evening, the resident naturalist will take you on a four-wheel drive open vehicle to explore the open grass plains, fossilised sand dunes and orange sand dune belts of the NamibRand Nature Reserve during your Namibia tour. In the desert, many of the real attractions are small and well-camouflaged and will be pointed out by your expert guides.

Sand Dune Experience

More exciting optional extras are a guided 4x4 excursion to spectacular Sossusvlei, site of the highest sand dunes on earth. You may also choose to go on guided 4x4 excursions to Sesriem Canyon or the famous Sossusvlei pans, resting place of the Tsauchab River. Excursions on ATVs (automatic, all-terrain, four-wheel motorcycles) are also available.

Walking Safaris

Guided walks are available or you may explore on your own along marked walking trails. Dune Walks and the Desert Rock Experience are excursions allowing for walking tours of Deadvlei and other geological attractions.

Stargazing

For stargazers, the crisp, dry desert air provides unrivalled opportunities to be mesmerised by the Milky Way. Tribute to its prime position is Sossusvlei Desert Lodge's own observatory, housing the most powerful electronic telescope in Namibia outside the National Observatory. Knowledgeable field guides will direct you through the southern skies and tell of the expanding cosmos.

Quad Biking and E-Biking

Ride an e-bike through the arid beauty and vastness of the Sossusvlei dunes. These clever bicycles are equipped with a battery-powered 'assist' that provides a boost via a throttle when cycling. They are simple to ride and a lot of fun. An 11km (6.8 mi) or a 19km (11.8 mi) route are the two alternatives.

Desert People Experience

Put on your walking shoes and travel back to the time of the San Bushmen. You'll also learn about the impact that Nama pastoralists, intrepid prospectors, and tough desert farmers had on the desert. Follow your knowledgeable guide into the unspoiled Namib Desert, which is covered in San rock art.

Discover historic locations and learn about the San people's culture and age-old customs, who are the oldest residents of Southern Africa.


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