Desert Horizons, Sossusvlei to the Kunene

$6,270.00

*Indicative of per person sharing. Subject to availability, season, reserve fees, and exclusive of seasonal flight transfers

Trace Namibia’s desert spine from Sossusvlei’s apricot dunes to Palmwag’s rhino country and the far Kunene River. Stay at intimate camps, use the private Kulala gate for quiet dune hours, track black rhino with Save the Rhino Trust, then drift the Kunene between golden dunes and Angola’s mountains. Quiet luxury, starry nights, effortless light aircraft links.

Highlights/Activities

Private Kulala gate to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, sunrise and sunset dune outings, e-bike rides, rooftop sleep outs, guided night walks, Sesriem Canyon stop, black rhino tracking with Save the Rhino Trust, nature drives in Palmwag, desert adapted elephant and giraffe sightings, stargazing, scenic light aircraft sectors, Kunene River boating when water levels allow, quad bike outings, guided walks, respectful Himba cultural visit, pool time with desert views.

Countries Covered: Namibia

*Indicative of per person sharing. Subject to availability, season, reserve fees, and exclusive of seasonal flight transfers

Trace Namibia’s desert spine from Sossusvlei’s apricot dunes to Palmwag’s rhino country and the far Kunene River. Stay at intimate camps, use the private Kulala gate for quiet dune hours, track black rhino with Save the Rhino Trust, then drift the Kunene between golden dunes and Angola’s mountains. Quiet luxury, starry nights, effortless light aircraft links.

Highlights/Activities

Private Kulala gate to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, sunrise and sunset dune outings, e-bike rides, rooftop sleep outs, guided night walks, Sesriem Canyon stop, black rhino tracking with Save the Rhino Trust, nature drives in Palmwag, desert adapted elephant and giraffe sightings, stargazing, scenic light aircraft sectors, Kunene River boating when water levels allow, quad bike outings, guided walks, respectful Himba cultural visit, pool time with desert views.

Countries Covered: Namibia

 

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Day 1 - 4 - Kulala Desert Lodge, Sossusvlei, Namibia

  • Brick and canvas tents under thatch open to a veranda with dune views. Each tent has an en-suite bathroom with indoor shower, double basin vanity and flush toilet, plus easy chairs, writing desk, luggage rack, electronic safe, ceiling and pedestal fans, tea and coffee and complimentary in tent Wi Fi. Behind the tent, stairs lead to a private rooftop sleepout platform for stargazing when conditions allow. Hot water bottles and extra blankets are provided in winter.

  • Kulala Desert Lodge sits on the 27,000 hectare Kulala Wilderness Reserve bordering the Namib Naukluft National Park, with the closest access to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei via the private Kulala gate. The main area combines indoor and outdoor dining and a bar, a rooftop for panoramic views, a pool with shaded loungers, a reading nook and main area Wi Fi. Optional hot air ballooning lifts off from the private reserve at sunrise.

  • Private gate access to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, sunrise and sunset dune excursions, guided nature drives in closed 4 x 4 vehicles with pop up roofs, guided walks, night walks for nocturnal life, electric fat wheel e-bike outings, Tsauchab River nature trail, running trails on the reserve, scenic sundowners, birding, stargazing with a laser pointer, rooftop sleepouts, optional hot air ballooning over the Namib Sand Sea.

 
Private deck at Desert Rhino Camp suite with sunrise views across the Damaraland mountains, Namibia

Day 7 - 10 - Serre Cafema, Kunene, Namibia

  • Each suite features a king or twin-size bed draped in mosquito netting, a sunken lounge with armchairs and a writing desk, and en-suite bathrooms with both indoor and outdoor showers, double basins, and locally inspired décor. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto a wrap‑around veranda with a hammock and shaded bench, ideal for private dining or simply soaking in the stunning river and desert views.

  • Serra Cafema is one of the most remote and soul-stirring lodges in Africa, set on the banks of the Kunene River in Namibia’s far northwest. Surrounded by desert mountains, rocky ridges, and golden dunes, the camp is a true oasis in the arid Hartmann’s Valley. With a swimming pool, riverfront lounge, library, and open-air dining deck, you will unwind in comfort while immersed in vast wilderness.

  • Boat trips on the Kunene River, guided nature drives through Hartmann’s Valley, walking safaris in desert and dune landscapes, scenic quad biking, cultural visits with the Himba community, birdwatching along the riverbanks, private in-room dining on the deck, sundowners with panoramic views, stargazing under Namibia’s night sky, swimming pool overlooking the river, relaxed riverfront lounge and library.

Couple overlooking the Deadvlei clay pan and dunes near Kulala Desert Lodge

Day 4 - 7 - Desert Rhino Camp, Damaraland, Namibia

  • Elegant canvas suites rest on raised decks with wide desert views. Each suite has an en-suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, a double vanity and a separate toilet. Interiors include easy loungers, a chaise at the bed, a ceiling fan, an electronic safe, tea and coffee facilities, a hairdryer and complimentary in-tent Wi-Fi. A wraparound deck leads to a shaded outdoor lounge and an elevated viewing perch for stargazing.

  • Set within Namibia’s Palmwag Concession in Damaraland, Desert Rhino Camp blends into a dramatic world of rocky plains and dry riverbeds. The main area gathers guests around a pool with sun deck, raised lounge, dining and bar decks, a campfire, and a small waterhole in front of camp. Signature experiences include tracking free-roaming black rhino with Save the Rhino Trust, unhurried nature drives, and star-rich night skies.

  • Black rhino tracking with Save the Rhino Trust (SRT) rangers, day and afternoon nature drives, guided nature walks, scorpion walks, birding, full-day outings with picnic lunch, sundowner drives, hiking trails, bush picnics, bush dinners, stargazing with a laser pointer, community drumming sessions.

 
Serra Cafema main deck on the Kunene River, sunset light and outdoor seating, Namibia
 

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