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Kulala Desert Lodge

4.0 of 5
Namib Desert | Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft Park, Namibia
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Sydney, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

A huge thank you to Safari Online. We wouldn't of thought e.g booking this lodge if its wasn't for Walter. What didn't we do here Sleep over the stars- i saw my first ever shooting star Climbed sand dunes Quad biking walk on a sossusvie This lodge offers a morning and night drive Chris our ranger was outstanding he was... More

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Oakland, California
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36 reviews 36 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Memorable: Staff singing and dancing upon arrivals, departure, and dinner time. Great staff spirit. The food was excellent, on par with fine dining. Small but cool pool to pass the heat of the day. Staff met us on safari with full catered lunch in the bush. Wonderful local guides who found fauna and flora, hitting the right notes on the... More

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Kampala, Uganda
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10 hotel reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

We had two wonderful days at Kulala. We did the dunes trip with them as well. The opportunity to sleep on the roof of the chalet and gaze at the stars almost all night was fantastique! Staff are so helpful, friendly and have great sense of humor. The whole setting of the lodge is just beautiful. The sunsets are just... More

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Stavanger, Norway
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

After touring "all over" Namibia, we ended up at Kulala Desert Lodge. This is one of Namibia's best situated lodges in terms of its proximity to the sand dunes at Sossusvlei. As Kulala Lodge has a private entrance to the park the Sossuvlei excurison can by-pass the main park entrance at Sesriem. There are 12 Kulala's, or "tents", each one... More

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Durban, South Africa
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5 hotel reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

We stayed her for two nights, this place is truly a little piece of heaven and the staff here are truly angels. I have never come across such friendly and accommodating staff anywhere else, the smiles, friendliness and joy that these people express make one feel so welcomed and truly at home. The accommodation are individual raised cabins, spacious, clean,... More

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Suffolk
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

We arrived as a group were leaving for an evening tour of Sesriem and although we were asked if we wanted to go, after the seven hour drive from Windhoek we just wanted to unwind. We had chosen to drive the C26 partly so that could see the view at the top of the Spreetshoogte Pass. Frequent stops to look... More

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London, United Kingdom
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16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

Be prepared for quite a sight when you get to Kulala. After driving in the middle of nowhere, amazing desert, you see in the distance a small number of cute dwellings. The set up is stunning. All the tented rooms overlook the amazing red sand dunes. They are about 15 tented rooms around the main lodge. The main lodge is... More

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San Diego, California
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12 hotel reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

Spent two nights at the Kulala lodge. As many have pointed out it is hot here, but then it is Namibia in the summer so that is expected. The small pool is great to cool off in. The tents/huts/kulala's are very nicely maintined. We had a family hut and although the temperature was fine at night for us the kids... More

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Epsom, Surrey, England
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41 hotel reviews
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69 helpful votes 69 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

First stop on our Itinerary after driving down from Windhoek in mid-Oct 2012 Good location albeit a bit stark, staring out across rock scree desert to distant Red Sand Dunes. Tents are quite basic and can and did get prett chilly when the wind picked-up (every day). We did not opt to sleep on the roof, as when I went... More

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London
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9 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2012

Great place to stay when visiting Sossuvlei. The staff was very friendly and helpful but there were some issues that unfortunately detracted from the enjoyment of our stay. There were no keys for our bedrooms, and were told we did not need keys! The safe in the room had no instructions, it was not straight forward to use and we... More

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Also Known As:
Kulala Desert Hotel
Kulala Desert Hotel Namib-Naukluft Park
Address: Namib Desert | Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft Park, Namibia
Region: Namibia > Khomas Region > Namib-Naukluft Park
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #11 of 27 Speciality lodging in Namib-Naukluft Park
Price range (per night): ₹13,255 - ₹29,910
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Hidden at the foot of the majestic Sossusvlei dunes, a private entrance to Namib Naukluft Park makes Kulala Desert Lodge the closest location to Sossusvlei, while magnificent views of its famous red dunes, mountainous scenery and vast open plains makes it the most spectacular. The camp comprises 19 thatched and canvas "kulalas" 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 the stars. The main area, with northern African-inspired décor, has a lounge, dining area, plunge pool, and wrap-around veranda overlooking a waterhole. Activities impress guests with the overwhelming magnitude, solitude and tranquility of the desert and include private tours to Sossusvlei, horse riding, hot air ballooning (at extra cost), scenic nature walks, eco-sensitive guided quad-biking and drives to view the desert’s fascinating flora and fauna. ... more   less 

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