Kulala Wilderness Reserve
The privately owned and managed Kulala Wilderness Reserve borders with the Namib National Park, home to the famous red dunes and Sossusvlei.
Lodges in the Kulala Wilderness Reserve offer guided excursions into the dunes at Sossusvlei via a private access gate which means that you will likely be the very first people to arrive in the dunes in time for sunrise.
If you prefer to drive yourself into the dunes then the main access gate into the park at Sesriem is just a 15km drive.
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The Kulala Wilderness Reserve came into existence in 1996. After years of rehabilitation from subsistence farming, when the most common animal to be spotted was a goat, there are now many desert-adapted wildlife species seen regularly on the Kulala Wilderness Reserve and hardly a game drive goes by without spotting the iconic oryx or gemsbok for which the Sossusvlei area and Namibia in general is well known.
There are many small desert dwelling creatures on the Kulala Wilderness Reserve and other desert adapted animals you will likely see on your excursions, or maybe even from the decking on your chalet or villa, include ostrich and springbok.
Sossusvlei and the surrounding area is best known however for the spectacular Namib Desert landscapes rather than for the wildlife and all the accommodation in Kulala Wilderness Reserve offers amazing desert views from the comfort of your Sossusvlei "home" at Kulala Desert Lodge or Little Kulala Camp.
Kulala Desert Lodge
Kulala Desert Lodge in Kulala Wilderness Reserve accommodates guests in rustic chalets built from thatch and canvas with stunning views and rooftop access for star gazing and sleeping if you prefer sleeping under the stars.
The thick thatch helps to keep the chalets cool and chalets are well equipped to cater to guests needs including comfortable beds and en-suite bathrooms.
Price Guide: From N$5,430 - N$8,696 per person
Kulala Desert Lodge, Sossusvlei Namibia
Little Kulala Exclusive Camp
Little Kulala offers a luxurious Sossusvlei experience in villas which blend with the surroundings. Each guest villa has a small plunge pool, and access to a rooftop area where guests can enjoy an afternoon siesta or view the stars at night. All villas are climate controlled using solar power.
A number of activities are included so that guests can explore the dunes and surrounding landscape accompanied by knowledgeable and service orientated guides.
Price Guide: From N$10,845 - N$17,837 per person
Little Kulala Camp, Sossusvlei Namibia
Accommodation inside the park at Sossusvlei
If you prefer to guide yourself around the Sossusvlei dunes and still want to be there early before the main park gate opens at Sesriem then you should try to find accommodation inside the park.
Accommodation at Sossusvlei
More Private Reserves near Sossusvlei
Kulala Wilderness Reserve is the closest private reserve to Sossusvlei, however there are other private reserves in the Namib Naukluft and Namib Desert which also offer a unique desert experience and can provide day excursions to Sossusvlei.