Sossusvlei, Namibia
Desert Homestead Lodge
A welcoming frontier retreat
30km (19 miles) south of Sesriem and the entrance to Namib-Naukluft-Nationalpark – virtually next door by Namibia’s vast spatial standards – Desert Homestead Lodge well located as a starting point for tours to Sossusvlei, or an oasis for a relaxing rest after visiting the world famous dunes.
The lodge is located in a private nature reserve adjoining the Namib Sand Sea UNESCO World Heritage Site and enjoy a wonderful frontier-like isolation in this incredible landscape.
There are 21 thatched guest houses and a family suite, each air conditioned, stretching out from the main homestead building. With shaded porches, they make for a fine setting for watching the sun rise and set over the mountain horizon.
The main lodge has indoor and outdoor dining space and cool swimming pool for cooling off in after a day exploring the desert on hikes or drives.
Desert Homestead Lodge is also famous for its horse safaris through the Namib desert which are suitable for experienced riders as well as beginners (under guidance of experienced riding instructors). Several riding tours lasting one or two days are offered with nights spent out in a tent camp under Namibia‘s beautiful starry sky.
Highlights
Trips to the Sossusvlei
Horse rides
Game drives in the Namib desert
Guided hikes
Horseback safaris lasting several days
21 guest houses and a family suite
Swimming pool and sun deck
Restaurant and bar
Wi-Fi
Trip Inspiration
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Places to combine Desert Homestead Lodge with
Etosha National Park
Encounter by Ongava is an intimate safari camp set within Ongava Game Reserve, on the southern edge of Etosha National Park. You’ll be surrounded by Mopane woodland and wildlife moving freely through the landscape.
There are eight spacious walk-in tents: seven standard tents and one paired tent that works well for families or small groups. Each tent has an en-suite bathroom with an outdoor shower and a private deck.
You can head out on game drives across the 30,000-hectare Ongava Game Reserve. The area is known for its rhino population, as well as lion, zebra and antelope, including the endemic black-faced impala. We especially recommend private guided nature walks, where you can slow down, appreciate the small details and explore with minimal impact. There may be the chance to approach white rhino on foot, as well as spend time bird watching.
For a wider safari experience, take a guided excursion into nearby Etosha National Park, Namibia’s prime savannah wilderness area. At the Ongava Visitor Centre, learn about the region’s geology, wildlife, plants and ecology.
Back at camp, slow down by the pool, settle into the library or gather at the bar as evening falls. The day softens into drinks, quiet conversation and the sounds of the reserve.
