Jan
Green seasonWildlife: Rare rain brings brief green growth to the Namib; storms interrupt some activities.
Rare rain brings brief green growth to the Namib. The lodge remains open; balloon flights and desert dining pause from 15 January.
Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
Sossusvlei & the Namib, Namibia · Private reserve
Lodge describes itself as: Luxury. Self-declared by the lodge, not an official grade.Lodge
Ultra-luxury · How we rate: Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
How we rate
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
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All inclusive (AI)
Three meals daily, Soft drinks and 11 more
11 rooms
Suite, Star Dune Suite · Sleeps up to 25 guests
All ages welcome
Family rooms available
By air
via Sossusvlei Airstrip
Wi-Fi in rooms
Solar power
From about A$1,890
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
Sossusvlei Desert Lodge sits against an escarpment in a private desert reserve bordering NamibRand and the Namib-Naukluft National Park. Ten Suites and the two-bedroom Star Dune Suite look across open desert, with private plunge pools, shaded verandas and skylights above the beds. Days combine dune walks, desert drives and self-guided hiking or e-biking, while stargazing draws attention to the night sky. A shared pool, wine cellar, gym and wellness centre provide places to pause between outings. The Star Dune Suite brings families or friends together around a shared lounge and private dining area.
“A strong choice for travellers drawn to desert landscapes and night skies, with private plunge pools between outings and a two-bedroom suite for families or friends.”
Best for
FamiliesLuxury seekersLeisureGroups
Known for
What you can expect to see
Birdlife
Private desert exploration and stargazing pair with plunge-pool suites beneath an escarpment.
Your stay
What's included
Board: All inclusive (AI)
Special offer: Stay at least three nights on the 1-5 night rate for one shared 45-minute helicopter flight per full-paying adult per stay, valid to 10 January 2028. Flights require two to four guests and suitable weather; up to two children in the Star Dune Suite qualify, and the offer cannot be combined with other offers or long-stay rates.
Included
- Three meals daily
- Soft drinks
- House wines
- Local spirits and beers
- Laundry
- Airstrip transfers
- Emergency medical evacuation cover
- VAT
- Binoculars to share during the stay
- Guides' Journal
- Area map
- Observatory
- Private veranda
- Night drives
- Game drives
Not included
- Park fees
- Gratuities
Entrance and gate fees, landing fees and airport taxes, the administration fee and gratuities are excluded.
Optional extras (at a cost)
Private vehicles, scenic helicopter flights, hot-air balloon flights, wellness treatments, childminding and premium drinks cost extra. Telephone calls, shopping, personal purchases and travel insurance are also extra.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Gym
- Wine cellar
- Children's programme
- Nanny service
- Curio shop
- Bar
- Suits guests with limited mobility
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- Tea and coffee
- En-suite bathroom
- Air-conditioning
- Private plunge pool
- Mini bar
- Tea/coffee station
- In-room WiFi
- Safe
Rooms
Where you sleep
Sleeps up to 25 guests
- Suite10 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · One triple Suite accommodates two adults and one child; cots and triple rooms depend on availability. · Private veranda, Private plunge pool, Fireplace, Retractable skylight, Rain shower, Air-conditioning, Outdoor shower, In-room WiFi
- Star Dune Suite1 at the property · sleeps 4 adults and 2 children · Two adults and two children; a third child on request. · Two ensuite suites, Shared lounge, Private dining area, Shaded veranda, Private plunge pool, Air-conditioning, Outdoor shower, In-room WiFi
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Sossusvlei Airstrip
- Transfer
- Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
- How you arrive
- By air · via Sossusvlei Airstrip
- Transfers
- The lodge is 400 km by road from Windhoek and 380 km from Swakopmund, using tar and gravel roads. A 4WD is advisable from November to May; daily scheduled charter flights also serve the private lodge airstrip.
- Luggage
- 20 kg per person
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Children
- All ages welcome. Family rooms available
- Power
- Solar power
- Malaria
- Malaria-free area
- Minimum stay
- 2 nights
Before you travel
Australian Government travel advice
Namibia
Level 1: Exercise normal safety precautions
Last updated
Read the full advice on Smartraveller for Namibia (opens in a new tab)
Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Smartraveller (smartraveller.gov.au), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Summarised and shortened by Explore Africa; read the full advice on Smartraveller.
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Green season
- August: Dry season, best game viewing
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Green season
Month-by-month notes
Aug
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry, comfortable days, low humidity and clear skies in Sossusvlei; nights are crisp.
Dry, comfortable days and low humidity suit desert exploration, with crisp nights and clear skies.
How we judge each month
- Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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Details checked November 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed by the lodge when you contact them.