This superb lodge is situated in a natural setting along the southern most boundary of Etosha National Park & in the privately owned Ongava Game Reserve.

Ongava therefore is an idyllic location from which international guests base their outdoor adventure & safari activities when visiting Etosha. Accommodation at Ongava comprises twelve (12) brick, rock, air-conditioned thatched roof chalets, each with its own private en-suite bathroom facilities.

Being that there are only 12 chalets, at any one time the absiolute maximum of guests at the lodge can not exceed 24 persons, so this is truly a boutique lodge experience.

Meals are either served in the main dining area under thatch with a view over the camp's water hole, or on the dining deck under the stars.

Daily safari activities include early morning & late afternoon game drives in open 4x4 vehicles into the Okaukuejo area of Etosha where lion, elephant, cheetah, gemsbok, springbok & hartebeest can be seen often at the many of the waterholes in the park.

In addition, the game hides & safari bush walks escorted by armed professional field guides are to enjoyed on the private reserve.

Ongava has resident white & black Rhino. The white rhino are far more placid whereas black rhino are either highly aggressive or flighty when they detect human presence.  Given that guests stay at Ongava a minimum of two nights at the very least, that sort of timeframe & the game species here provides the unique opportunity to see both of these charismatic prehistoric species.

Ongava Lodge was featured in the prestigious Condé Naste Traveller ´Gold Reserve´ list of award lodges in 2005.

Little Ongava, located in the 26000 hectare Ongava Private Game Reserve shares a common boundary with Etosha National Park. It is built nestld into the crest of a hill, offering stunning vistas, with uniterrupted views down onto the plains below.

Guests may enjoy unrivalled privacy with only three (3) spacious safari suites, each with a private plunge pool, private en-suite bathroom, sala, & outdoor shower with views of the waterhole in front of camp.

Little Ongava's guest entertainment area lends itself to relaxed, sophisticated & stylish dining.

A kaleidoscope of wildlife can be seen at many of the water holes in the Park & the reserve is noted for being home to resident white & black rhino.  For its size & semi-arid harsh eco-environment, the Reserve rightly boasts a healthy predator population.

Discerning guests coming to Little Ongava will share a dedicated professional field guide which ensures optimum nature experiences here at one of Africa's  pristine wilderness destinations.

Ongava Tented Camp is also situated along the southern boundary of Etosha National Park within the 30000 hectares of privately owned Ongava Game Reserve.

This delightfully tasteful boutique tented camp is located in a different sector of the reserve to Ongava Safari Lodge.

The guest accommodation here comprises eight (8) large, spacious & very comfortable walk-in tents, each with private en-suite bathroom facilities, including flush toilet & a hot shower.

All meals are served in the thatched dining area overlooking an active waterhole which acts as a real draw card for animal, inset & bird species.

The camp also has a small plunge pool which in the heat of the day proves most popular.

Safari activities include morning & late afternoon game drives in 4x4 vehicles into the Okaukuejo area of Etosha where resident lion prides, elephant, cheetah, gemsbok, springbok & hartebeest can be seen often in areas in close proximity to many of the waterholes within the park. Ongava also boasts both a resident white & black rhino population.

In addition to the 4x4 safari game drives, guests can enjoy the tranquility of the game hides, or, safari bush walks where they are escorted by an armed professional field guide, exploring on the private reserve.

Namibia's Skeleton Coast is one of the most spectacularly beautiful, but inhospitable places on our planet & yet it plays host to one of the finest safaris imaginable.

Over much of this past decade the access to this private area within the Skeleton Coast National Park has been inhibited.

However, in April of 2000, a six (6) luxury tented camp was permitted & opened, offering international guests either four (4) or five (5) day fly-in-out safaris to this incredible area, with the guarantee of departures from Windhoek or Walvis Bay every Wednesday & Saturday.

Some 300000 hectares of the Skeleton Coast National Park has been set aside for exclusive safari experiences for those who want to really get into wild, desolate & virtually uninhabited, stunningly beautiful natural terrain.

Skeleton Coast Camp is a six (6) luxury tented boutique wilderness camp – with a maximum 12 guests at any time, in the heart of Skeleton Coast Park within the private concession area. This is a unique location, having been built in the dry Khumib River, on an island, approx. 20km inland from the coastline.

Each of the luxury tents here is large & spacious, with an en-suite private bathroom. There is an old gnarled Leadwood tree that provides shelter from the elements & makes for a shady dining room for our outdoor meals.

Because of the vastness of the terrain most all safari activities are undertaken in 4x4 vehicles that are closed to the elements. All vehicles have pop-top roofs & sliding windows to enjoy the fine weather.

Safari activities include either full-day game & nature drives or walks, hosted by an armed professional field guide. On these full day excursions, guests take a picnic lunch, as they will be returning to camp in the evening,

For those who prefer, there are half day safari nature drives & bush walks returning to camp for lunch & if guests choose, venturing out again in the afternoon.  On game walks one must be mindful of the heat of the day & ensure they have ample water on hand.

Safaris can & do include visits to Rocky Point,  the roaring dunes, lichen fields, Himba villages, the clay castles of the Hoarusib River,  seal colonies, shipwreck sites & secret water seeps that attract wildlife such as desert oryx, springbok, giraffe, ostrich, brown hyaena, jackal s & other smaller mammals.

Walking also plays a part in these activities, as due to the pristine nature of this eco-environment many areas are accessible solely on foot, as vehicle tracks can damage the environment. Many specially adapted species of plants like lithops & welwitschia can be viewed on the guided bush nature walks.

The Skeleton Coast terrain is rugged & the environment particularly harsh, hence this camp will be enjoyed by those guests who come without pretense & who are looking for a true wilderness experience in & amongst some of the most spectacular scenery in all of southern Africa.

Located the foothills of the private NamibRand Nature Reserve in Namibia is the largest private nature reserve in Southern Africa, covering some 180000 hectares of pristine desert wilderness.

Here at Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge discerning nature lovers & safari-goers can experience the haunting beauty of the Namib Desert – known as ‘The Living Desert’.

Namib is a world of vast space, endless horizons, red sand dunes, dramatic desert landscapes & jagged ageless & eroded mountain heights. Four distinct habitats are home to unique desert wildlife that thrives in this seemingly harsh yet tranquil landscape.

Led by Sossusvlei’s expert rangers and naturalists, guests explore the desert on all-terrain four-wheeled motorcycles, open 4x4 safari vehicles & for those who chose an early morning uplifting adventure the opportunity is to do so by hot-air balloon.

Excursions to the famous Sossusvlei sand dunes (the highest anywhere in the world) & Sesriem Canyon can only but add to this unforgettable desert-safari experience.

Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge has earned a well deserving reputation for its luxuriously boutique & private guest suite accommodation set at the foot of a mountain overlooking the stark, yet beautiful Namib Desert.

• 10 spacious, air-conditioned desert villas
• Glass-surrounded en suite bathrooms
• Both indoor & outdoor showers
• Star-viewing skylights
• Sparkling swimming pool
• Elegant guest lounge sitting & dining areas
• Viewing decks with panoramic desert views

The lodge is designed to capture the solitude & spectacular vistas of the desert.

Each stone & glass desert guest villa is set along the curve of the escarpment affording absolute privacy.

Each villa features a shaded private veranda, split-level bedroom, living room with fireplace, fully-stocked personal bar, compact spotting scope & a service-intercom to the main lodge.

The split-level main lodge features a fire-lit bar, comfortable guest sitting room, mezzanine library with CD & book selections, swimming pool fed by water from an underground spring, wrap-around verandas & African curio gift shop.

At sunrise & sunset animals are drawn to a nearby waterhole, providing added enjoyment to the early morning wake-up & sundowner drinks.

Sossusvlei offers a range of exhilaratingly unique desert safaris for guests to get up close to intriguing desert-adapted African wildlife & desert flora.

• impressive oryx antelope with their rapier-like horns
• rare Mountain zebra
• leopard, hyaena & caracal
• fascinating dune-adapted lizard, snakes & beetles
• stunning opportunities for bird watching of indigenous Namib-species
• unique desert flora featuring bizarre quiver trees

Yet another prime feature of Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge is the delicious Pan-African cuisine which is served in the glass-fronted dining room is complemented by a wide selection of fine wines from the walk-in wine cellar complements.

Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge is also renowned for its exciting bush breakfasts & dinners in dramatic desert locations.

Guests are escorted by the professional team of rangers in their exploration of the beautiful surrounds of marked walking trails, & by way of scenic game drives in open 4x4 vehicles in the NamibRand Nature Reserve, quad-biking through the desert, on picnic excursions to the famous Sesriem Canyon & Sossusvlei sand dunes & inter-active inky black night sky stargazing.

Scenic flightseeing in light aircraft & hot air balloon trips are available at an additional cost.

Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp is located in the most remarkable of sites within the Namib Desert.

It is situated on a 21000 hectares of a private reserve, 20km from Sesriem, which is the Park's entrance to the Sossusvlei dunes.

The location provides easy access to Sossusvlei through a private entrance, but yet it also offers privacy, security &  exclusivity.

The camp has been built using rock, brick, timber & thatch for the chalet roofs, near to the top of a mountain, providing a completely comfortable refuge from the desert.

There are nine (9) guest suites meaning a maximum at any one time of 18 guests, & each guest suite has its own private plunge pool.

Guest bedrooms are beautifully appointed offering both comfort & true African ambiance with sensational vistas onto the desert plains down below.

The en-suite bathrooms have panoramic views & deliver both hot & cold running water, glorious showers & flush toilets.

The main guests lounge is under thatch with an outdoor deck for dinners to be served under the stars.

Safari activities centre round early morning excursions in 4x4 vehicles to view the magnificent Sossusvlei dunes & the "vlei" itself. Generously sumptuous desert breakfasts are served under camel-thorn acacias surrounded by the dunes.

Afternoon nature drives or guided walking activities are to be enjoyed on the property & allow guests to spend time soaking up in the desert scenery, savouring its unique flora & fauna.

Early morning ballooning safaris over the Namib are optional & offered at additional cost. Guests who are staying two or three nights can make enquiries when they arrive as to availability, although pre-reservations are preferable.

Built in the heart of  the Namib on 21 000 hectares plus of private property bordering the Namib Naukluft Park, Kulala Desert Lodge offers seemingly endless vistas of the famous red dunes of Sossusvlei, & as well, the magnificent mountainous & vast open plain scenery.

The lodge is comprised of fifteen (15) thatched, canvas guest chalets ( called  ´Kulalas` as Kulala in the Namibian language – oshiwambo -  means ´to sleep´) each with en-suite bathrooms & private showers which are set on wooden platforms to provide maximum airflow.

An option for outdoor enthusiasts is bedrolls can be moved to the rooftop so guests may as they choose, truly sleep under an inky black Namibian night sky illuminated only by a million twinkling stars.

The main lodge is decorated in a manner inspired from that of North Africa, & has a lounge, pub & bar area, dining area & guest plunge pool.

There is a wrap-around veranda that overlooks a waterhole, providing a perfect location to view & photograph the desert scenery & bustling bird life. Water is like a magnate in this environment.

Early morning guided nature 4x4 drives to the spectacular dunes are through a private gate on the Tsauchab River.

Nature drives & guided bush walks are also offered on the private reserve featuring incredible views, the few species of desert animals & reptiles (lizards etc) & smaller desert flora & fauna.

Guests may also opt to enjoy an early morning hot-air ballooning flight, commencing in the minutes prior to dawn at first light.  Hot-air balloon flights are at an additional charge. Reservations are advised.

These 60 to 90 minute balloon safari offers a truly unique experience to soar silently above the magnificent sand dunes & desert, & upon touching down , be greeted with  champagne & a hearty breakfast being served in the wilderness location.

Kulala Wilderness Camp is a ten (10) room facility situated in the heart of the  Namib Desert on a 8500 hectare private reserve near Sossusvlei.

The camp is built facing west with great sunset views in the mountainous eco-system, located at the base of a rocky & stark escarpment.

The ten (10) Meru style tents are each perched on elevated wooden decks with private stone en-suite guest bathrooms.

A staircase leads up to the flat rooftop above the bathroom of each unit, providing the ideal setting to sleep out under a heavenly backdrop on a bedroll with only the twinkling of a million stars to keep one awake.

The main area is elevated under thatch, offering homely surroundings & an intimate ambiance, with a sparkling guest swimming pool, the main dining room & enclosed bar area.

Interiors are decorated simply but comfortably, with electricity being 220v lighting & guest service outlets. Breakfast is both robust & healthy & traditional, sumptuous three course meals are served at dinner.

On the edge of the oldest desert in the world, wildlife here is spartan yet fascinating.

Sightings of animals such as springbok, gemsbok, ostrich, Bat-eared fox & noctural aardwolf are hugely exciting in these rugged conditions.

Safari activities for all guests as they choose, include early morning guided game drives to the Sossusvlei dunes, nature drives & guided walks on the private reserve, with day trips into the Namib-Naukluft mountains & early morning hot-air ballooning excursions with a champagne breakfast in the wilderness landing site.  Hot-air balloon safaris are optional & at an extra per guest cost.

Little Kulala Camp is heralded as the flagship boutique property of Namibia's extraordinary Sossusvlei area.  It has for many years past been a magnet for discerning & informed worldly safari travelers who enjoy the first-class facilities, unashamedly charming hospitality & the proximity to the world acclaimed towering sand dunes.

This Wilderness Safaris desert retreat located in the only reserve with direct access to Sossusvlei, has eleven (11) climate-controlled guest villas & an elegant entertainment area that includes al fresco fine dining as a highlight.

The thatched roof villas merge impeccably into the timeless, harsh desert landscape, with an interior décor featuring exquisite fittings & fixtures, innovative bleached decks & each with its own private plunge pool.

The extensive use of neutral colors, finely chosen gorgeous texture & natural light, reproduce the soothing pastel sandy browns & golden tones of the desert. Each villa has a rooftop 'skybed' for romantic stargazing & features both private indoor & private outdoor showers.

Early morning guided game drives to the spectacular towering dunes are by way of access through a private gate into the reserve. Guided drives & bush walks are also offered on the private reserve, so guests may glimpse desert animals, reptiles & the smaller desert flora & fauna.

There is also the option of a 60-90 minute hot-air balloon safari with a pre-dawn start & lift-off at first light.

This truly unique experience is unsurpassed – the penultimate way to witness nature from a birds-eye perspective soaring silently above the magnificent sand dunes & desert, culminating in a champagne breakfast upon touch down. Hot air balloon safaris are optional, & at an extra per guest cost. We do recommend reservations be made prior to guests arriving to the Camp.

Desert Rhino Camp is a Wilderness Safaris operated safari destination, located within the 300000 hectares of private Palmwag Reserve, in northwest Namibia, between Etosha National Park & the Skeleton Coast.

It was set-up as a joint venture between Wilderness Safaris & the Save the Rhino Trust` which is a non-profit conservation organization that has  been singly responsible for helping to ensure that in this region where rare, desert black rhino have managed to  adapt, they continue to survive the slaughter that has continued to haunt both black & white rhino populations other parts of Africa.

This stunning desert reserve has a number of life-giving fresh water springs that support healthy populations of mammals including desert adapted black rhino & desert elephants. In addition there are fairly large populations of the rare Hartmann's mountain zebra, giraffe, regal oryx, springbok & some kudu.

This is one of those few places on our planet which delivers a level of privacy & wilderness experience supreme.

The predator population in this region is the largest outside of the Etosha National Park; there are prides of lions, cheetah, leopard, both the brown & spotted hyaena & as well, bird species – both indigenous & migratory - are prolific & diverse.

Desert Rhino Camp has eight (8) spacious East African-styled ´Meru´ tents each with a private en-suite bathroom that has a hand basin, flush toilet & a classic ´bucket´ shower that when filled, delivers deluges of hot water whenever needed.

Welwitschia (ancient desert adapted plants) plants dot the plain in front of the camp onto which the main guest dining room offers uninterrupted views of the desert & mountains.

The primary safari activity is black rhino tracking which is usually undertaken in 4x4 safari vehicles until a sighting is made by the specialist trackers & then guests & their field guide will proceed on foot. Full day outings include a picnic lunch.

Today this population of black rhino is growing slowly but steadily in numbers & the area boasts the largest concentration of black rhino anywhere on the planet outside of a National Conservation Reserve, or National Park.

Community game scouts, who were employed by the Trust initially to provide an anti-poaching patrol, nowadays are now seconded to the camp as trackers & field guides.

Most all guests of Desert Rhino Camp are gratified to know that a portion of the camps´ generated revenue goes directly to fund the Trust.