Kulala Desert Lodge, Sossusvlei, Namibia

A Tented Camp in Namibia

Kulala Desert Lodge Campfire
Location Sossusvlei, Namibia
Starting from NAD 6,855 Per Person Per Night

Camp Details

4.0 / 52 ratings

Look forward to endless spectacular desert scenery and sightings of extraordinary, unexpected, desert wildlife during your stay at Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge. Challenge your fitness on one of the dunes, spot desert-adapted game and smaller creatures, or strike a pose alongside eerie, long-dead camelthorn trees in Dead Vlei.

Down-to-earth, comfortable Kulala Desert Lodge beckons groups, families, and self-drive guests with a convivial atmosphere that will have you feeling at home in no time. Each of the 21 canvas and thatch rooms (including 2 family units) features a flat rooftop, ideal for sleep-outs under the extraordinarily clear Namibian night sky.

WHY CHOOSE KULALA DESERT LODGE?

  • This is the closest point of access to the iconic dunes of Sossusvlei
  • Explore the dramatic Kulala Wilderness Reserve, hot air balloon, nature drive or on foot
  • The perfect location to view and photograph Namib Desert scenery

Questions about Kulala Desert Lodge

How close is Kulala to the Sossusvlei dunes?

This is the closest point of access to the iconic dunes of Sossusvlei, which makes early starts for the dunes and Dead Vlei considerably easier. The lodge also sits on the dramatic Kulala Wilderness Reserve, which can be explored by nature drive, on foot or by hot air balloon.

Can we sleep on the roof at Kulala?

Each of the twenty-one canvas and thatch rooms has a flat rooftop designed for sleep-outs under the exceptionally clear Namibian sky. It is one of the simplest pleasures here and needs no extra arrangement beyond letting the camp know.

Does Kulala work for families and self-drivers?

It does. The lodge has a down-to-earth, convivial feel that suits groups, families and self-drive guests, and two of the rooms are family units. Children of all ages are accommodated and join activities with other guests; walking starts at thirteen, and ballooning requires a minimum height of 1.3 metres.

Activities
Game Drives
Night Drives
Guided Walks
Horseback Riding
Hot-air Ballooning
City Tours
Birding
Cycling

Kulala Desert Lodge Rates, Activities & Amenities

Rates
YearSeasonTypeRates
2025 1 June -31 October NAD 10258
2025 1 November -19 December NAD 7678
2025 20 December 2025 – 5 January 2026 NAD 10258
2026 6 January – 31 March NAD 6855
2026 1 April - 31 May NAD 8215
2026 1 June -31 October NAD 10976
2026 1 November -19 December NAD 8215
2026 20 December 2026 – 5 January 2027 NAD 10976

Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.

Inclusions

Kulala Desert Lodge rates include – accommodation, all meals, twice daily scheduled camp activities, park fees, laundry, Namibian VAT & Tourism Levy, and local drinks – excludes premium imported brands
and champagne.

Questions about Kulala Desert Lodge

How close is Kulala to the Sossusvlei dunes?

This is the closest point of access to the iconic dunes of Sossusvlei, which makes early starts for the dunes and Dead Vlei considerably easier. The lodge also sits on the dramatic Kulala Wilderness Reserve, which can be explored by nature drive, on foot or by hot air balloon.

Can we sleep on the roof at Kulala?

Each of the twenty-one canvas and thatch rooms has a flat rooftop designed for sleep-outs under the exceptionally clear Namibian sky. It is one of the simplest pleasures here and needs no extra arrangement beyond letting the camp know.

Does Kulala work for families and self-drivers?

It does. The lodge has a down-to-earth, convivial feel that suits groups, families and self-drive guests, and two of the rooms are family units. Children of all ages are accommodated and join activities with other guests; walking starts at thirteen, and ballooning requires a minimum height of 1.3 metres.

Activities
Game Drives
Night Drives
Guided Walks
Horseback Riding
Hot-air Ballooning
City Tours
Birding
Cycling
Child Policy

  • Children of all ages are accommodated and partake in activities with all other guests.
  • Children up to 16 years must share with an adult/s in the same room.
  • The minimum age for walking activities is 13 years. While there is no age limitation for the hot air ballooning, there is a restriction on height. Children need to be a minimum of 1.3 metres to comfortably see over the basket.

Questions about Kulala Desert Lodge

How close is Kulala to the Sossusvlei dunes?

This is the closest point of access to the iconic dunes of Sossusvlei, which makes early starts for the dunes and Dead Vlei considerably easier. The lodge also sits on the dramatic Kulala Wilderness Reserve, which can be explored by nature drive, on foot or by hot air balloon.

Can we sleep on the roof at Kulala?

Each of the twenty-one canvas and thatch rooms has a flat rooftop designed for sleep-outs under the exceptionally clear Namibian sky. It is one of the simplest pleasures here and needs no extra arrangement beyond letting the camp know.

Does Kulala work for families and self-drivers?

It does. The lodge has a down-to-earth, convivial feel that suits groups, families and self-drive guests, and two of the rooms are family units. Children of all ages are accommodated and join activities with other guests; walking starts at thirteen, and ballooning requires a minimum height of 1.3 metres.

Activities
Game Drives
Night Drives
Guided Walks
Horseback Riding
Hot-air Ballooning
City Tours
Birding
Cycling
Activities
Game Drives
Night Drives
Guided Walks
Horseback Riding
Hot-air Ballooning
City Tours
Birding
Cycling
Amenities
Laundry
Swimming Pool
Bar
Credit Card
Library
Fan
Running Water
Electricity

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