Wolwedans - Sossusvlei Strip Namibia
Nestled amidst the dunes in the heart of Namib Rand Nature Reserve and set against a backdrop of unparalleled beauty, Wolwedans provides the perfect base from which to explore the awe-inspiring nature of NamibRand. The portfolio of camps - be it the rustic Dune Camp, the more elaborate Dunes Lodge or the Wolwedans Private Camp - provides ample opportunity to meet our guests' different expectations and preferred levels of comfort. No matter where you opt to stay, warmth and personalised service - embraced by a commitment to care for guest and nature alike - are the hallmarks of Wolwedans. It is here, in this land of expansive blue skys and endless plains that you will find beauty to feed your soul, tranquility to clear your mind and space for your imagination to fly.
Wolwedans offers the nature-loving individual a wonderful desert experience, focusing on an interpretive wildlife encounter, intimate camps, personalised service and good pan-African cuisine.
A two- to three-night stay at Wolwedans is the perfect way to enhance a holiday in Namibia. Wolwedans can be integrated into any Namibian tour, that is if you are a self-drive tourist, join a fly-in safari or opt for a scheduled overland safari with any Namibian tour operator. Wolwedans can be reached with a normal saloon car (e.g. Golf or Minibus). Driving time from either Windhoek, Lüderitz, the Fish-River Canyon or Swakopmund is about five to six hours. Flying the same route takes about one hour. Come and visit Wolwedans to share a magnificent way of life with us, and the dream of conserving the nature we live in.
Wolwedans Dunes Lodge
The Dunes Lodge aims at providing a unique experience close to nature, yet without compromising any comfort and style. The entire lodge is constructed on wooden platforms and overlooks panoramic vistas in all directions, capturing the desert in an intimate and memorable way.
The building style is a combination of wooden poles and large canvas blinds/windows that open up to the desert beyond. Each of the eight spacious chalets with en-suite bathrooms as well as the four bedded family chalet lead onto a private veranda and stretches of untouched sand. Careful selection of furniture, light coloured linen as well as the selection of accessories give the Dunes Lodge a distinct natural charm. The main complex - also built on stilts - consists of a bar and lounge, sundowner decks with a fireplace and a spacious living room, A special attraction is the very spacious and exclusive Mountain View Suite.
Wolwedans Dune Camp
Located on the very edge of a 250-metre high dune, the camp overlooks the prominent Losberg Mountain towards the east. Heading west, the Chateau viewpoint - one of the reserve's mostenchanting panoramas - can be reached by foot in less than five minutes. The camp sleeps a maximum of 12 guests in a totally unspoilt setting.
Guests stay in comfortable tents pitched on wooden platforms and these are furnished with standard beds, bedside tables and a suitcase rack. Each tent has a spacious veranda and private bathroom fitted with a hot shower, washbasin and flush toilet. Meals are enjoyed at the central lapa. The lounge, dining area and an open-plan kitchen, which allows guests to chat to their chef while he is preparing a three-course dinner, guarantee a cosy ambience. A sundowner deck with fireplace provides a relaxed atmosphere for brilliant stargazing. Ideally suited for the more adventurous traveller, the charm of the camp lies in its tranquil and intimate atmosphere, capuring the romance of a bygone era.
Wolwedans Private Camp
Situated in the quiet seclusion of an idyllic valley, this splendid suite catering for four guests is the perfect getaway for honeymooners or individuals seeking uncompromising privacy and solitude.
The idea of the Private Camp is to get away for a day or two - not doing much except relaxing and spending quality time with a partner or friends. The emphasis is on relaxation: browsing through the library, taking walks in the plains and enjoying private meals.
It is recommended that guests who have not been with us before book the private camp in combination with a night at the Lodge or Dune Camp, joining one of the activities before seeking total seclusion. Thee suite comprises of two spacious bedrooms with en-suite bathroom, veranda and reception area, consisting af a lounge, dining area and a fully equipped kitchen.
A minimum stay of two nights is required at the camp and it is closed from december to February. The Private Camp can also be booked with all services included (i.e. a private chef and your personal field guide).
Ativities at Wolwedans
Activities are many and varied. Accompanied by experienced guides, visitors are introduced to the many facets of NamibRand Nature Reserve's desert habitat with its diverse fauna and flora - on foot, by car, or from a hot air balloon. The interpretive scenic drives in open Landrovers or the walks with resident field guides, reveals the wonders of the desert - as do picnic in the wild, sundowners on the dunesand dinners by candlelight.
The traditional programme - providing you stay for two nights - which is earnestly recommended (if possible you should stay for three) - would entail an afternoon drive on the day of arrival, followed by a full-day safari.
A highlight at NamibRand is early hot-air ballon excursions, starting at Camp Mwisho, situated about 30km north of Wolwedans.
