Little Kulala features an elegant entertainment area which includes a library, wine cellar, craft boutique, lounge and dining areas. Dining under the clear Namibian skies is a highlight. The interiors have been designed to provide an all-natural and unique experience in this most beautiful environment. The extensive use of neutral colours, gorgeous textures and natural light reproduce the soothing pastel tones of the desert. Pure linens, cottons and mohair dyed with natural vegetable dyes all make for a very organic camp which takes its inspiration from its surroundings, notably from the magnificent Dead Vlei in the middle of Sossusvlei. The overall mood and feel is cool, serene, organic and sheltering.
Kulala is a luxurious desert retreat situated in the private 37 000-hectare Kulala Wilderness Reserve in Sossusvlei – the gateway to Namibia’s Sand Sea with its towering dunes and clear starry skies.
Sossusvlei is situated within the Namib Desert, the oldest desert in the world, which itself is part of the Namib Naukluft National Park that stretches 400km south of Walvis Bay and is sandwiched between the west coast and the escarpment that runs parallel more than 100km inland. Its huge dunes and flat valley floors make up the archetypical view of the Namib that is world famous.
Accommodation details
Accommodation at Little Kulala consists of 23 climate-controlled, thatched “kulalas” (the word means ‘to sleep’) which merge impeccably into the timeless desert landscape, with exquisite fittings and fixtures, and innovative bleached decks – each with a private plunge pool. Each kulala has a rooftop ‘skybed’ for romantic stargazing, with both indoor and outdoor showers.
Room Types
Standard Tent(s)
(21 ROOMS)
The camp comprises 21 brick and canvas, twin accommodation, under thatch - with en-suite facilities. Each built on a raised wooden platform, with gravel pathways on the ground linking through to the main area. A private rooftop area for sleep-outs under the stars completes each accommodation.
Family Unit(s)
(2 ROOMS)
There are two family units consisting of two bedrooms, each with two three quarter beds per bedroom, and own en-suite facilities. Separate entrances lead to each family unit, while a shared outdoor deck connects both units.
Property Facilities
Room Facilities
Tented Camp
Electrical Outlets
Family Accommodation
En-Suite
Solar Pool
Fan
Bar
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Laundry Service (Available)
Library
Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Pool
Mosquito Nets
Safe
Tea / Coffee
Verandah
Activities at Little Kulala start with morning guided drives to the spectacular towering dunes of Sossusvlei, through a private gate into the reserve.
Guided drives and walks are also offered on the private Kulala Wilderness Reserve with incredible views, desert-adapted wildlife and plants.
Desert-adapted wildlife to be seen on the Kulala Wilderness Reserve includes ostrich, springbok, gemsbok, spotted hyaena and the occasional brown hyaena. Smaller creatures such as bat-eared fox, black-backed jackal, porcupine, Cape fox and aardwolf can also be seen.
Activities on Site
Activities Nearby
Bird Watching
Hot-air Ballooning
Cycling
Game Drives
Sleep Outs
Walks (Guided)
RATING
Adventures Camp
TYPE
Safari Lodge
NO. ROOMS
23
AVAILABLE SERVICES
Credit Card
CHILD POLICY
All ages are welcome. ( Please note that they are your responsibility whilst staying at the lodge.)
SPOKEN LANGUAGES
English
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Flora, Hiking, Nature, Star Gazing
Access
There are scheduled daily charter flights to the lodge’s private airstrip
For those interested in self-driving, the lodge is a 400-kilometre / 248-mile drive from Windhoek and a 380-kilometre / 236-mile drive from Swakopmund on good quality gravel roads. It is advisable to use a 4×4 vehicle during the rainy season, from November to May.
