Little Kulala Lodge
Little Kulala Lodge
Hotel
Little Kulala Camp is situated at the heart of the Namib Desert amidst a vast private reserve bordering the pristine Namib Naukluft Park.
The most noteworthy feature of the Kulala Camp is the breathtaking view it commands of the Sossusvlei’s world-famous red sand dunes, the soaring mountains in the background and the endless wide open plains.
The early mornings are the best time to join a game drive taking you to the awe-inspiring Sossusvlei dunes. A private gate on the Tsauchab River allows read more » direct access to this nature miracle.
At the exquisite Little Kulala Camp, eight thatched-roof canvas bungalows accommodate the discerning guests. The bungalows are called Kulalas which, translated from the Oshiwambo dialect, means “sleep”.
The en suite shower bathrooms have been constructed atop timber platforms to allow for the air to circulate and thus naturally ventilate and cool the ambience.
At night, on your request, your bed can be moved atop the roof of you bungalow beneath the immense cupola of the desert night sky. A special space on the roof has been set aside for this purpose and secured with a wooden rail.
Small oil lamps light the romantic setting, not competing with the brilliant star filled sky, however. Star-gaze and listen to the sounds of a night in the desert before gently dozing off!
The desert air being crystal clear and with no artificial lights anywhere in the vicinity, the night sky is a spectacular sight in the desert and the naked eye easily picks out the Milky Way or the Southern Cross. While you rest comfortably under the warm blanket, the stars above twinkle like you have never seen them before.
The Little Kulala Lodge’s beautifully set main building accommodates a lounge, a bar, the dining room and a plunge pool.
A spacious veranda fully encircles the building and allows for a perfect view and excellent photographing opportunities of the adjacent waterhole. Water naturally being a limited resource in the desert, the waterhole attracts plenty of desert wildlife parading undisturbed in front of the keen observer.
Indulge in the unique flair of this extraordinary luxury lodge. Savour the serenity, the spectacular glowing red dunes and the incomparable atmosphere the sophisticated lodge and the inspiring setting evoke.
Living
At the exquisite Little Kulala Lodge, eight thatched-roof canvas bungalows accommodate the discerning guests. The bungalows are called Kulalas which, translated from the Oshiwambo dialect, means “sleep”.
The read more » en suite shower bathrooms have been constructed atop timber platforms to allow for the air to circulate and thus naturally ventilate and cool the ambience.
Generously proportioned and featuring finest luxury facilities, the finely-appointed rooms radiate a unique flair found only at the Little Kulala Camp.
As an Intosol guest you are guaranteed a unit which commands a stunning view of the Sossusvlei’s red sand dunes. Sitting on your private terrace, the dunes are especially magnificent at sunrise or sunset when the changing light brings forth a spectacular range of hues blending into each other.
At night, on your request, your bed can be moved atop the roof of you bungalow beneath the immense cupola of the desert night sky.
A special space on the roof has been set aside for this purpose and secured with a wooden rail.
Small oil lamps light the romantic setting, not competing with the brilliant star filled sky, however. Star-gaze and listen to the sounds of a night in the desert before gently dozing off!
The desert air being crystal clear and with no artificial lights anywhere in the vicinity, the night sky is a spectacular sight in the desert and the naked eye easily picks out the Milky Way or the Southern Cross.
While you rest comfortably under the warm blanket, the stars above twinkle like you have never seen them before.
Activities
The Little Kulala Lodge offers game drives through the private reserve. The game drives are as entertaining as they are educative and represent a fine way of discovering the exotic desert wildlife and
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landscape.
A unique highlight of any itinerary could be a balloon flight high above the desert. At the break of day, the 60 to 90 minutes flight starts and quickly one soars above the picturesque dunes and harsh desert. Upon softly touching down, still at an early hour, celebrate your memorable desert flight with a stylish champagne breakfast directly at the landing site.
Bordering the world’s oldest desert, the region is suitable for safaris and wildlife observation to a certain extent only. However, the animals that do inhabit the harsh environment, like the Springbok, the Eland or the Ostrich, are truly impressive and masterfully adapted to the ecosystem.
Our recommendation is to join a game drive by night, accompanied by the exotic sounds of the bush once the sun sets. With the help of a search light, you may see small mammals like the Aardwolf, the Bat-Eared Fox or perhaps even the Laughing Hyena.
