• Guided Wilderness Walks - offering the perfect way to experience this fascinating desertscape.

• Stargazing - visit the lodge's private observatory and learn from the resident astronomer.

• Game Drives & Quad biking - spot rare wildlife from open 4x4 safari vehicles or on quad bikes.

Experience the haunting beauty of the Namib Desert at Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, situated in the foothills of the private NamibRand Nature Reserve in Namibia. The Namib, known as 'The Living Desert', is a world of vast space, endless horizons, dramatic desertscapes and jagged mountain heights.

The split-level main lodge features a fire-lit bar, comfortable sitting room, mezzanine library with CD and book collection, swimming pool, wraparound verandas and African gift shop. The pool is fed by water from an underground spring.

Led by Sossusvlei's expert rangers and naturalists, explore the desert by quad bikes (all-terrain 4-wheeled motorcycles), open 4x4 vehicles, or even by hot-air balloons. Excursions to the famous Sossusvlei sand dunes, the highest in the world, and Sesriem Canyon will add to this unforgettable desert-safari experience.

Visit the Sossusvlei Desert Lodge's private observatory, boasting the most powerful electronic telescope in Namibia apart from the National Observatory. Sossusvlei's resident astronomer will ensure that you receive an unforgettable cosmic experience.

Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is situated in the foothills of the private NamibRand Nature Reserve in Namibia. The NamibRand spans 180 000 hectares (445 000 acres) of pristine desert wilderness, and is the largest private nature reserve in Southern Africa.

• The Namib
• Ghost towns and shipwrecks of Namibia
• Eight Views of Africa

• Balcony
• Mini Bar
• Separate Shower
• Swimming Pool

A fine selection of wines from the walk-in wine cellar complements Pan-African cuisine, served in the glass-fronted dining room.

At sunset, animals are drawn to a nearby waterhole, providing added enjoyment to a sundowner drink.

Sossusvlei Desert Lodge specialises in exciting bush breakfasts and dinners in dramatic desert locations.

Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is renowned for its luxurious and private accommodation set at the foot of a mountain overlooking the stark, yet beautiful Namib Desert.

Designed to capture the splendour and solitude of the desert, each of the 10 stone and glass desert villas is set along the curve of the escarpment, affording absolute privacy.

Each villa features a shaded and private veranda, split-level bedroom and living room with fireplace, glass-encased en suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, fully-stocked personal bar, compact spotting scope and a service-intercom to the main lodge.

† All pricing is meant as a guide only, to assist you in planning your African holiday. Prices are subject to change as flight prices, seasonal date bands and special offers may vary. Please contact us for a more specific quote tailor-made to suit your exact requirements.

• 7 January 2010 - 30 June 2010
  
  From € 271 £ 237 R 2915 $ 373 per person sharing
• 1 July 2010 - 31 October 2010
  
  From € 512 £ 448 R 5500 $ 705 per person sharing
• 1 November 2010 - 20 December 2010
  
  From € 271 £ 237 R 2915 $ 373 per person sharing
• 21 December 2010 - 31 December 2010
  
  From € 512 £ 448 R 5500 $ 705 per person sharing