Desert Homestead

Desert Homestead offers a wonderful base from which to explore the Namib-Naukluft area, and focuses on exploring the area on horseback; with a super stable of horses, it’s a lovely way to experience this corner of Namibia.

Accommodation is provided by 20 thatched chalets. The interiors of the chalets have been luxuriously decorated in cream linens and colonial style dark wood riempie furniture, all of which lends to an old world charm. Ceiling fans help to take the edge off the desert heat. There is also a spacious two bedroom family cottage, which can accommodate up to six people.

Each chalet has its own en-suite bathroom and a veranda under a canopy with views that extend to the Rotterkaum Mountains.

The lodge has a large swimming pool, a restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, and internet access on request.

Desert Homestead offers self guided walking trails, excursions to the Namib Naukluft and Sossusvlei, sundowner drives, and horse-riding including sunrise and sunset rides which the lodge is famous for.

• Hiking at Desert Homestead

  Setting out on foot to explore this fascinating part of Namibia, self guided on trails used by the gemsbok and springbok in the area; it's a wonderful way to experience the Naukluft.

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• Horse riding at Desert Homestead

  Desert Homestead has a super stable of horses, and offers morning and afternoon rides in the reserve; these are tailored to all abilities, and you can often find yourself riding alongside a herd of gemsbok or springbok.

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• Hot Air Ballooning - Sossusvlei

  Enjoy the rocky landscape and sand dunes of Sossusvlei from above, soar over the Namib Desert as the landscape changes colour as the sun rises. What better way to view them than from above, drifting gently in a hot air balloon?

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• Red Dunes and Dead Vlei, Sossusvlei

  On the edge of the Namib-Naukluft are the iconic dunes of Sossusvlei, a dune sea slowly marching towards the Atlantic Ocean.

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• Active Namibia

  Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland, Etendeka Concession Area, Etosha, Okonjima

  from £3700 pp inc flights & transfers for 12 nights

  • Hike across the stunning Namib desert landscapes from one camp to another.
  • Explore the rolling red sand dunes of Sossusvlei for picture perfect moments.
  • Kayak alongside seals and marine birdlife at Pelican Point.

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• Highlights of Southern Africa

  South Africa, Namibia, Victoria Falls

  from £7500 pp inc flights & transfers for 31 nights

  • This month-long itinerary is the ultimate tailormade adventure for those who have a lot of time to play with.
  • Explore one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Cape Town, before escaping to take on the lesser travelled Northern Cape.
  • Journey through Namibia, immersing yourself in the otherworldly, arid landscapes and desert adapted wildlife before enjoying water-based activities in the contrasting Caprivi Strip.

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• Imagine Namibia

  Kalahari, Fish River Canyon, Aus, Sossusvlei, Naukluft, Swakopmund

  from £3600 pp inc flights & transfers for 16 nights

  • Explore the towering sand dunes of Sossusvlei that Namibia is so famed for.
  • Stay at Fish River Lodge, with a spectacular position on the rim of the Fish River Canyon.
  • Feel the eerie atmosphere of Kolmanskop, a deserted ghost town that has been absorbed by the encroaching desert.

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Sossusvlei, Namibia

Situated five hour's drive south from Windhoek, and easily reached either by self-drive or transfer after a flight.

How to get there

Fly overnight to Johannesburg, and then to Windhoek on a day flight. Desert Homestead is approximately a five hour drive, and is situated in the Sossusvlei area.