* Offers magnificent dune scenery and rugged Namib mountainous scenery
* Situated on the 37,000 hectare private Kulala Wilderness Reserve
* Despite the lack of vegetation and low rainfall game such as oryx, springbok, Bat-eared fox, aardwolf and  Black-backed jackal are found on the reserve.
* Water hole in front of the main building
* Flat rooftop where luxury bedrolls can be placed to sleep under the stars
* Activities include early morning guided trip to Sossusvlei,nature drive on the reserve, sundowner and night drives.

* Offers magnificent dune scenery to the west
* Rugged Namib mountainous scenery to the east
* Open grassy plains
* Despite the lack of vegetation and low rainfall, a surprisingly diverse array of insects, reptiles, rodents and small mammals are found in the area

Day Visit
* Sesriem and Sossusvlei
* Namib Naukluft

Onward Travel
* Solitaire
* Walvis Bay
* Swakopmund
* Maltahöhe
* Mariental
* Duwisib Castle
* Helmeringhausen
* Lüderitz (very long day's drive)
* Windhoek

Total of 15 guest bungalows consisting of:
* 11 x twin-bedded kulalas (2 extra beds available for children/triples)
* 2 x double kulalas
* 2 x family kulalas each accommodates four guests
* 4 x tour guides rooms (not the same standard as a guest unit)

Kulala is an Oshiwambo word meaning “to sleep”. Each thatched kulala is build of canvas and clay and raised on a wooden platform. 

* En suite bathroom with shower, toilet and hand basin
* Private veranda with view of the dunes
* Flat rooftop where luxury bedrolls can be placed to sleep under the stars
* Ceiling fan
* Small room safe
* 220v power 24 hours a day.
* Solar heating for hot water
* Daily laundry service is included on the FI basis otherwise at extra cost
* Video battery recharging facilities are available

The thatch-roofed main lodge is built of clay bricks in north African desert style
* Reception
* Indoor and outdoor dining area with individual tables
* Lounge
* Pub
* Shaded veranda
* Small reference library
* Curios on sale
* Small pool with shaded area
* Waterhole in front of main building 

Scheduled activities included on the FI basis otherwise extra cost applies
* AM & PM nature drives on the 37,000 hectare Kulala Wilderness Reserve.
* Guided walking trails, including the Tsauchab River Trail
* Guided visits to Sossusvlei and Sesriem
* Scenic sundowner drives  
* Spotlit night drives
* Private vehicles can be booked at an additional cost, subject to availability.

Kulala Desert Lodge uses closed 4x4 vehicles with large, tinted windows to allow maximum view.
* 3 x 9 seater
* 2 x 8 seater

* European-styled food
* Tea, coffee and rusks before early morning activities
* Breakfast buffet
* Lunch buffet with selection of cold dishes
* Dinner usually 3-course set menu
* Breakfast & lunch packs on request and advance booking
* Special dietary requirements must be notified in advance
* Drinks:

• FI basis: All drinks included, except for imported & premium wines and spirits.

• DBB basis: All drinks at guests own account

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Rehabilitation of the Kulala Wilderness Reserve
The Kulala Wilderness Reserve was previously used as a subsistence goat farm which left the land overgrazed and with precious little indigenous wildlife. To begin the process of restoring the land stock fencing and exotic species were removed, and the land was extended to adjoin the massive Namib Naukluft Park.  As grazing pressure was removed, grass species composition and diversity recovered, and with it wild life began to return. The process of returning the Kulala Wilderness Reserve to it's natural state is ongoing.

Small Carnivore Research Project
With the rehabilitation efforts of the Kulala Wilderness Reserve the need arose to assess and monitor the rehabilitation of the area. In 2000 the 'Small Carnivore Research Project" was established to study indicator species. Focus species have been Bat-eared fox, aardwolf, Black-backed jackal, Cape fox and African wildcat. The project was later extended to include farmer education on the importance of small carnivores.

* During the dry season, the lodge can be reached in a small 2 X 4 sedan.
* Although Kulala Desert Lodge lies in a desert, rain in other parts of the country can cause rivers to flow. The onset of the flow is very rapid.
* As a large part of the journey takes place on gravel roads, consultants should switch to a 4x4 vehicle during the rainy season (October to April).

* Solitaire
* Walvis Bay
* Swakopmund
* Maltahöhe
* Mariental
* Duwisib Castle
* Helmeringhausen
* Lüderitz (very long day's drive)
* Windhoek

Swakopmund
Swakopmund to Kulala Desert Lodge is approx. 362 km
* From Swakopmund take the B2 to Walvis Bay (approx. 30 km)
* From Walvis Bay drive south on the C14 to Solitaire (approx. 230 km)
* From Solitaire, head south on the C19 to the D826 turn off (approx. 72 km)
* Turn right onto the D826 and follow it to Sesriem (approx. 11 km)
* Turn left onto the C27 and follow it to Kulala Desert Lodge (approx. 19 km)
The B2 is tar road. The rest of the route is gravel road.
En-route attractions: Gaub & Kuiseb Passes. The Apfelstrudel in Solitaire.

Walvis Bay
Walvis Bay to Kulala Desert Lodge is approx. 332 km
* From Walvis Bay drive south on the C14 to Solitaire (approx. 230 km)
* From Solitaire, head south on the C19 to the D826 turn off (approx. 72 km)
* Turn right onto the D826 and follow it to Sesriem (approx. 11 km)
* Turn left onto the C27 and follow it to Kulala Desert Lodge (approx. 19 km)
The entire route is gravel road.
En-route attractions: Gaub & Kuiseb Passes. The Apfelstrudel in Solitaire.

Solitaire
Solitaire to Kulala Desert Lodge is approx. 102 km
* From Solitaire, head south on the C19 to the D826 turn off (approx. 72 km)
* Turn right onto the D826 and follow it to Sesriem (approx. 11 km)
* Turn left onto the C27 and follow it to Kulala Desert Lodge (approx. 19 km)
The entire route is gravel road.

Maltahöhe
Maltahöhe to Kulala Desert Lodge is approx. 155 km
* From Maltahöhe drive west on the C19 to the D845 turn off (approx. 122 km)
* Turn left into the D845 and drive to the C27 turn off (approx. 14 km)
* Turn right into the C27 and follow it to Kulala Desert Lodge (approx. 19 km)
The entire route is gravel road.
En-route attractions: Tsaris Pass

Mariental
Mariental to Kulala Desert Lodge is approx. 266 km
* From Mariental drive west on the C19 to Maltahöhe (approx. 111 km)
* From Maltahöhe drive west on the C19 to the D845 turn off (approx. 122 km)
* Turn left into the D845 and drive to the C27 turn off (approx. 14 km)
* Turn right into the C27 and follow it to Kulala Desert Lodge (approx. 19 km)
From Mariental to Maltahöhe the C19 is tar road. From Maltahöhe the route is gravel road.
En-route attractions: Tsaris Pass

Helmeringhausen
Helmeringhausen to Kulala Desert Lodge is approx. 234 km
* Helmeringhausen drive south on the C13 to the C27 turn off (approx. 4 km)
* Turn right into the C27 and drive to Kulala Desert Lodge (approx. 230 km)
The entire route is gravel road.
Detour attraction: At Betta travellers can take the D826 to visit Duwisib Castle.

Lüderitz (very long day's drive)
Lüderitz to Kulala Desert Lodge is approx. 456 km
* From Lüderitz drive east on the B4 to Aus (approx. 125 km)
* From Aus drive north on the C13 to the C27 turn off (approx. 101 km)
* Turn into the C27 and drive to Kulala Desert Lodge (approx. 230 km)
The B4 is tar road. The rest of the route is gravel road.
Detour attraction: At Betta travellers can take the D826 to visit Duwisib Castle. Helmeringhausen is only 4 km from the C13 into C27 turn off and ideal for re-fuelling.

Windhoek
There are numerious routes that can be taken from Windhoek to Kulala Desert Lodge, below are the 2 most scenic routes.

Windhoek via Spreetshoogte Pass
Windhoek via Spreetshoogte Pass to Kulala Desert Lodge is approx. 347 km
* From Windhoek drive south on the B1 to Rehoboth (approx. 87 km)
* From Rehoboth drive south west on the C24 to the D1261 turn off (approx. 39 km)
* Drive on the D1261 to Nauchas (approx. 55 km)
* From Nauchas drive the D1275 down the Spreetshoogte pass to the C14 turn off (approx. 51 km)
* Turn left into the the C14 and continue to Solitaire (approx. 9 km)
* From Solitaire, head south on the C19 to the D826 turn off (approx. 72 km)
* Turn right onto the D826 and follow it to Sesriem (approx. 11 km)
* Turn left onto the C27 and follow it to Kulala Desert Lodge (approx. 19 km)
The B1 is tar road, the rest of the route is gravel road.
En-route attractions: Spreetshoogte Pass. The Apfelstrudel in Solitaire.
NOTE: With a gradiant of 1:1.6 the Spreetshoogte Pass is one of Namibias steepest passes and can not be driven with trailors, caravans or top heavy vehicles.

Windhoek via Remhoogte Pass
Windhoek via Remhoogte Pass to Kulala Desert Lodge is approx. 369 km
* From Windhoek drive south on the B1 to Rehoboth (approx. 87 km)
* From Rehoboth drive south west on the C24 down the Remhoogte Pass to the C14 turn off (approx. 174 km)
* Turn right into the C14 and drive to the D1273 turn off (approx. 2 km)
* Turn left into the D1273 and continue to the C19 turn off (approx. 11 km)
* Drive south on the C19 to the D826 turn off (approx. 61 km)
* Follow the D826 to Sesriem (approx. 11 km)
* Turn left onto the C27 and follow it to Kulala Desert Lodge (approx. 19 km)
The B1 is tar road, the rest of the route is gravel road.
En-route attractions: Remhoogte Pass

Kulala Desert Lodges uses the Geluk Airstrip

Geluk Airstrip (FYGK)
South: 24 degrees 40’ 24”
East: 15 degrees 47’ 30"
Elevation: 2,300 feet
Length: 1,880 meter
Width: 30 meter
Surface: Gravel
Direction: 11/29

Information provided by Red Sky Ventures

* Kulala Desert Lodge offers air transfers from / to Windhoek and Swakopmund.
* Please contact Namibia Tracks and Trails for details.

* Check in: 13h00
* Check out: 10h00

01.12.2009 to 14.06.2010
DBB			FI
Single pp	N$ 2,705		Single pp	N$ 5,310
Double pp	N$ 1,560		Double pp	N$ 3,385

15.06.2010 to 15.11.2010
DBB			FI
Single pp	N$ 3,430		Single pp	N$ 6,255
Double pp	N$ 2,285		Double pp	N$ 4,330

16.11.2010 to 15.12.2010
DBB			FI
Single pp	N$ 2,705		Single pp	N$ 5,310
Double pp	N$ 1,560		Double pp	N$ 3,385

* DBB rates includes Dinner, Bed and Breakfast only
* Full Inclusive (FI) is on lunch, dinner, bed and breakfast basis and includes:

• scheduled lodge activities
• concession fees
  
• all local drinks (premium exports and bottle wine is extra)

* Rates incl. VAT and statutory NTB levy.
* Rates subject to change unless bookings confirmed.

Booking & deposit policy
* Bookings will only be confirmed upon payment of a 20% non-refundable deposit. The 20% deposit is based on the full quoted price.
* The balance of the quoted price is payable 6 weeks prior to arrival.

Cancellation policy
* More than 8 weeks prior to arrival: 100% of the deposit
* Less than 8 weeks prior to arrival: 100% of deposit, plus 25% of the total price
* Less than 4 weeks prior to arrival: 50% of the total price
* Less than 3 weeks prior to arrival: 60% of the total price
* Less than 2 weeks prior to arrival: 100% of the total price
* No show: 100% of the total price

* Children under 6 years, sharing with parents: Free
* Children 6 to 12 years, sharing with parents: discounted rate
* Children from 13 years and above pay the normal adult rate.

Kulala Desert Lodge reserve the right to request parents with young children to book a private vehicle to avoid disruption of activities where other guests participate on.

Read the guidelines on child safety

* 1 guide / pilot per group: discounted rate on accomm and meals

The magic of Kulala Desert Lodge is not in luxurious service and a pool in the Namib, but in vast views and  peace that the silence of endless spaces brings.

The magic of Kulala Desert Lodge is not in luxurious service and a pool in the Namib, but in vast views and  peace that the silence of endless spaces brings.

Located in sight of the dunes surrounding Sossusvlei, on its own 37,000 ha reserve, Kulala Desert Lodge offers travellers the best of the Namib Desert, from wide, arid plains and jagged mountains in the east to the gentle sea of sand dunes in the west.

The magic of Kulala Desert Lodge is not in luxurious service and a pool in the Namib, but in vast views and  peace that the silence of endless spaces brings.

Located in sight of the dunes surrounding Sossusvlei, on its own 37,000 ha reserve, Kulala Desert Lodge offers travellers the best of the Namib Desert, from wide, arid plains and jagged mountains in the east to the gentle sea of sand dunes in the west.

With a sleeping platform on the roof of each luxurious 'kulala', a self-contained desert dwelling, travellers have the choice to fall asleep under the bright desert stars and awake to a warming Namib sunrise. Mornings bring adventures in the sands of Sossusvlei and the winding paths through rocky Sesriem Canyon.

In the evening, Kulala Desert Lodge offers a grandstand view of the Namib sunset, relaxation and comfortable settings for discussion of the day's adventures.