Little Kulala is an acclaimed desert
retreat, situated on a large private
reserve, bordering the Namib Naukluft Park,
in the heart of the Namib. The camp offers
magnificent views of the famous red dunes of
Sossusvlei, magnificent mountainous scenery
and vast open plains.
Eleven
climate-controlled, thatched and canvas
chalets or Kulalas ('Kulala' in the Namibian
language Oshiwambo means 'to sleep') with
en-suite bathrooms and showers are set on
wooden platforms to provide maximum airflow.
As an option for outdoor enthusiasts,
bedrolls can be moved to the rooftop to
sleep under the stars from a private star
gazing platform. The main lodge, with décor
inspired from North Africa, has a lounge,
pub, dining area and plunge pool, and offers
a wrap-around veranda that overlooks the
waterhole and provides a perfect location to
view and photograph the desert sunset.
Rooftop open air area for dinner under the
stars also part of the experience.
Rooms:
The camp comprises eleven luxury suites or 'kulalas'
on elevated decks which allow maximum
airflow. Each unit has a huge bedroom and
sitting area as well as a bathroom with an
outside shower area. The kulalas are
encircled by a verandah with a small plunge
pool and a shaded and generously cushioned
sala. The rooms and verandahs have
unobstructed views of the desert and are
completely private. A staircase leads to a
flat rooftop - the ideal setting for some
secluded evening stargazing. The Little
Kulala staff will even put out a bedroll
here, if you wish to sleep under the stars.
The rooms are climate controlled and have
mini bars, inside showers and an outside
shower, Tea and coffee facilities and
bathrobes are provided.
Early morning guided
game drives to the spectacular dunes take
place through a private gate on the Tsauchab
River. Game drives and walks are also
offered on the private reserve with
incredible views, desert game and smaller
desert fauna and flora. Another option is
early morning ballooning, beginning at first
light; the 60-90minute balloon safari offers
a truly unique experience to soar silently
above the magnificent sand dunes and desert,
with a champagne breakfast being served at
your landing site.
Food & Wine:
Meals are served in the spacious dining room
in the main area of the lodge. Guests are
treated a variety of fine desert cuisines.
An early breakfast is served for guests
participating in sunrise activities like
balloon rides or climbing the dunes at dawn.
High tea is served at 4pm, with a selection
of delectable pastries. Sundowners on the
verandah are a perfect way to end the
evening and reflect on the activities on the
day, before a sumptuous supper.
Location:
Situated south of the Sesriem gate to
Sossusvlei lies the private 2 100 hectare
Kulala Wilderness Reserve, the closest
reserve to Sossusvlei itself. Little Kulala
is in a prime location on the western side
of the reserve. It offers magnificent dune
scenery to the west and rugged Namib
mountainous escarpment to the north and east
with grassy plains. Little Kulala is located
on the dry Auab River bed and has some of
the design features of the Kulala Desert,
only smaller.
Services: •
Air conditioning •
Balcony •
Ceiling fans
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Mini Bar •
Separate shower •
Star-gazing platform •
Swimming pool
