Seasonal Information
Welcome to one of the world’s oldest deserts where dunes, mountains and stars all meet and provide a space of natural beauty and tranquillity. A landscape where wildlife fight every day to survive in the harsh desert environment and where the awe-inspiring expanse of sand dunes spread for miles and miles underneath beautifully blue African skies. The andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge uses this landscape to capture the imagination and brings peace to the soul.
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- On arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport a warm welcome with an andBeyond representative
- Road transfer from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Windhoek Eros Airport
- At Windhoek Eros Airport take a scenic scheduled flight, arriving at andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
- Overnight at andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
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- Start your day flying over the beautiful Sossusvlei sand dunes
- Prepared activities: Sossusvlei Excursion, Living Dunes, Desert People, Desert Rock, Desert Drive, Big Dune Walk, Stargazing and Self Exploration (E-biking and Hiking)
- Overnight: andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
Begin your day with your chosen 45-minute Soar over Sossusvlei activity:
- Hot Air Balloon: This once-in-a-lifetime experience is the perfect romantic setting that takes you over dunes and mountains before setting you back down to earth to enjoy a champagne breakfast. After breakfast, you will take a relaxing nature drive back to your pick-up point to enjoy the rest of your day.
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- Scenic Helicopter Ride: Take off from the lodge and feel like a bird soaring through the beautiful desert landscape and over the impressive mountain ranges that have stood for millions of years.
After your perfect flight across Sossusvlei, spend the day in one of the most breath-taking desert landscapes in Namibia as you are taken through the desert either in a car or on foot, climb the highest dune Big Daddy for the most spectacular photography opportunities at sunrise/sunset and end the day gazing at the stars with our expert astronomer. Guests at the lodge also have the opportunity to book extra activities in the on-site wellness centre at an additional cost. This includes Massage: Quiet Mind Journey and Massage: Healing Earth African Shea Butter Ritual. These additional activities are a perfect way to relax after spending a busy day exploring Sossusvlei and the surrounding landscape.
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- Self-led exploration of Sossusvlei
- Overnight: andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
Today is a chance for you to experience more culture and landscapes in self-led explorations.
Recommended sites inside the Namib-Naukluft National Part (at additional costs):
- Deadvlei: A white clay pan next to Sossusvlei, Deadvlei is characterised by the dark trees that grew in the region when the Tsauchab River flooded. This contrasting landscape is a must for any visit to Namibia.
Recommended sites outside the Namib-Naukluft National Park (at additional costs):
- Solitaire: This tiny settlement is the perfect stop for any intrepid traveller. This small village boasts a petrol station, shop, café and bakery, chapel and many, many car wrecks.
- Duwisib Castle: Stepping back into the medieval world, Duwisib Castle is a red stone castle rising out of the desert. Built by German Officer Baron Hansheinrich von Wolf at the turn of the 20th Century Duwisib Castle is one of the most unique attractions Namibia has to offer.
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- Scheduled flight from Sossusvlei Airstrip to Hosea Kutako International Airport
- Departure