To the left it is dune to dune behind dune and next to dune – an endless sea of reddish sand stretching all the way to the distant horizon. On the right it is vast plains in shades of grey and beige with the occasional inselberg jutting out. In between, a sandy dry riverbed is lined by greenery. The Namib Desert is a narrow tract of land, only about 100 km wide, along the coast of the country to which it gave its name. It is a desert with several faces. This is spectacularly evident in the southern half of the Namib along large river courses like that of the Kuiseb or Koichab.Namib Desert Lodge sits at the foot of a red sandstone cliff, the 'fossilised' dunes of the protomorphic Namib. Situated just 60 km north of Sesriem, the gateway to famous Sossusvlei, and a mere 5 kilometres from the main road, the lodge is an ideal starting point for an excursion to the highest dunes in the world. Among tall trees and palms are 55 rooms en suite, a restaurant and swimming pool, all of which invite you to linger and relax.Join a drive through the magnificent scenery or simply enjoy the thrill of Gemsbok and Springbok frequenting the illuminated watering hole after dusk.2011 RatesDouble room B&B pp night from R600Single room B&B pp night from R750
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