Dead Valley Lodge is one of only two lodgings located within the Namib Naukluft Park, making it a good option for those who want to explore the dunes themselves. The last 5km of road to Sossusvlei is just a sandy track and can be challenging.

The lodge offers twenty free standing, climate-controlled, luxury tented chalets with panoramic views of the Namib Desert and its towering red sand dunes and rugged mountain ranges. The bathroom is located in a separate chalet on the same platform and has a large shower, toilet and a double washbasin.

The main area has a an open-plan design with natural materials such as wood, stone and canvas that blend in very nicely with the desert environment. There is a large lounge area, an open fireplace, a swimming pool, bar and a restaurant that serves Namibian cuisine.

Dead Valley Lodge is located inside the Namib Naukluft National Park between Sesriem Campsite and Elim Dune on the D826 road leading to the world-famous Dead Valley. The distance from main gate to dunes (Dead Vlei) is 65 km on asphalt; the last 5 km is deep sand and only suitable for 4x4 vehicles.

Since the lodge is located inside the park, visitors are not bound to the opening and closing times of the park gate and have more flexibility in terms of visiting Sossusvlei. Guests of Dead Valley Lodge may reach Dead Vlei even before sunrise.

Sossusvlei is the area most associated with Namibia: Red dunes as far as the eye can see (up to 380 m high, coloured red by the clay-rich sand) and dead trees in the Vleis or pans decaying slowly at the will of the arid climate. The Vleis were created by the Tsauchab River, which probably once flowed to the Atlantic some 50 km away. The whole Sossusvlei region is quenched with water during those very rare years when a good amount of rain falls, prompting bushes and flowers to spring up everywhere.

Sossusvlei is situated within the Namib Naukluft National Park. The region is home to several well-adapted desert-dwelling animals, including springbok, oryx, ostrich, and countless other small creatures. Guests have also been known to spot cheetah, so keep your eyes peeled.

The lodge offers guided excursions to Sossusvlei, Dead Vlei and the Sesriem Canyon and sundowner scenic drives at extra costs.

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8702 Zollikon
Zurich, Switzerland


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