Namibia is a country of contrasting landscapes- from the oldest desert on earth, predator-rich game reserves, and rugged mountain ranges to modern cities and coastal resort towns. Windhoek, Namibia’s capital city and gateway to the region, has an international airport and a host of visitor-friendly facilities. Swakopmund, on the northwest coast, is a premier holiday destination and the ideal base from which to explore the Namib Desert. Sea kayaking, paragliding and sand boarding are all popular activities in this eclectic town.

No trip to southern Namibia is complete without visiting the awe-inspiring Fish River Canyon, the impressive quivertree forest, the majestic red dunes of Sossusvlei, and the exquisite mountain ranges of the Richtersveld. In the north, Etosha National Park is not to be missed: it is home to hundreds of species including large elephant and lion populations that all gather around the vast saltpan, Etosha. The unforgiving Skeleton Coast, called the “coast of hell” by Portuguese seafarers, never fails to impress with its dramatic vistas and haunting sites of shipwrecks.

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This desert retreat is situated on the dry Auab riverbed in the Kulala Wilderness Reserve. The 11 climate-controlled, thatched “kulalas” merge seamlessly into the timeless desert landscape, with exquisite fittings and fixtures, and each with a private plunge pool. The extensive use of neutral colors, gorgeous textures and natural light reproduce the soothing pastel tones of the desert. Each villa has a rooftop “skybed” for romantic star gazing, with both indoor and outdoor showers. An elegant entertainment area includes al fresco fine dining as a highlight. Varied activities aim at acquainting guests with the splendor, solitude and stark beauty of the Namib Desert, with excursions to Sossusvlei (via its own private gate), and nature drives and walks providing awe-inspiring views of desert-adapted wildlife and plants. A balloon safari (at extra cost) offers a unique experience soaring silently above the desert, while eco-sensitive quad biking explores this beautiful area on the ground.

 
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