Namib Desert Lodge
- Lodge
- Swimming pool
- Game drives
- Walking & hiking
- 5 eco awards flowers
The main building and the chalets of Namib Desert Lodge are spread out along the foot of the fossilised dunes of the ancient Namib. A comfortable sojourn is guaranteed by 65 en suite rooms with air conditioning. A restaurant and bar, an inviting terrace with views of the fossilised dunes and two swimming pools beckon you to linger and relax. Oryx antelope and springbok make frequent appearances at our illuminated watering place.
The Namib Desert: pale green shrubs and trees on the banks of dry rivers against the backdrop of reddish mountains of sand. In Gondwana Namib Park (100 km²) the fossilised dunes of the ancient Namib meet the active ones of the young Namib. A sea of dunes surges in the west, while in the east vast plains reach out to distant mountains. Join a nature drive and get enticed by the desert world or explore the dunes, young and ancient, on a walk. Our park is also the perfect starting point for an excursion to famous Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon.
Namib Sky Balloon Safaris
- Hot air balloon trips
Situated in the heart of the Namib Naukluft Park, Sossusvlei, one of the most fascinating landscapes in Namibia, is a photographer’s dream. Gigantic orange dunes, dramatic shadows, undulating plains and rocky mountains create a magical kaleidoscope of colours and shapes.
To the east, Namib Rand Nature Reserve vast sandy plains are surrounded by towering granite mountains and rolling dunes.
Here, in the oldest desert on the planet, amazingly adapted animals and plants come together to form one of the most visually stunning ecosystems in the world. And truly the best way to experience the heart of the Namib desert is with a hot air balloon safari.
Watching the spectacular sunrise over this magnificent landscape from a silent hot air balloon is the experience of a lifetime, never to be forgotten.
Don't miss it!
NamibRand Family Hideout
- Camping
- Self catering
- 4x4 drives
- Bird watching
- Game drives
- Mountain biking
- Walking & hiking
- 2 eco awards flowers
In 1999, Andreas and Mandy Brückner got the go-ahead to convert the deserted home of Karakul sheep farmers on the farm Stellarine into what is known as the NamibRand Family Hideout today. It is remotely situated in south-western Namibia, on the NamibRand Nature Reserve, one of Southern Africa ’s largest private nature reserves.
As the sole occupier of this rustic and historic farmhouse, you will be able to appreciate quality time spent alone with your family and friends. The Hideout is simply yet comfortably equipped for your essential needs, a solid and safe haven from the sometimes harsh desert conditions. Evidence of bygone farming days still remains in the old walls, fences and outbuildings, almost buried by ever-shifting sand dunes.
Enjoy the spectacular views over the vast plains and ancient blue mountain ranges, set out on foot or by 4x4 into the glowing red dunes for a close encounter with the fascinating variety of Namib Desert fauna and flora. The kids will love the dune-boarding and endless open spaces, or chasing after beetles and lizards scuttling over the sand dunes. A small water-hole just 20m from the verandah attracts a myriad of birdlife as well as oryx, springbok, bat-eared fox, porcupines and other wildlife. The exceptional surroundings and clarity of the air provide endless opportunities for photography by day and star-gazing by night.
Slow down, leave the stress and pace of our high-tech world behind you for a while and relax around an open fire in the silence of the multi-coloured sunset, punctuated only by the click of barking geckos. Here in the vast and ancient Namib Desert, nature still reigns supreme. You may be comforted to know that a portion of your overnight costs goes towards the conservation of this unique and fragile environment.
Our eco-friendly house uses a solar hot water system, solar lights, a gas fridge, freezer and stove and barbeque facilities. It is fully equipped for self-catering and can accommodate up to 10 people in 4 bedrooms. The expansive verandah provides ample shaded space for alfresco dining and living. The house is also fully wheelchair-accessible. The pure water running in the modern bathroom and kitchen facilities is pumped using a solar pump from deep below the desert’s surface. Bring your own sleeping bags; otherwise bedding is available by prior arrangement only.
In May 2010, we opened a new exclusive campsite, situated one kilometre from the Family Hideout, under an ancient camelthorn tree, nestled in the dunes of NamibRand. For one party only of up to 8 people. Pre-bookings only.
Neuras: N/a’an ku sê Wine and Wildlife Estate
- Self catering
- Swimming pool
- Walking & hiking
- Winery tour & tasting
Rustic dining and self-catered accommodation
We offer accommodation in stone built en-suite chalets, shaded by large acacia and ebony trees, with linen and towels provided. Guests can choose from a self-catering option using one of our two fully equipped kitchens, with a braai under tall, shady trees. Alternatively guests can stay on a Dinner, Bed and Breakfast basis and enjoy our welcoming and homely restaurant, indulging in a menu of refined simplicity which includes locally inspired flavours paired with a selection of Neuras and other award winning wines.
Paired with your taste, presented with passion, guests can be assured of an unforgettable culinary experience, in breathtaking surroundings, matched by the finest wine Namibia can offer.
There is a swimming pool for cool dips after a hot day in the desert and sundowners can be enjoyed in the stone-built lapa. Pleasant short walks amongst the trees and along the dry river bed or to the springs can be undertaken at one's leisure.
Neuras: N/a’an ku sê Wine and Wildlife Estate, is ideal for wildlife enthusiasts, geologists, hikers, wine connoisseurs, or those looking to get away from it all and absorb the tranquil seclusion and peacefulness of nature
As a Volunteer, a stay at Neuras will mean an active participation in our conservation efforts to restore the land to its original beauty, track wild carnivores and research free-roaming wildlife, and at the right time of the year you can even help out in our vineyard (and enjoy a glass or two of course!).
Sossus Dune Lodge
- Lodge
- Swimming pool
- Game drives
- Guided Sossusvlei trip
- Walking & hiking
Namibia Wildlife Resorts has launched first lodge in the Namib-Naukluft Park, the Sossus Dune Lodge, in June 2007. Built in an environmentally sensitive manner, primarily from wood, canvas and thatch, in an attractive 'afro-village' style, Sossus Dune Lodge offers guests an evocative and life changing experience.
Situated within the park, guests benefit from being able to reach Sossusvlei before sunrise, and stay until after sunset, and on their return after an exhilarating day, relax in the tranquility and splendor of the Namib Desert, under the spectacular African sky.
Sossus Dune Lodge offers professional guided tours, fully unleashing the beauty and biological diversity of the desert environment to visitors, and offers the best beds in the desert.
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A digest of information on key aspects of Karas and Hardap's geography
Mendelsohn, J. 2007. A digest of information on key aspects of Karas and Hardap's geography
While much of Hardap and Karas is fairly flat, there is also much scenic beauty to be admired, especially along the escarpment, the coast, in the Namib, the Karas Mountains and, of course, the famous Fish River canyon and the Orange River. The absence of people adds more to the wilderness value of many areas, since the majority and a growing proportion of people live in towns. Although much has been done to emphasise and promote the idea of rural development, it is a simple fact the low rainfall, poor soils and absence of markets and infrastructure make rural life particularly harsh.» Download -
A digest of information on key aspects of Kunene and Erongo's geography
Mendelsohn, J. 2007. A digest of information on key aspects of Kunene and Erongo's geography
Other than the vast expanses of open land, the two regions have a great number of other assets. Obvious ones are such attractions as the Namib Desert and its dunes, the Brandberg, Spitzkoppe and rock art, especially at Twyfelfontein, the Petrified Forest, the lagoon at Walvis Bay, and abundant wildlife, including the famous desert elephants and fur seals.» Download -
A Strategic Collaborative Management & Development Plan For Greater Sossusvlei – Namib Landscape
A five year strategic plan for 2013-2018. This co-management & development plan sets out the vision, purpose and objectives and underlying principles for the key issues which the participants wish to address in the co-management and development of the Complex. It also lists agreed “actions” under each of the issues, to facilitate the effective implementation of the plan» Download -
Briefing Paper: Co-management and Development of the Greater Sossusvlei - Namib Complex
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Certificate of Incorporation and Memorandum and Articles of Association
GSNL Articles of Association as filed with the Master of High Court.
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Constitution of the Greater Sossusvlei-Namib Landscape Association
GSNL Constitution (Final, June 2015)» Download -
Greater Sossusvlei Namib Landscape: Tracking ungulate movements 1
Greater Sossusvlei Namib Landscape: Tracking ungulate movements
Greater Sossusvlei Namib Landscape : Tracking ungulate movements. Volume 1 Issue 1: from December 2015 to March 2016» Download -
Greater Sossusvlei Namib Landscape: Tracking ungulate movements 2
Greater Sossusvlei Namib Landscape: Tracking ungulate movements 2
Greater Sossusvlei Namib Landscape Tracking ungulate movements. Volume 1 Issue 2: from April to June 2016» Download -
Greater Sossusvlei Namib Landscape: Tracking ungulate movements 3
Greater Sossusvlei Namib Landscape: Tracking ungulate movements 3
Greater Sossusvlei Namib Landscape Tracking ungulate movements. Volume 1 Issue 3: from June to November 2016» Download -
Greater Sossusvlei Namib Landscape: Tracking ungulate movements 4
Greater Sossusvlei Namib Landscape: Tracking ungulate movements 4
Greater Sossusvlei Namib Landscape Tracking ungulate movements. Volume 2 Issue 1: from December 2016 to March 2017» Download -
Landscape conservation areas’ law enforcement manual
Law Enforcement Brochure - roads-camping-littering-fires-trespassing
Given the capacity of the area’s tourism, the stakeholders within the Greater Sossusvlei-Namib Landscape (GSNL) are confronted with management issues related to the tourism industry. These issues are specifically related to the conduct of the tourists in the area, and strict management implementation is necessary to uphold the environment and socio-economic status of the area. In pursuit of this, the landscape recognised the need to enhance law enforcement capacity in the area i, with the emphasis on educating NAMPOL on the relevant laws applicable to the regulation of tourism activities within the landscape, as well as on how the landscape members can complement NAMPOL’s efforts by exploring what powers landscape members have in terms of the law.» Download -
NAM-PLACE Best Practice Document
Challenges, Lessons Learned and Best Practices in Establishing Landscape Conservati on Areas in Namibia
Namibia’s protected area (PA) network makes significant contributions to the conservation of biodiversity which is of national and international importance and contributes to the maintenance of ecosystem services. In addition the network has the potential to contribute to the socio-economic benefits of local communities who are residents and/or neighbours of protected areas. The Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) recognises the importance of creating positive attitudes of residents and neighbours towards protected areas and of capitalising on sound management with them to enhance conservation activities. MET also recognises that protected areas (PAs) cannot operate as islands surrounded by areas of incompatible land uses, and in view of climate change predictions it is important to maintain connectivity between PAs including across international boundaries. As a result, supported by the GEF-funded NAM-PLACE Project, MET has been exploring the establishment and development of Landscape Conservation Areas (LCAs) in different parts of Namibia.» Download -
Namibia Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment
Ministry of Environment and Tourism. 2008. Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment Namibia. Final Report
Vulnerability and Adaptation assessment to climate change carried out in preparation of the Second National Communication in meeting Government’s obligations to the UNFCCC. The report addresses the vulnerability of the water and agricultural sectors to climate change, and suggest adaptation measures to cope with the expected impacts. Vulnerability is placed in the socio-economic contexts of rural areas, in particular the Karas and Caprivi regions.» Download -
Namibia's Coast: Ocean Riches and Desert Treasures
Robertson, A., Jarvis, A., Mendelsohn, J. and Swart, R. 2012. Namibia's Coast: Ocean Riches and Desert Treasures. Directorate of Environmental Affairs, Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Namibia
Full colour book on Namibia's coast with chapters on: Introducing the coast of Namibia; Weather and Water; Foundations and Landshapes; The Living Coast; People of the Coast; Economic Resources and Activities; From the Past to the Future.» Download -
NRNR Game Count report June 2012
Report giving feedback and results of the annual game count held on NamibRand Nature Reserve and the Pro-Namib Conservancy on 2 June 2012 - for the eighth consecutive year since the counts were initiated in 2005.» Download -
NRNR Game Count report May 2013
Results of the Annual Game Count for the NamibRand Nature Reserve and Pro-Namib Conservancy 1 June 2013
Data collected in the June 2013 game count were calculated and analysed, bearing our three core objectives in mind: Population estimates, Wildlife distribution/density, Population change» Download -
NRNR Game Count report May 2014
Results of the NamibRand Nature Reserve and Pro-Namib Conservancy Annual Game Count 31 May 2014
Data collected in the May 2014 game count were calculated and analysed, bearing our three core objectives in mind: Population estimates, Wildlife distribution/density, Population change» Download -
Observations on the movements and home ranges of Hartmann’s Mountain Zebras and Oryx in the Greater Sossusvlei-Namib Landscape
Mendelsohn J. 2014. Observations on the movements and home ranges of Hartmann’s Mountain Zebras and Oryx in the Greater Sossusvlei-Namib LandscapeThis document provides a summary of information on the movements and locations of 9 Hartmann’s mountain zebra and 9 oryx fitted with GPS tracking devices in the Greater Sossusvlei-Namib Landscape during 7 months in 2013 and 2014.» Download -
Observations on the movements and home ranges of Hartmann’s Mountain Zebras and Oryx in the Greater Sossusvlei-Namib Landscape
Mendelsohn J & Mendelsohn M, 2014. Observations on the movements and home ranges of Hartmann’s Mountain Zebras and Oryx in the Greater Sossusvlei-Namib Landscape. Update December 2014
This document provides an update of information on the movements and locations of 9 Hartmann’s mountain zebra and 9 oryx in the Greater Sossusvlei-Namib Landscape (GSNL). The report covers one year: from the last days of November 2013 when the transmitters were fitted to the end of November 2014. A previous report reviewed data collected during the first 7 months up to the 26th of June 2014.» Download -
Observations on the movements and home ranges of Hartmann’s Mountain Zebras and Oryx in the Greater Sossusvlei-Namib Landscape (powerpoint)
Observations on the movements and home ranges of Hartmann’s Mountain Zebras and Oryx in the Greater Sossusvlei-Namib Landscape. Based on a report by John Mendelsohn (RAISON)
A 16 slide powerpoint presentation summarising the results of the study of nine mountain zebra and nine oryx fitted with GPS tracking devices in the central Namib, showing locations and home ranges to date (after 7 months tracking).» Download -
Project proposal: A study of the population densities, movement patterns and land uses of oryx, springbok and mountain zebra in and around the Greater Sossusvlei-Namib Landscape
African Conservation Services cc. 2013. Project proposal: A study of the population densities, movement patterns and land uses of oryx, springbok and mountain zebra in and around the Greater Sossusvlei-Namib Landscape.
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Report on a mountain zebra aerial survey in the Naukluft and Khomas Hochland
Kolberg H. 2013. Report on a mountain zebra aerial survey in the Naukluft and Khomas Hochland, 19 to 24 June 2013
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Report on the Burchell’s Zebra and Red Hartebeest total road count June 2014
Report on the Burchell’s Zebra (Equus burchelli) and Red Hartebeest (Sigmoceros lichtensteinii) total road count done on the 24th of June 2014
Population estimates for NamibRand Nature reserve were 367 Burchell's zebra and around 205 Red hartebeest.» Download -
Report on the IUCN evaluation mission to Namibia 16 to 26 September 2012
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Species list: Birds
Bird species list compiled from data in the Southern African Bird Atlas Project and from more recent records within the landscape.» Download -
Species list: Mammals
Mammals recorded by NamibRand Nature Reserve» Download -
Species list: Reptiles
Reptiles recorded by NamibRand Nature Reserve» Download -
Species list: Shrubs, herbs & other plants
Shrubs, herbs & other plants recorded by NamibRand Nature Reserve» Download -
Species list: Trees
Trees recorded from the Greater Sossusvlei-Namib Landscape by the Tree Atlas of Namibia project» Download -
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the Karas Integrated Regional Land Use Plan (KIRLUP)
Koch, M., Pallett, J., Tarr, P. and Wetzel, G. 2011. Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the Karas Integrated Regional Land Use Plan (KIRLUP). Final Report 25 February 2011
This Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) looks at the suggestions and proposals of the Karas Integrated Regional Land Use Plan, with the objective to develop sustainable options, identify the potential of the region’s natural resources and to achieve the land uses that best fit that potential.» Download -
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Of The Tourism Sector For The Greater Sossusvlei Namib Landscape
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Of The Tourism Sector For The Greater Sossusvlei Namib Landscape
This Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of the tourism sector in the Greater Sossusvlei-Namib Landscape has two main objectives: • To help achieve a strong and sustainable tourism industry in the landscape, which contributes to improving human quality of life on sustainable principles; • To support the development plan of the landscape and inform future decision-making in and around the tourism sector.» Download -
The coast of the Erongo Region
Robertson, T., Mendelsohn, J., Jarvis, A. and Swart, R. 2012. The Coast of the Erongo Region - Namibia's Coast. NACOMA
A booklet compiled from the book: Namibia's coast: Ocean riches and desert treasures.» Download -
The coast of the Hardap Region
Swart R, Robertson T, Mendelsohn J & Jarvis A. 2012. The coast of the Hardap Region. NACOMA
A booklet compiled from the book: Namibia's coast: Ocean riches and desert treasures.» Download -
The coast of the Karas Region
Jarvis A, Swart R, Robertson T & Mendelsohn J. 2012. The coast of the Karas Region. NACOMA
A booklet compiled from the book: Namibia's coast: Ocean riches and desert treasures.» Download -
The ecological, social & economic implications of private game parks & private nature reserves in Namibia
The ecological, social & economic implications of private game parks & private nature reserves in Namibia
The Ministry of Environment & Tourism commissioned this study into the ecological, social, and economic implications of private game parks and nature reserves in Namibia. The Ministry engaged the services of an independent team of researchers consisting of an ecologist, an economist and a lawyer.» Download -
Ungulate tracking update: December 2015 to November 2016. Central section.
Ungulate tracking update: December 2015 to November 2016. Central section.
Animation showing movement of satellite-tracked ungulates between December 2015 and November 2016. Central section» Download -
Ungulate tracking update: December 2015 to November 2016. Nothern section.
Ungulate tracking update: December 2015 to November 2016. Nothern section.
Animation showing movement of satellite-tracked ungulates between December 2015 and November 2016. Nothern section.» Download -
Ungulate tracking update: December 2015 to November 2016. Southern section
Ungulate tracking update: December 2015 to November 2016. Southern section.
Animation showing movement of satellite-tracked ungulates between December 2015 and November 2016. Southern section» Download -
World Heritage Site nomination dossier
Comprehensive dossier compiled for the Namib Sand Sea World Heritage Site nomination» Download -
World Heritage Site nomination dossier - annexes
Comprehensive dossier compiled for the Namib Sand Sea World Heritage Site nomination (annexes)» Download
