Sossus Oasis Camp Site
- Camping
- Swimming pool
- 5 eco awards flowers
Luxury camp sites at the entrance gate to Sesriem and Sossusvlei - the area well known for the towering red sand dunes of the Namib Desert and the remarkable depths of the Sesriem Canyon.
Treasure the ambience of the Namib Desert - under the star studded skies, to the tune of the barking gecko and far cry of a jackal.
The Sossus Oasis Camp Site offers shaded individual sites, each with its own toilet, basin, hot/cold shower, barbeque, kitchen wash-up facility and electricity.
You can enjoy the magnificent views from your paved veranda or relax in the sparkling pool situated in the centre of the campsite.
A fuel and service station, tyre workshop, stocked utility shop and Internet café is available at the adjacent Sossus Oasis Service Station.
Meals and adventure activities may be booked at the nearby Sossusvlei Lodge.
Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
- Lodge
- Quad biking
- Walking & hiking
Take a breather from your hectic schedule and reconnect with yourself and with nature at &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge.
Nestled deep in the heart of Namibia's ancient Namib Desert in Southern Africa, the lodge is a secluded and serene oasis that overlooks awe-inspiring dunes and stony outcrops. A world of vast spaces, endless horizons and rugged mountain heights, the utter tranquillity and extraordinary clarity of light make this area one of Africa’s most compelling landscapes.
In this spectacularly beautiful location, spacious and serene suites envelope guests in pure indulgence, complete with an outdoor shower and a dramatic skylight over the bed for late night star gazing.
If you're up for something more active, quad biking adventures, hikes and walks will let you explore the surrounding scenery and satisfy your sense of adventure.
Sossusvlei Lodge
- Lodge
- Swimming pool
- 4x4 drives
- Game drives
- Guided Sossusvlei trip
- Hot air balloon trips
- Quad biking
- Walking & hiking
- 5 eco awards flowers
Situated adjacent to the oldest desert in the world, Sossusvlei Lodge is a luxurious retreat in this premier tourist attraction area in Namibia. Shaded by camel thorn trees, the Lodge blends in perfectly with the spectacular desert surrounds and bears testament to the ingenuity of an eco-friendly design.
Explore the vastness of Namibia's unspoiled natural environment with the Sossusvlei Lodge Adventure Centre. Choose from guided Sossusvlei trips, hot air ballooning, eco-friendly quad biking, nature drives, sundowner trips, bush dinners, guided sunset walks, archery, stargazing and scenic flights.
A dip in the sparkling pool or an icecold beer under the shady trees in the Acacia beer garden makes for the best relaxation after an eventful day. The al fresco terrace offers magnificent views of the floodlit waterhole where you can watch the passing parade of oryx, springbok, jackal, ground squirrel and hyena, whilst enjoying exquisite food and wine. Indeed a visual and culinary contrast, bearing in mind the relative remoteness of this exceptional location.
The separate accommodation units are carefully laid out to perfectly blend in with the magnificent surrounding natural environment. Each fully air-conditioned accommodation unit has a patio, en-suite bathroom with shower and a spacious bedroom under canvas with adobe-style plaster walls.
Tok Tokkie Trails
- Camping
- Walking & hiking
Desert Walking Trail at NamibRand Nature Reserve - leisurely, personal, fully catered and expertly guided - 2 nights/ 3 days
Tok Tokkie Trails takes you close to the desert’s awesome beauty. The beauty of the Tok Tokkie walking trail is the fact that you closely experience so many different aspects of the beautiful desert - from mountainous terrain to sandy dunes. On the way, you will also discover many secrets of the desert and you will see, that the red sand is buzzing with life. In addition to the fantastic scenery and unfenced wildlife, the desert holds big and small wonders of adaptation that cannot be experienced while driving.
Let your experienced Tok Tokkie Trails guide introduce you to this desert world, relax with a sun downer and enjoy a three-course dinner before falling asleep under the stars...
Get Up Close and Personal with the Namib
Tok Tokkie Trails takes you close to the desert’s awesome beauty. Is there a better way to immerse yourself in nature than on foot?
Surreal scenery - an extraordinary nature experience
Expert guiding - discover the desert and its amazingly adapted inhabitants
Walking is easy, carry nothing but your day-pack
Hiking with Style
Although you will be in the middle of pristine nature you can look forward to the luxuries that you do not want to miss.
- Sundowners, romantic 3-course dinners and all other meals out in the dunes
- Sleep out under a billion stars
- Hot bucket shower and open air toilet with splendid vistas
- A back-up team does all the chores for you. Just relax and enjoy.
Listen to the Silence
Walking in a small group of 2 - 8 guests for a unique experience:
- personal attention and private atmosphere
- you can fully savour the vast and serene calmness of the desert
- the pace will be set to suit the group
- Bring only "worn in" light hiking boots - all other equipment supplied. Tok Tokkie Trails is an all inclusive experience: Meals and drinks are included.
Weltevrede Guestfarm
- Camping
- Guest farm
- Lodge
- Swimming pool
- Bird watching
- Walking & hiking
Relax and enjoy pristine desert environment at Weltevrede, a green garden oasis in the Namib Desert. A unique experience of nature and environment where the Naukluft Mountains and the Namib Desert dunes meet. Come and stay to enjoy nature and the ambience and culture of a working farm in Namibia. A great opportunity for reflection and to revive body, mind and spirit where you are free to roam in the expanse of open horizons.
Weltevrede farm is located in the Namib Desert halfway on the road between Sesriem Canyon and Solitaire and ideally located for longer-stay based day excursions to world renowned natural heritage sites such as Sossusvlei, Sesriem Canyon and surrounds like Solitaire and Naukluft Mountains.
Weltevrede offers a unique natural realm for mental and physical conditioning, walking, hiking, running and cycling on animal spoor, single- and- jeep track, sand and rugged terrain. conditions and opportunities for photography are constant, bird and wildlife range free and you will have a chance to observe various and rare species of bird and game from your rooms overlooking the waterhole toward the Namib Dessert Dunes Sea – a World Heritage Site.
Unique and spectacular sunset views from spacious room accommodation are complimented by sumptuous dinners and hearty breakfasts with teas/coffees and refreshments prepared and served by caring staff.
Camping at Weltevrede offers excellent views toward the Namib Desert and the Naukluft Mountains with star gazing opportunities at night. Individual camp sites are sheltered and two of the sites are shaded during the day. The four campsites are structured with amenities (water and electrical supply) with ablutions appointed to each individual campsite.
The unique, crystal clear swimming pool at the shaded farmyard garden is accessible to all guests.
Weltevrede Guest Farm is a family owned and managed entity, concerned with the preservation and conservation of our natural environment and cultural heritage and the well-being of people.
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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
