Namibrand Nature Reserve Holidays

Located just south of the famous dunes of Sossusvlei, the NamibRand Nature Reserve is one of Namibia’s best-kept secrets - vast, remote and achingly beautiful. This privately owned reserve spans over 200,000 hectares of desert wilderness and was established to help protect the fragile ecosystems of the Namib. Its landscapes are astonishingly varied, from gravel plains and red dunes to jagged mountain outcrops and fairy circles - strange, circular patches of bare earth that have long intrigued scientists and storytellers alike.

NamibRand is ideal for second-time visitors looking to complement their Sossusvlei experience with something quieter and more immersive. Activities range from guided walks and game drives to horse riding across the dunes and spectacular sunrise hot air balloon flights. Wildlife is surprisingly abundant, with oryx, springbok, bat-eared foxes and even leopards calling this harsh terrain home. At night, the reserve becomes one of the best places in the world for stargazing - it’s an official International Dark Sky Reserve, with virtually no light pollution to interrupt the show overhead.

A luxury safari in NamibRand can stand alone as a slow, thoughtful desert retreat or be combined with the drama of nearby Sossusvlei. Either way, it’s an extraordinary and otherworldly landscape that reveals just how diverse and captivating Namibia’s deserts can be.