Roof terraces where guests can sleep under the stars
Location; Kulala Desert Lodge is located in the private Kulala Wilderness Reserve, bordering Namibia’s iconic Namib-Naukluft National Park. With exclusive access to the towering red dunes of Sossusvlei via a private gate, guests can explore the desert’s beauty in peace and without the crowds. The dramatic surroundings include the sculpted Sesriem Canyon and the sweeping Tsauchab River Trail.
Rooms: The lodge offers 21 thatch and canvas rooms, including two spacious family units. Each is designed to blend naturally into the arid landscape, with a private rooftop for sleep-outs beneath the stars. Inside, the rooms are simple yet comfortable, perfect for immersing yourself in the desert’s calm and stillness.
Amenities: Kulala Desert Lodge offers a laid-back yet well-appointed base for desert exploration. There’s a swimming pool, a welcoming lounge and dining area with a wraparound veranda, and a small safari store. Guests can enjoy Wi-Fi access while still feeling delightfully off-grid. Dining is a highlight, from bush lunches to starlit dinners and champagne breakfasts after ballooning.
Activities: Adventure awaits with guided nature drives, hikes through Sesriem Canyon, and scenic sundowners overlooking the dunes. Discover desert-adapted wildlife like oryx, foxes, and ostriches, or marvel at the surreal beauty of Dead Vlei. For a truly magical experience, take to the skies in a hot-air balloon over the Namib Desert.
Sustainability: Once overgrazed farmland, the land surrounding Kulala has been restored through rewilding efforts. Now teeming with desert life, the lodge continues to champion conservation, supporting local ecosystems and protecting rare species while offering low-impact luxury in one of Namibia’s most fragile environments.
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January
Bring your umbrella, it's rainy season. January is mid-summer in Namibia with the possibility of torrential downpours mid afternoon, but with temperatures of 30-35 degrees it tends to be hot and humid.
February
Similar to January, it is hot and humid with the chance of a downpour in the afternoon.
March
In March, rainfall starts to decrease and temperatures lower with nights becoming increasingly cool. Although daytime temperatures remain hot reaching up to 30 degrees.
April
April is predominantly dry and hot, although there can be a couple of sporadic rainy days across the month.
May
Winter is coming. May has little or no rainfall and the humidity is low, in northern regions around Etosha you'll find fresher, greener landscapes with wildlife gathering around depleting watering holes.
- If you're looking to tackle the Fish River Canyon Hike this is the best time to visit Namibia.
June
In June the nights are cold and temperatures can drop below 10 degrees, whilst in the Namib desert it can reach below freezing. There is no chance of rain as the dry season is in full flow.
July
Visitors in July will experience one of Namibia's coldest months, be sure to pack warm clothing as game drives can be chilly.
August
Like July, visitors in August will experience one of Namibia's coldest months, be sure to pack warm clothing as game drives can be chilly and night time temperatures can drop below freezing both at the coast and inland.
September
Considered the best month to travel to Namibia, September is temperate with clear dry skies and low humidity levels.
October
In October game viewing is at its best, the vegetation is fading with temperatures rising up to 29 degrees.
November
Heat continues to rise, with humidity levels remaining low, however there is a chance of rain in the afternoons.
December
December brings the first rains of the season, bringing everything to life as animals start to disperse as more water becomes available.
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