Desert & delta: Namibia self-drive & Botswana safari
Namibia, Botswana and South Africa
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The open-plan reception/lounge and bar area at Hoodia Desert Lodge has a relaxed atmosphere, featuring stylish décor, comfortable seating, coffee table books to browse and open fires in the winter months. Leading from the lounge is the enclosed circular restaurant with panoramic views over the riverbed.
There's a large outdoor terrace where you can tuck in to dinner or sip a sundowner, enjoying sweeping views of the desert mountain scenery, which changes colour from grey to red to purple as the sun sets. Adjacent to this is a small pool area, which is the place to head if you wish to cool off in the heat of the day after a morning visit to the dunes.
OUR OPINION:
We've found Hoodia to be a really warm, friendly lodge offering very good service. Small and intimate, the lodge's owner-managers, Thomas and Henreza, often join guests for a chat after dinner, opening a bottle of wine or whiskey to talk about the day's experiences and plan the next day’s activities.
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Hoodia Lodge, Sossusvlei
Hoodia Desert Lodge, Sossusvlei
Hoodia Lodge, Sossusvlei
Sundowner drinks at Hoodia
Room at Hoodia Lodge
Hoodia Desert Lodge, Sossusvlei
Hoodia Lodge, Sossusvlei
Rooms
The lodge has just a handful of air-conditioned thatched chalets, each featuring wooden floors and harmonious furnishings. The en suite bathrooms have both indoor and outdoor showers, as well as outdoor bathtubs in charming little courtyard gardens. Each chalet has a shaded porch to the front, furnished with comfortable seating on which you can admire the views across the open plains. All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, a fridge and mosquito nets.
Location
Hoodia Desert Lodge is situated on the banks of the Tsauchab River, about a 20-minute drive from Sesriem. Passing through the entrance gate, the lodge slowly materialises in the distance as you approach the base of the mountain.
Food and drink
The restaurant serves tasty three-course dinners in a large dining area with an open fire, providing a cosy, sociable atmosphere. A bar is located in the lodge's main area, serving a variety of beverages. A special sundowner experience can also be arranged, with the lodge providing wines, traditional sundowner drinks and snacks in a private location looking out over the Namib Desert.
Facilities and activities
The lodge offers full-day tours of the dunes at Sossusvlei, which include a dune lunch complete with tables, chairs and a selection of wines. On site, guests can make use of the shaded pool area and open-air lounge.
Tour ideas in Sossusvlei & Sesriem
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Hoodia Desert Lodge as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favourite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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![Desert Homestead, Sossusvlei]()
Desert Homestead Lodge
Sossusvlei & Sesriem -
![Accommodation at Desert Quiver Camp]()
Desert Quiver Camp
Sossusvlei & Sesriem -
![Kulala Desert Lodge, Sossusvlei]()
Kulala Desert Lodge
Sossusvlei & Sesriem -
![Family Kulala room, Little Kulala]()
Little Kulala
Sossusvlei & Sesriem
Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Sossusvlei dune excursion ![Dead Vlei]()
Sossusvlei dune excursion
Sossusvlei dune excursion
Enjoy the amazing scenery of Sossusvlei, and maybe take a short walk to Deadvlei, a bizarre collection of ancient camelthorn trees, or climb the nearby dunes.
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Sunset horse riding ![Sunset ride from Desert Homestead]()
Sunset horse riding
Sunset horse riding
Riders wind their way across the grassy plains and through ancient water courses and eventually up a steep mountain track, where a friendly barman with a selection of cocktails awaits them.
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Sossusvlei & Sesriem and nearby places
- Southern Namibia 38 miles away
- The NamibRand Nature Reserve 37 miles away
- The Naukluft Mountains 35 miles away
- Walvis Bay 144 miles away
- Lüderitz 155 miles away
- Aus 148 miles away
- Swakopmund and Pelican Point 158 miles away
- Windhoek 154 miles away
- The Central Highlands 172 miles away
- Erongo Mountains 200 miles away