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.