Namibia

Little Kulala

Q: How do you get to Sossusvlei?

Sossusvlei is easily accessible by road from Swakopmund or Windhoek. However, the best and quickest way to reach this remote part of Namibia is by light aircraft with Wilderness Air, where you will get to appreciate the true beauty of the desert from above.

Q: Where is Sossusvlei located in Namibia?

Sossusvlei, famous for its towering sand dunes, is located in south-west Namibia, in the Namib-Naukluft National Park, the largest conservation site in Namibia.

Q: How do you pronounce Sossusvlei?

Sossusvlei is sometimes written Sossus Vlei and when trying to pronounce the word it is best broken down into two parts. While the Sossus part is easy for most people to pronounce, the vlei section is said with an f, essentially pronounced ‘flay’.

Q: How was Sossusvlei formed?

A vlei is a small shallow pool or marsh. While now dry, the pools of the Sossusvlei area were formed when the Tsauchab River flooded many years ago. On rare occasions, during very heavy rains, water flows in the river, and settles on the desert landscape of Sossusvlei.

Namib Desert Retreat

You can’t get much closer to the renowned dunes of Sossusvlei and the evocative panoramas of Dead Vlei than Little Kulala.

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DESTINATIONS

Wilderness Little Kulala

Your desert dreams realised.

Peace and privacy can be found in all spaces at Wilderness Little Kulala. Sossusvlei entices with its adventures, its landscapes, its tranquility. An exclusive-use gate provides direct access to the renowned dunes of Sossusvlei and the evocative panoramas of Dead Vlei. Climb the 300-metre red dunes and gaze upon the famed Namib Sand Sea World Heritage Site. Float above the world’s oldest desert in a *hot-air balloon. See the desert come alive on nature walks and drives, e-bikes, or low-impact quad bikes.

*additional cost applies.

NAMIBIA

Little Kulala moments

Little Kulala’s décor echoes the local geology, reflecting the surrounding grey and pink limestone that makes this part of Namibia so special. Spot desert-adapted wildlife such as ostriches, springbok, gemsbok, black-backed jackals, bat-eared foxes, perhaps an aardwolf, or Namibia’s endemic dune lark. Stargaze in one of the darkest places on Earth, contemplating space, and your place in it. 

Little Kulala moments

Little Kulala’s décor echoes the local geology, reflecting the surrounding grey and pink limestone that makes this part of Namibia so special. Spot desert-adapted wildlife such as ostriches, springbok, gemsbok, black-backed jackals, bat-eared foxes, perhaps an aardwolf, or Namibia’s endemic dune lark. Stargaze in one of the darkest places on Earth, contemplating space, and your place in it. 

Accommodation

Recently refurbished, Little Kulala effortlessly embraces its Namib vistas. Your suite’s private pool is where we’re sure to find you enjoying lazy afternoons, while your rooftop invites private sundowners and suppers. A roll-out bed on your shaded deck is perfect for a siesta, or heavenly night’s sleep. 

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Cuisine

At Little Kulala our menus highlight indigenous produce. Sample Namibian dates, eembe fruit, venison, millet, and local beans. Have brunch in front of camp with your feet in the Namib sand. Indulge in a delicious oasis lunch in a dry river bed in the desert. Treat yourself to African tapas on your sala overlooking the red dunes. Retreat to the wine cellar for a romantic dinner for two.

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THE DETAILS

Wilderness Little Kulala

Totally solar-powered, the modern lines of this Namibian camp open out to the desert, making you forget where Little Kulula ends and the desert begins. Allow yourself to be totally immersed in the diverse landscapes, discovering a fascinating and exceptionally varied array of insects, reptiles, and wildlife along the way.

Purpose

Facilities

Wildlife

Area

Activities

Wilderness Little Kulala Sossusvlei Namibia Purpose

Restoring the wilderness

Little Kulala lies on 27,000 hectares of the pristine Kulala Wilderness Reserve. But this majestic desert landscape didn’t always look this way. Once upon a time, the farmland here was used for subsistence goat farming, with very little indigenous wildlife left. Some 30 years ago Wilderness pushed to protect the ancient landscape, returning the land to its former glorious natural state.

Family unit

A spacious family unit ensures complete privacy.

Plunge pool

Enjoy a private sundowner poolside at your own suite.

Sleep-out

Discover this place of wonder under a sky full of stars.

Spa

Every safari experience should include a little pampering.

Wi-Fi

Stay in touch with friends and family, and share your sightings.

Wilderness Little Kulala Sossusvlei Namibia Area

A photographer’s desert dream

In the south of Namibia’s ancient Namib Desert, in the Namib-Naukluft National Park, salt and clay pans are surrounded by high dunes, stained red by their iron oxide coating. The geology intrigues. Surreal, as though Salvador Dali had a hand in its creation. The desert-adapted game that may appear – perhaps a herd of oryx running across the sands – seems like a mirage.

Purpose

Restoring the wilderness

Little Kulala lies on 27,000 hectares of the pristine Kulala Wilderness Reserve. But this majestic desert landscape didn’t always look this way. Once upon a time, the farmland here was used for subsistence goat farming, with very little indigenous wildlife left. Some 30 years ago Wilderness pushed to protect the ancient landscape, returning the land to its former glorious natural state.

Facilities