Reviews of Kulala Desert Lodge
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Loved this place
One of our favourite places, this lodge is set in stunning scenery overlooking the dunes in the distant.
You immediately feel relaxed and are welcomed with a cold drink and given a comprehensive informal chat on your stay and the facilities. The staff were all very friendly and would spare the time to talk with you. Dinner is served on a large candlelit outside balcony and is delicious. Rooms are spacious and comfortable.
The early drive to the dunes is wonderful with the guides being very capable and eager to share their knowledge.
Kulala Desert Lodge review
Fabulous. Great staff.Great Game drives
Only comment was the awful roads to get to Kuala Desert Lodge from Windhoek.
Our favourite lodge
Kulala is in the most dreamy location just on the edge of the National Park. It is such a privilege to be able to access the dunes through their own private gate.
Everything was so well done. Our room was so well designed and nicely rustic. The excursions were exciting and our guides were so good. The trip to Sesriem Canyon was worth doing but the highlight was the trip to the dunes. The views take your breath away and it is a perfect challenge to try and climb the dunes themselves.
This really was a once in a life time experience. We even topped it off with a balloon flight over this magical landscape.
Hot stay at Kulala Desert Lodge
Welcoming reception. Wilderness Safaris are trying to reduce plastic bottle waste. We were issued with named drinks bottles and encouraged to fill them from the water cooler. What a good idea!
Elegant décor and considerate staff combined to make this a very enjoyable stay. No one could do anything about the temperature of 50.5 degrees in the shade however.
The afternoon nature drive and sundowners with our guide Castro was informative and interesting. The promise of sunrise over the dunes could not be fulfilled as the gate did not open until 06:25. This meant that the ascent of Dune 45 and the visit to Dead Vlei took place in the hot sunshine of late morning.
Our afternoon visit to Sesriem Canyon with Castro was fascinating. We had expressed an interest in the geology of the area and he provided all the explanation that was needed.
If you are interested in star gazing from your roof terrace, make sure your visit does not coincide with a full moon! Once it had set, the sky was amazing.
Absolutely wonderful place.
We really enjoyed our two nights here. The welcome was warm, the staff were very helpful and attentive. The accommodation was lovely. The food was excellent and the relaxed setting of the lodge was very pleasant. We were entertained by singing and dancing after dinner on our second night.
We went on a guided trip to the dunes with our guide Castro and he was an excellent guide. Hiking up the Big Daddy dune was a bit of a challenge but well worth it! Seeing the dead vlei after was amazing. I would highly recommend this trip.
Kulala Desert Lodge review
This is a very nice place in the middle of the desert. The food is excellent and the service equally good.
The activities are somewhat strenuous but that is the nature of the place.
Fantastic time at Kulala Desert Lodge
we loved this lodge-on arrival staff were waiting for us with damp face cloths and a cool drink, both were very welcome after the long drive. The staff were really friendly, the main lodge area was inviting and comfortable. Our chalet had a fantastic view and was really in fitting with its surroundings.
All meals were lovely and the waiting staff were friendly and efficient. The evenings were really relaxing in the comfortable lounge area.
We went on 2 activities with Richael our fantastic, informative guide. The visit to the dunes and Deadvlei was out of this world and one of the highlights of our visit to Namibia. We also visited Sesiem canyon which I'm glad we did but I was not madly impressed by it.
The provision of purified water in Kulala and the other Wilderness Safari accommodations was great as it allowed us to conserve the bottled water we held for the long drives. I also really liked the palmolive free shampoo, shower gel etc that was provided.
Overall this we had a fantastic experience at Kulala and can easily recommend it to other travellers.
Did their best to avoid crowds at Sosselvlei
Paid for two trips. One to Big Daddy and Dead Vlei. Private entrance helped to reduce driving time. Otherwise standard trip, but with nice private picnic.
stunning view of dunes, wonderful staff
sleeping on the roof was amazing; refreshing ginger drink upon arrival; felt very safe; greately appreciated water conservation in showers as well as electricity conservation efforts; was nice to be on a property that was also protected so we were able to see animals such as oryx, ostritch, and springbok; plan for 45 min trip to park entrance.
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Remote but great place. The accommodation was in tented huts with a ladder to get up to a small outside sleeping area to see the stars - well worth doing! The actual tented hut was not that huge but very nice and a great little balcony to sit and take in the views of the dunes. It is the closest accommodation to the dunes with its own private gate and this was great as we had great views and also meant you did not have to get up that early to get into the park.
The service was great too - again they were very accommodating to challenging dietary requirements especially making fresh gluten free bread. The staff were very friendly and our guide Richael was brilliant. We did the nature trail and the morning sand dune drive. The sand dunes drive was excellent - we were taken to climb Big Daddy rather than Dune 45 as is was quieter and less touristy. We climbed the half arm of Big Daddy and it was not that hard at all - and lots of fun coming down.
We stayed two nights and think that this is enough as there are not that many more activities you can do. It is a long drive to get there but well worth it when you get there - highly recommend the lodge!
We have always believed that acting responsibly is the only way to approach tourism and we're one of
the few companies to hold AITO's original coveted 5-star status for responsible tourism. It's a lead
that others are now following.
