Reviews of Kulala Desert Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
353 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Kulala Desert Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Kulala Desert Lodge review"
The ladies singing in the kitchen was wonderful and encapsulated this place - it had a family community atmosphere where all the staff looked after us and each other. It is remote, and there is still a drive to the dunes which if you have the legs you must climb, do as the locals do and go barefoot.
The food was excellent and you can't but admire the staff who make sure you have breakfsted before dawn as you go out to see the sun rise.
Climb a dune - hard work especially for the heavier guys but the views from the top are stunning and the run down just the biggest laugh. This is a beautiful place and one of the reasons we went to Namibia in the first place and it didn't disappoint. Brunch in Soussevlei was a perfect end to the trip." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"Kulala Desert Lodge"
Our room was very nice, and the staff very attentive, if a little (only a little) slow at times.
The activities (Sossusvlei sunrise, and Sundowners trips) were very good, and our guide (Djibril) excellent. Kulala really is superbly placed to take advantage of their "back-door" into the park, beating nearly all those who have to enter the park at Sesriem (40 miles away) at sunrise.
The combined staff entertained us one evening with lovely singing of local songs, which was fun." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"Kulala Desert Lodge review"
Service was very good but did not feel quite as homely/personal as some of the other lodges we stayed. They have their own private park entrance which is a big plus." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
This private entrance can be used by game-viewing vehicles which belong to other lodges in the area run by Wilderness Safaris, namely: Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp, Kulala Wilderness Camp and Wilderness’s flagship camp in the area, Little Kulala.
"Kulala Desert Lodge review"
The manager (Jonathan) was exceptionally helpful when we laft as the Tsauchab river flooded at Sesriem and he arranged for us to use their private gate to get onto the tarred road to Sesriem.
Our guide who took us to Sossusvlei was excellent." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"Kulala Desert Lodge review"
"Convenient access to Sosuvlei"
The guide was very sweet, but basically untrained on the biology of the region. Wilderness Safaris knows how to promote itself (lots of advertising material for other camps available if you want it!), but the experience here was very generic.
The advantage of this site is that it has a special entrance so you can get into Sosuvlei before the crowds, but our Land Rover broke down, and we missed the window." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 3n in Zambia
"Kulala Desert Lodge review"
Our visit to Sossusvlei was very interesting with an informative guide and lots to see. Unfortunately we were unable to climb Dune 45 because of the large number of parties ahead of us. We spent time at Deadvlei and then had lunch. That evening we drove out into the desert for a "Sundowner".
The following morning Amanda went on a hot air balloon trip but I had to cry off as I was still feeling unwell. She really enjoyed herself.
Our only adverse comment about Kulala was the wind which blew incessantly in the evenings and made eating out both chilly and difficult." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
"Kulala Desert Lodge review"
Very comfortable and everyone was friendly and helpful. The food here was excellent.
Although the lodge has its own access to the Park we weren't at the dunes for sunrise, so if this is important to you, perhaps it would be better to stay nearer the gates at Sesriem." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
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"Kulala Desert Lodge review"
We enjoyed an early morning guided tour into the park, entering through Kulala's private entrance. However, we would have benefited from driving into the park ourselves and staying a liitle longer to climb the dunes.
Overall, great experience." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
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Desert Homestead
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Zebra River Lodge
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Little Kulala
A high-end lodge with spectacular views, Little Kulala, makes a great base for visits to Sossusvlei or a balloon ride over the Desert.
Rostock Ritz
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Namib Outpost
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Dead Valley Lodge
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Desert Camp
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Desert Quiver Camp
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Corona Guest Farm
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Elegant Desert Lodge
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Namib Naukluft Lodge
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Sonop
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Namib Desert Lodge
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Le Mirage Lodge
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Solitaire Country Lodge
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Desert Hills Camp
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Desert Grace
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Camp Sossus
Camp Sossus is a offers top notch guiding in a remote wilderness area of the Naukluft Mountains with easy access to the famous dunes of Sossusvlei.
The Nest
Designed to emulate the appearance of a sociable weaver nest the opulent Nest at Sossus is arguably the most exclusive private property in the Sossuvlei area.
