Reviews of Sossus Dune Lodge
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Sossus Dune Lodge review
After a rough start when we had trouble finding the reception area from the parking lot and encountering a unhelpful employee, our experience improved.
We signed up for an early morning guided trip to Dead Vlei lead by Paul. We had a very enjoyable morning despite the fog that obscured sunrise. Paul helped arrange for early shuttle service for us the following morning so that we could have another chance of seeing Dead Vlei and Sossusvlei in the sunlight.
Being inside the gates was essential for early morning photography. (People with 4 x 4 vehicles have the best access to the Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei areas.)
An Unexpected Oasis
Having read previous reviews I did not have very high expectations, and only chose this place as I wanted to experience sunrise and sunset in the park.
However, the accommodation was excellent, the chalets were huge and offered all the amenities one could wish for. The verandah was a real bonus and it was lovely being able to watch the springbok wander past at such close proximity. The food was more than adequate; plenty of it and a good variety of dishes were served. It definitely surpassed my expectations.
It was great being able to stay in the park itself; you really felt a part of it, rather than just visiting for the day.
Sossus Dune Lodge review
The location in the park is superb and allowed us a memorable (and very early) start down to Big Daddy and Dead Vlei so we arrived before anyone else. A fantastic moment on the trip!
The huts are on raised platforms and are surprisingly lovely with views over the open plain with the dunes in the distance.
The bar and sitting area are spacious; the pool very welcoming. The large dining room lacks atmosphere and can be very stuffy and hot. It is a shame you are not allowed to eat at the tables out on the deck surrounding the dining room.
The staff are efficient and most are friendly although a little reserved..
Sossus Dune Lodge review
Excellent location inside the park.
Excellent rooms with desert views.
Welcoming & friendly staff.
They could have arranged to set off slightly earlier for sunrise & be at/near the top of the dunes at sunrise
Great to be in the park
Surprised at no air conditioning in such a new camp. However very good overall and being within the park is really worthwhile. Did not use their activities.
Staff very helpful and friendly especially regarding the shuttle service.
Sossus Dune Lodge review
If you wanna reach the sand dunes before everyone else this is the place to stay. It was a magical feeling to see the sunrise form Big Daddy!
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We all loved it. The rooms, food and staff were faultless. helpfull and welcoming. Our guide for the early morning trip to the sand dunes was very informative, and quickly assessed our abilities for climbing up the dunes! ( 1 of us had recently had a hip replacement so high dunes were out of the question !)
We had thought we would take a baloon flight over the dunes but the cost was prohibitive, our morning guide told us we should try a flight over the dunes, as this was less expensive, which we did and I can thoroughly recommend, we went as far as the coast, and for 5 of us it was approx £125 a head.
Sossus Dune Lodge review
Fantastic place to stay, room was excellent, difficult to find any fault with this place.
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We were in Room 14. There were only 5 or 6 sets of people staying in the hotel. There were more people asking if everything was OK than were staying there! A case of too many chiefs and not enough indians.
Seems such a shame as the location and rooms are wonderful. They have also built a lovely shaded area around the swimming pool.
No problem using credit card to pay.
Sossus Dune Lodge review
We loved Sossus Dune lodge - the individual huts were very well decorated and very clean. The location also cannot be beat for being able to get to the dunes for sunrise.
The food was great and the staff were helpful in giving us a packed breakfast the morning that we got up early to see sunrise. The staff were all very young and although very friendly and attentive they were perhaps lacking in knowledge slightly and when we asked questions about time of sunrise, best place to see sunrise etc nobody seemed to be able to answer our questions.
If the staff could perhaps be briefed on local knowledge (or indeed an information folder be put in the rooms) and this would perfect this otherwise great accommodation.
