Wolwedans Dunes Lodge

The Dunes Lodge aims at providing a unique experience close to nature, yet without compromising comfort and style. The entire Lodge is constructed on wooden platforms and overlooks panoramic vistas in all directions, capturing the desert in an intimate and memorable way. The building style is a combination of wooden poles and large canvas blinds/windows that open up to the desert beyond. The Lodge reflects the ambience of a tented camp, but provides the comfort and protection of a permanent building.

The NamibRand Nature Reserve is situated about 400 km south-west of Windhoek close to Sossusvlei and can be reached by car. The driving time from Windhoek, Swakopmund, Lüderitz and Keetmanshoop is approx. five to six hours (travelling at leisure).

Each of the eight spacious Chalets with en-suite Bathroom leads onto a private veranda and stretches of untouched sand. Careful selection of furniture, light coloured linen as well as the selection of accessories give the Dunes Lodge a distinct natural charm. The 9th Chalet - the Family Room - consists of 2 separate Bedrooms and a Bathroom. Mountain View Suite: The Mountain View Suite is a new addition to Dunes Lodge. Just over 200 square metres of deck rising above the dunes provides ample living space and adds a touch of luxury to the Wolwedans Collection. Located within walking distance from the Wolwedans Dunes Lodge, yet secluded, and nestled amidst a magnificent dunes landscape The Suite allows friends of Wolwedans to spend more than two nights in a homely and stylish atmosphere with ample space, maximum comfort and a high degree of privacy.

The Suite consists of a spacious bedroom with a king-size double bed allowing guests to enjoy the view of their private dune valley to the fullest. There is a en-suite bathroom facility with two wash basins, a shower and toilet. A shaded patio, provides an ideal venue for out-door meals and relaxed hours in the shade floating about in a hammock. Add to this a spacious lounge, bar and dining area and you have a wonderful home away from home. In the event that guests wish to enjoy meals ‘entre-nous’, an open plan kitchenette supports the preparation of meals at the Suite. An east-facing veranda and sun-deck lead from the platform into the surrounding dunes.

A special attraction is the ‘star-gazing’ bed incorporated into the main veranda, providing a wonderful sleep-out venue during summer. In keeping with the traditional Wolwedans style the ambience is that of plain elegance embraced by a natural, comfortable charm. The Suite is furnished with colonial/safari style furniture and a well balanced variety of decorative items. The Suite can be regarded as very elegant, yet allowing for a casual, relaxed and unpretentious life-style. It is most important for guests feel ‘at home’.

The main complex is also built on stilts and consists of a Bar and Lounge, sundowner decks with a fireplace and a spacious Dining Room. All communal areas open out onto a Veranda with a superb view of the surroundings.

The three Chalets are directly accessible from the main complex by wooden walkways and thus easily accessible for elderly and handicapped guests.

CLUB CHATEAU:

In 2001, NamibRand Safaris launched a new marketing concept named Club Chateau. By becoming a member of this Wolwedans Club, you can enjoy a distinct personal benefit when visiting Wolwedans in the future, and make a positive contribution towards pursuing the goals of Wolwedans and NamibRand Nature Reserve at large. Club Chateau has merit for all concerned, as it guarantees a win/win situation and helps Wolwedans to offer a desert experience that is close to perfection – thanks to your potential commitment. The executive summary as well as a detailed proposition shows you how it works. On behalf of the Wolwedans family you are invited to consider this proposition. We hope that you will see the merit in joining a circle of special people, who cherish nature as much as well appointed and charming camps, good food, fine wines and the great Namibian outdoors.