Nestled on the eastern edge of the Namib Desert, the NamibRand Nature Reserve is one of Southern Africa’s largest private conservation areas, spanning over 200,000 hectares of breathtaking wilderness. This pristine reserve showcases a stunning mosaic of landscapes—from vegetated red-sand dunes and gravel plains to rugged mountains and mysterious fairy circles. Home to a rich diversity of desert-adapted wildlife including gemsbok, springbok, hyena, and over 150 bird species, NamibRand offers a truly immersive safari experience. Visitors can explore the reserve through scenic drives, guided walks, or even hot-air ballooning, all while enjoying minimal light pollution in Africa’s first International Dark Sky Reserve—perfect for unforgettable stargazing. With its commitment to low-impact ecotourism and conservation, NamibRand is a sanctuary for nature lovers seeking solitude, beauty, and adventure.
NamibRand Nature Reserve
Accommodation
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Wolwedans Boulders Camp
For a ruggedly exclusive and luxurious camping experience, Wolwedans Boulders Camp is a must for discerning travelers wanting to experience the real Namibia. Forming part of the Wolwedans Collection, the camp is in the deep south of the NamibRand Nature Reserve on a farm called Aandster (Evening Star). This evocative name is an indication of…
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Wolwedans Dune Camp
The ultimate in ‘glamping’ and therefore taking camping to a whole new level of sophistication, Wolwedans Dune Camp boasts luxury tents perched on the edge of a dramatic 250m high dune. Located in the NamibRand Nature Reserve, just south of spectacular Sossusvlei, this is the ideal getaway for adventurous travellers wanting a top class experience.…
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Wolwedans Dunes Lodge
Perched high on top of a dune plateau, overlooking the panoramic vistas of the NamibRand Game Reserve in all directions, this lodge is an extra special and memorable location. Built out of wood and canvas, the blinds open up to the most beautiful 360-degree vista of the endless desert surrounds. The lodge reflects the ambiance…
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andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
The majesty and awe-inspiring silence of the Namib Desert is a stunning setting for a luxury escape. andBeyond’s Sossusvlei Desert Lodge looks out over dunes and rocky outcrops in the heart of Namibia’s ancient desert and is the perfect place to get away from it all. Fly in to the nearby airstrip (otherwise a 5…
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Kwessi Dunes
At Kwessi Dune lodge, you’ll find 12 cool and comfortable (and air-conditioned) chalets- 10 x twin/ double and 2 x family chalets all with canvas walls and thatched roofs. Each bedroom has a separate ‘star gazer’ room, completely open to the sky, and the perfect spot from which to watch the celestial theatre show above.…
Tours & Safaris
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Fly into Namibia
Fly in to Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert and spend 2 nights Kwessi Dunes. Touch down briefly for a beach lunch in Swakopmund, and then back to the sky for an incredible flight along the coast and inland to the Hoanib Valley for 2 nights. Drive through spectacular ever changing landscapes to the Skeleton Coast…
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12 Nights. 7 Extrordinary landscapes. One verdict: Put Namibia at the top of your ‘must travel’ list
A trip report from one of Africa’s most extraordinary destinations. Plus 10 questions every first-time Namibia traveller asks, answered by our consultant in the field. There are destinations you read about and destinations that steal your heart. Namibia is…