andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge

The luxurious andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge hotel is located among a sea of ​​dunes and rocky outcrops in the Namib Desert - a place that delights with its inaccessibility, beauty and extreme climatic conditions. The hotel is located on the andBeyond Sossusvlei Private Desert Reserve and right next to the Dark Sky Park, part of the NamibRand Nature Reserve and the Namib-Naukluft National Park. Travelers are attracted by the opportunity to observe the starry sky, which is possible thanks to minimal light pollution. And the hotel, definitely one of the best in Namibia, has its own astronomical observatory equipped with an ultra-modern Celestron CPC 1100 GPS (XLT) telescope.

However, guests do not spend all their time in the hotel. During the day, hiking in the ancient dunes and off-road vehicle trips are organized. Although the areas are desert, you can observe as many as four different ecosystems with different flora and fauna in each. While visiting the Namib-Naukluft National Park, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, guests will see the famous red dunes and learn about the geological processes taking place in the region.

A stay at andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is also a feast for lovers of culture and anthropology. While on holiday in Namibia, guests can see the remains of the times when the Bushmen tribes lived here. andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge offers suites in a minimalist style, made of rock and glass. The ceilings have glass that allows you to admire the night sky. Each of them has a spacious terrace with a private swimming pool. Delicious dishes are served by the chef, who is happy to show guests the process of preparing specialties.

andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is known for promoting sustainability. Systems that save water consumption and modern mechanisms for obtaining water have been implemented, each building is in fact a small photovoltaic power plant, biodegradable and environmentally friendly products are used for cleaning, and drinking water is bottled on site in recycled glass bottles. At the same time, the hotel constantly analyzes its impact on the environment and strives to minimize its carbon footprint.