Our purpose is the Pursuit of Happiness, and Wolwedans exists to inspire a new way.
The NamibRand is famed for its red dunes, endless yellow plains, impressive mountain ranges, magnificent landscape and fascinating eco-system. Located only 60 kilometres from the coast, summer evenings are cooled by refreshing west winds, while winter mornings make for exceptional photography with layers of fog in the desert.
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The Wolwedans Experience
Warmth and personalised service – and a commitment to care for guest and nature alike – are Wolwedans hallmarks.
Dune Camp
Positioned on the edge of a 250-metre high dune, Dune Camp has the most extraordinary views across the NamibRand Reserve. With a unique charm, it appeals to those looking for a down to earth but stylish experience.
The Camp
The lounge and dining area are situated across a network of interconnected decks, guaranteeing panoramic vistas of the mountains and boundless landscape beyond. The tented and wooden structures are ideally tailored for the desert environment, with canvas sides that can be opened to capture the cool breeze in summer, and rolled down in winter to keep you warm.
Amenities
The 6 tented rooms and 1 family suite are pitched on wooden platforms and are comfortable and spacious, including an indoor and outdoor bathroom. A generous deck outside the room allows for safe sleep-outs under the stars, and each has a “Wolwedans Chiller”, a small water-filled silo to cool off in.
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Plains Camp
Plains Camp is the most exclusive villa at Wolwedans. Located in the centre of a vast valley and surrounded by plains as far as the eye can see, it is your home-from-home at Wolwedans. Here, nothing is demanded of you but to relax and gaze at the ever-changing colours of the desert.
The Villa
An exclusive-use villa in the heart of the reserve, Plains Camp is the perfect getaway for families and friends seeking uncompromising privacy and solitude. The unique structure is built from timber and canvas, creating a home that blends effortlessly into the surrounding desert plains with a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Amenities
There are four spacious en-suite rooms (two master rooms and two luxury rooms), all with private ’Wolwedans Chillers’, plus a sala room. There is a spacious deck, swimming pool, and a central lounge area with a study, living room, dining area and a fully equipped kitchen. A private guide and vehicle as well as a villa manager and a private chef complete the experience.
Location
Desert Lodge
Desert Lodge is positioned in one of the most enviable locations that the NamibRand has to offer and has a stunning outlook over orange-hued dunes and craggy mountains. This magnificent vista is at the heart of the lodge, and all the rooms and guest areas are perfectly positioned to make the most of the incredible surroundings.
The Camp
The lodge reflects the ambience of a tented camp, but provides the comfort and protection of a permanent building. From the spacious main areas to the tented rooms, there are plenty of spaces to connect with fellow guests, enjoy some quiet time, or to simply relax and sink into the ‘Wolwedans Way.’
Amenities
The lodge offers 10 tented bungalows, consisting of seven individual rooms and three spacious family suites. All have private verandahs. The main area consists of several decks atop the sand. There are two lounges, a number of sundowner decks, a tea deck, a library, a wine cellar and two dining rooms.
Location
Boulders Camp
Boulders Camp is located around the base of a massive outcrop of granite rocks in the NamibRand plains. This tiny camp is two hours south of the other camps and as far off the beaten track as you can get. This is the place for adventure and to enjoy being completely removed from everyday life.
The Camp
Built around the base of an enormous outcrop of granite rocks, and with mountains towering behind, Boulders looks out over endless landscapes of gravel plains, dotted with the tops of submerged mountains. All the spaces are orientated to enjoy the endless views.
Amenities
The five bedrooms open up on three sides, allowing in the cooling afternoon breeze. Each has a separate spacious bathroom as well as a sala for afternoon siestas. Suites 2 & 3, and 4 & 5 respectively share a plunge pool, while suite 1 has its own private plunge pool. The main area consists of a dining and lounge tent, a breakfast deck, library, pool and an open fireplace.
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The Mountain View Suite
The Mountain View Suite is built over 200 square metres of deck above the dunes. It is exclusive, romantic and utterly gorgeous, with ample space to relax while staring down the valley to the distant mountains – one of the most magnificent views in the reserve.
The Suite
The Suite is located within walking distance from Desert Lodge, but feels as if you are in your own private universe. Keeping in line with the traditional Wolwedans style, the ambience is that of simple elegance embraced by a natural, comfortable charm.
Amenities
The suite offers one en-suite bedroom, a private lounge, dining area and fire-pit, plus an outside bathroom, a sleep-out deck and a plunge pool. The main veranda has a ”star-gaze” bed, which makes for a wonderful sleep-out venue during summer. The suite comes with its own chef, guide and vehicle.
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