Exclusive Accommodation In The Neuhof Nature Reserve
Central Lounge, Dining Area, Fire-Pit
Six Tented Rooms With Semi-Open-Air En-Suite Bathrooms And Hot Water Bucket Showers
Sossusvlei Excursions, Mountain Biking, Nature Walks And Drives, Hot Air Balloon Rides, Helicopter And Fixed-Wing Aircraft Flights, Stargazing
Camp Sossus is well placed for guests to spot a wealth of wildlife on walks and drives.
Entering Namib-Naukluft National Park at sunrise, marvel at the spectacular red dunes of Sossusvlei when the light is soft, climb some of the world’s tallest sand towers, and learn fascinating facts about the desert’s flora and fauna from your expert guide.
This is a unique way to experience the desert landscape more actively. You can head out on a cycling excursion with an expert guide to explore the terrain and its resident wildlife.
When the heat of the day starts to subside, enjoy a nature-focused guided drive or walk led by an expert guide. Species you can expect to encounter within the gravel plains, dry river valleys, and majestic plateau of Neuhof Nature Reserve include leopard, cheetah, spotted hyena, bat-eared fox, both Burchell’s and Hartmann’s mountain zebra, giraffe, oryx, kudu, springbok, steenbok, and klipspringer.
The Neuhof Nature Reserve scenery is spectacular, a real treat for keen photographers. Come nightfall, stargazing is an absolute must, particularly as each tent includes its own star-bed for guests to enjoy the night skies.
Glide high above the Sossusvlei dunes on a romantic hot air balloon excursion departing at sunrise – a truly unique way to absorb the vastness and diversity of the desert. Please note that this experience incurs an additional cost.
For those wishing to gain a greater insight into the desert from an aerial perspective, scenic helicopter and fixed-wing flights are also available.
*This property is unfenced and located in a wildlife area, so large and potentially dangerous animals do pass through. If you opt to stay here, always be alert when walking around the camp and request for a member of staff to escort you if you have any concerns. Any guest is escorted after dark as a matter of course
Most travellers enter Namibia at Hosea Kutako International Airport. From here, you have easy access to Windhoek or Swakopmund – and from these towns, it’s possible to approach Namib-Naukluft National Park, for Camp Sossus, via road transfer. You can also fly in by light aircraft, touching down at the camp’s nearest airstrips at Hammerstein and Witwater. The camp is approximately 15 kilometres south-west of the national park’s main entrance at Sesriem.
Camp Sossus’s communal areas are made of recycled materials, blending well with the surrounding landscape.
Like the guest tents, the structure benefits from weatherproof natural stone walling and oil drums for its roof. Inside, there’s a spacious lounge with a fireplace, a communal family-style dining room where guests tuck in to delicious meals – including hot breakfasts, freshly prepared lunches, and three-course dinners – as well as a campfire and a viewing deck. There’s also a separate Wi-Fi lounge enabling travellers to stay connected if they choose. For booking purposes, the minimum number of nights you are permitted to stay here is two, although Ultimate Safaris recommends at least three to explore the area.
Guest accommodation at Camp Sossus consists of six Meru-style tented rooms, spaced well apart within the striking desert landscape.
These have west-facing windows and south-facing doors to optimise the climatic conditions, and natural stone walls that protect against strong eastern winds. Each solar-powered unit features comfortable extra-length three-quarter twin beds, bedside tables and lighting, a 220V electrical charging station, a pedestal fan, and ample storage space for your clothes and other belongings. The semi-open-air en-suite facilities comprise a flush toilet, a washbasin, and a classic bucket shower with hot water. Above each bathroom, star-beds offer guests the perfect night sky views with zero light pollution, making this a truly special experience. Outside the tents are shaded patios and comfortable day beds, ideal for relaxing with a book and gazing out at the mesmerising panoramas.
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