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Habitats at the Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge
Sossusvlei boasts four distinct habitats. The rocky hillsides are home to the strange quiver trees, gnarled commiphora and spiny euphorbia shrubs, as well as the delicate Namib edelweiss. Seasonal tussock grasses flourish on the extensive sandy plains after rain. On the dry riverbeds one can find the deep-rooted camel thorn and wild ebony trees, which provide shade, browsing and refuge for many creatures. The impressive sand dunes are bare or sprinkled with hardy grasses. Three types of dunes are found within easy reach of the Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge: sand, vegetated and petrified.
Mammals at the Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge
A unique diversity of large and small mammals can be found in this arid wilderness of the Namib Desert in Namibia. The rapier-horned oryx live in small herds on the grassy plains, where aardwolf, bat-eared fox and springbok are also found. The rare Hartmann's mountain zebra and unusual dassie rat prefer to live in the rocky hillsides. Herds of springbok can be found feeding on the vast open plains. Spotted hyena, brown hyena, caracal and the elusive leopard are the larger predators in this region of Namibia. The strange Grant’s golden mole inhabits the open sand dunes of the Namib Desert.
Birds at the Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge
There are over 60 bird species recorded at Sossusvlei including the Namibian endemic dune lark. Ruppell’s korhaan, Ludwig’s bustard, short-toed rock-thrush, mountain wheatear, pale-winged starling, dusky sunbird and sociable weaver are among other arid-adapted species. Birds of prey are well represented in the Namib Desert with lappet-faced vulture, secretary bird, black-breasted snake-eagle, pale chanting-goshawk and tiny pygmy falcon among those regularly seen.
Other Wildlife which is home to the Namib Desert, Namibia
Four species of uniquely-adapted desert lizard are home to the sand dunes of the Namib desert, where a host of entertaining tenebrionid beetles can also be seen foraging. Barking geckos call out from their burrows at dusk, when giant ground geckos go out in search of insect prey. The web-footed gecko occurs on bare sand dunes where it is hunted by the side-winding Peringuey’s adder. A host of strange and interesting insects inhabit the dunes and rocky hills. |
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The luxurious Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge is situated in the magnificent, malaria free Namib Desert in the foothills of the private NamibRand Nature Reserve in Namibia, Southern Africa. The NamibRand Nature Reserve in Namibia covers 180 000 hectares of beautiful desert wilderness and is the largest private nature reserve in Southern Africa. The Namib which is known as ‘The Living Desert’ is characterized by vast space, endless horizons, jagged mountain heights and stunning desertscapes. The Namib Desert is the oldest desert in the world featuring the highest sand dunes. Wildlife, which has adapted to this desert landscape like the rare oryx antelope, is found here.
Guests staying at the exclusive Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge Namibia, Namib Desert Namibia, are invited to explore this unique region in Namibia with the lodge’s expert rangers and naturalists. Activities, which are offered at the Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge Namibia, include quadbiking, which are all terrain four wheeled motorcycles, 4x4 excursions in open 4x4 vehicles, hot air balloon safaris. Excursions to the famous Sossusvlei sand dunes, which are the highest in the world and Sesriem Canyon await the traveler and make for an unforgettable desert-safari holiday. Stargazing is offered to those guests who are interested in the night skies.
Nestled against the ancient mountains in the Namib Desert, the Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge is an exclusive desert safari lodge offering an unforgettable desert experience. Comprising only a few air-conditioned stone and glass desert villas, featuring a swimming pool, elegant guest areas and a viewing deck, the Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge Namibia, Namib Desert Namibia, provides its guests with absolute privacy and tranquility in a spectacular desert landscape.
The 5 star Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge Namibia, Namib Desert Namibia, is an extraordinary safari lodge renowned for its luxurious and private accommodation set at the foot of a mountain overlooking the unique and beautiful Namib Desert. Special Features of the Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge Namibia, Namib Desert Namibia, are:
• Spacious and air-conditioned desert villas
• Glass-encased en suite bathrooms
• Private accommodation in elegantly furnished villas
• Indoor and outdoor showers
• Stargazing at night with professionals
• Sparkling, refreshing swimming pool
• Elegant sitting and dining areas for the guests
• Viewing decks with panoramic desert views of the
Namib Desert.
Designed to capture the splendor and solitude of the Namib Desert in Namibia, each stone and glass desert villa at the Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge Namibia, Namib Desert Namibia, is set along the curve of the escarpment, affording absolute privacy to its guests. Each villa at the Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge Namibia provides a shaded private veranda, split-level bedroom and living room with fireplace, fully stocked personal bar, compact spotting scope and a service-intercom to the main lodge.
A fine selection of wines from the wine cellar complements delicious Pan-African cuisine served at the Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge Namibia, Namib Desert Namibia. The meals are served in a beautiful glass-fronted dining room. The split-level main lodge at the Sossusvlei Lodge, features a fire-lit bar, comfortable sitting room, mezzanine library with CD and book collection, swimming pool, wraparound verandas and African gift shop. The pool is fed by water from an underground spring. At sunset, animals are drawn to a nearby waterhole, providing enjoyment and entertainment to a sundowner drink. The Sossusvlei Lodge in Namibia is renowned for its exciting bush breakfasts and dinners in dramatic desert locations.
Sossusvlei provides its guests with a range of exhilarating activities including scenic game drives in open 4x4 vehicles in the NamibRand Nature Reserve, quadbiking through the desert, exploring beautiful surrounds by guided and marked walking trails, stargazing and picnic excursions to the famous Sossusvlei sand dunes – the highest in the world – and Sesriem Canyon. Scenic flights and hot air balloon trips can also be arranged for the guests. The rare oryx antelope, the mountain zebra, leopard, hyena and caracal can be observed on the game drives as well as the fascinating dune-adapted reptiles and beetles. Birdwatching in this region of Namibia includes several Namib-restricted species. The unique desert flora in the Namib Desert, Namibia, is home to the bizarre quiver trees.
Activities at the Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge include:
• Exhilarating game drives through the vast
NamibRand Nature Reserve
• Hot air balloon Safari and scenic flights
• Birdwatching
• Stargazing
• Quadbiking (all-terrain four-wheeled motorcycle)
excursions
• Interpretive wilderness walks
• Sossusvlei excursions to enjoy guided, picnic
outings in closed air-conditioned vehicles to the
famous Sossusvlei sand dunes which are the
highest in the world and to the spectacular
Sesriem Canyon.
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