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Kwessi Dunes Lodge
Southern reaches of Namibia within the exclusive 200,000-hectare NamibRand Nature Reserve. $680 – $1,150+
About Kwessi Dunes Lodge
Owned and managed by Natural Selection, Kwessi Dunes is an ultra-stylish, eco-conscious lodge that captures the timeless, vast romance of the Namib Desert. The lodge features a main area with thatched canvas structures, a central bar, a library, and a pool deck that opens up to miles of desert plains. A defining hallmark of this property is its celebration of the dark night skies: the NamibRand is a registered International Dark Sky Reserve, and each chalet is uniquely designed with a private, open-air "star-bed" room to allow guests to sleep directly under the stars.
Check-In
14:00
Check-Out
10:00
Rooms
2
Price
$680 – $1,150+
Accommodation Options
Luxury Desert Chalet
$980.00
per night
2 Persons 1 King-size Bed or 2 Twin Beds
Family Desert Chalet
$2,600.00
per night
4 Persons 1 King Bed + 2 Twin Beds in connected room
Facilities & Amenities
WiFi
Swimming Pool
Bar
Restaurant
Game Drives
Walking Safaris
Dining & Meal Plans
Meal Plans
- All Inclusive
- Full Board
- Half Board
- Bed & Breakfast
Photographic Journal
Everything You Need to Know
What is a "star-bed" room at Kwessi Dunes?
Every chalet features a distinct, uncovered outdoor deck built right behind the main bedroom structure. It is equipped with a comfortable bed, mosquito net, and full linens so guests have the option to safely sleep under the stars in an International Dark Sky Reserve.
Can you visit Sossusvlei and Deadvlei from this lodge?
Yes. The lodge arranges guided day excursions into the Sossusvlei region of the Namib-Naukluft National Park. Because it is roughly an hour's drive to the park gate at Sesriem, these excursions typically depart very early in the morning to catch the optimal dune lighting.
Is quad biking permitted at the property?
Yes. Unlike national parks where off-roading is heavily restricted, Kwessi Dunes sits on a vast private reserve, allowing them to offer eco-friendly, guided quad bike trails across designated sandy plains and dunes.
How do most guests travel to Kwessi Dunes?
Many guests include it as part of a classic Namibian self-drive itinerary using a 4x4 vehicle. Alternatively, because of the long distances from Windhoek, many fly directly into the private Kwessi Airstrip via a charter flight.
Location & Getting There
Property Information
Southern reaches of Namibia within the exclusive 200,000-hectare NamibRand Nature Reserve.
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