We’re bringing a touch of Natural Selection character to the Namib Desert and Kwessi Dunes will feature our usual cool and comfortable style with a few quirks along the way. In the bedrooms, you can expect vintage four-poster beds, striped canvas walls and a separate ‘star gazer’ room that’s completely open to the sky for maximum galaxy-gazing as you fall asleep. Each bedroom also has an ensuite bathroom with both indoor and outdoor showers and a shaded, outdoor veranda. High thatched roofs will keep you cool during the hot desert days (and nights!) and you’ll be pleased to hear that the bedrooms are air conditioned too.

The view from the lodge is spectacular and the glass windows and doors at the main area look out onto the undulating sand that only ends when it meets the mountains, far in the distance. Inside, there’s a well-stocked bar, library area and several seating and dining areas. When the sun rises in the morning, head to the camp fire for a morning cuppa, whilst in the heat of the day, the swimming pool is the only place to be

There’s a well-stocked bar, library area and several seating and dining areas.

Rates include all meals and local drinks; game drives and most activities. Bar/Lounge, Free Parking, Outdoor Pool, Free Parking, Wi-Fi.

*Morning and afternoon scenic drives in the striking NamibRand Nature Reserve. *Nature walks. *Skybeds experience and star gazing. *Quad biking. *Day trips to the dunes of Sossusvlei. ** *Hot air ballooning. ** *Horse riding. ** *Scenic helicopter flights. ** ** Additional costs apply.

Here, it’s not about chasing big game but rather soaking up the beauty of the colourful landscape, admiring the antelope that scatter the sand, and gazing at the stars the light up the night sky.