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Namib Dune Star, Sossusvlei | Timbuktu Travel
Sossusvlei

Namib Dune Star

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About Namib Dune Star

Sleep under the stars at this luxury desert retreat in the heart of Namibia.
If you're looking for vast landscapes and wide open vistas, Namib Dune Star Camp is the ideal outdoor retreat. Situated in the Namib Desert, the best part of this camp's intimate and eco-friendly cabins is the beds, which are bedecked with warm, comfy gear, and fitted with wheels so that they can be pushed out onto the open-air deck for the night. Enjoy pre-dinner sundowner drinks as the sun paints the dunes gold, and later retreat to your bed for a night under the stars. The next morning, awake to a flask of tea and rusks, followed by a sunrise stroll across the dunes.
Sossusvlei , Namibia
From $210 per person/per night
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10 Rooms
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The property

The guest's version of a waterhole would have to be the community log cabin which gives a new meaning to a 'room with a view'. The large panoramic windows are perfect for watching the sunset - and any animals that might wander by - while enjoying a sundowner cocktail or two. And since there is no electricity, enjoy a hearty meal in a warm, glowing atmosphere created by candles and lanterns before having a nightcap under the stars.

The rooms

Each of the semi-private, nine cabins has an ensuite bathroom with a hot water shower, a large bedroom and a spacious deck onto which your double bed can be wheeled for a blissful night under the stars. For chilly nights, extra bedding can be provided. Indulging in a hot drink and a few rusks while watching the morning sun stretch over the dunes from the deck has got to be one of the best ways to start any day.

Activities

Imagine you are travelling through time as you cross the miles of sand where only three types of vegetation and a handful of animals across 10 000 hectares of land can be found. Explore the acacias, occasional !Nara shrubs with their melon-like fruit and patches of grass that might attract the zebras, springbok, orxy, ostriches, hyenas, jackals and if you're particularly lucky, a giraffe or two. Walking is the name of the game here - and sunrise and sunset are the times to do it.
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How to book Namib Dune Star

How do I book Namib Dune Star?

Namib Dune Star can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Namibia trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Namibia trips featuring Namib Dune Star or get advice and suggestions from one of our Namibia specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Namib Dune Star?

Stays at Namib Dune Star start from around $210 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Namib Dune Star

Namibia

Sossusvlei

A photographer’s dream, the iconic red dunes are one of the most strikingly handsome sights on earth.