Kwessi Dunes Camp

Kwessi Dunes Camp Highlights

Remote and exclusive
Desert scenery
Desert wildlife and birdlife
Horse riding and quad biking
Stargazing is superb
Air conditioning throughout

Kwessi Dunes Information

Lodge type; Safari Camp
Location; NamibRand Nature Reserve
Lodge size; 12 thatched and tented suites
Recommended stay; 3-7 nights

Introduction

The stunning Kwessi Dunes Camp is located in the NamibRand Nature Reserve, a mere 75-minute drive from the famed Sossusvlei. Kwessi is open year-round for those wanting to not only explore and experience Sossusvlei and Sesriem but, more importantly, the Namib Desert as a whole.

Kwessi offers up thatched air-conditioned suites spread out at the base of dunes offering guests amazing views out over the surrounding desert.

Kwessi Dunes is ideally paired with her sister lodges, Shipwreck Lodge and Safarihoek Lodge, as a safari route.

We have yet to visit the camp due to Covid travel restrictions but will report back as soon as we have been up there with a more detailed report.

Reserve Information

Kwessi Dunes Camp is located within a private 15 000 hectare concession of the 200 000 hectare private 'NamibRand Nature Reserve'. Guests staying at Kwessi have full access to all 200 000 hectares

Rooms and Suites

Twelve thatched and air-conditioned luxury suites await all that visit the stunning NamibRand Nature Reserve, two of the twelve suites are family options with interleading bedrooms designed especially for families (or those that just want more space).

All suites offer up vintage four-poster beds, canvas walls, a covered wooden viewing deck, a small lounge area and of course an en-suite bathroom with a flushing toilet and both indoor and outdoor showers.

As a special addition, all suites offer up a separate 'star gazer' room that’s completely open to the sky, perfect for a night or two out under the stars.

Kwessi Dunes Camp suite amenities;

Separate open-air ‘star gazer’ room in each suite
Air conditioning
Solar-powered
Hairdryers available on request
Battery charging facilities

Cuisine and Wine

An amazing team of chefs and kitchen staff offer guests utterly amazing cuisine no matter whether it is breakfast, brunch, lunch, high tea or dinner. All meals are prepared from only the freshest and finest ingredients that Namibia has to offer.

Please let us know of any dietary requirements before arrival; most dietary request can be catered for.

Lodge Facilities

The central guest area with high thatched ceilings is cool in summer and warm in winter offers guests a small library area, a lounge and seating area with stunning desert views, as well as a fully stocked bar and indoor dining area.

Outdoors, a raised wooden deck with incredible vistas, a swimming pool that is perfect for those needing to escape the summer heat and a fire pit area with seating for those after-dinner drinks under that Namib Desert stars.

Wifi is available throughout the central guest area.

Safari Activities

Numerous safari activities are included in one's stay and these include;

Morning and afternoon scenic drives in the striking NamibRand Nature Reserve
Nature walks
Skybeds experience and stargazing
Quad biking

Optional safari activities that are all at an extra cost include;

Day trips to the dunes of Sossusvlei
Hot air ballooning
Horse riding
Scenic helicopter flights

Family Friendly

Children and families of all ages are most welcome at Kwessi Dunes with two family suites available as well as suitable activities and meals for the littles ones.

Spa and Wellness

Spa treatments are available on request from a small menu; treatments and massages are in the privacy of one's suite. Please enquire before booking for a list of treatments and massages on offer.

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