Discover the beauty of Namibia’s remarkable NamibRand Nature Reserve at superb Kwessi Dunes
A vast desert wilderness spanning over 200,00 hectares, the NamibRand Nature Reserve offers visits ethereal landscapes of rolling desert plains and iconic red dune seas.
Guests will not see large quantities of game here. Instead, visitors soak up dramatic desert views, spend evenings gazing at the night sky and spot desert-adapted wildlife such as a range of antelope from gemsbok to springbok, bat-eared fox, and perhaps, black-backed jackals and aardwolves.
Built in 2020, Kwessi Dunes boasts just 12 comfortable (and air-conditioned) chalets. Each feature four-poster beds, ensuite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers and a lovely, shaded veranda with endless desert views.
The views from the main lodge are equally as spectacular, thanks to the floor-to-ceiling glass windows and doors. Communal areas include several lounge and dining areas, a well-stocked bar, and a library. There is also a welcoming fire pit, where guests enjoy a morning coffee or evening drink, as well as a refreshing swimming pool – popular during the middle of the day.
Stargazer Room
Guests can choose to sleep inside their comfortable rooms or, out under the stars, in a separate “star gazer” room. Completely open to the elements, this bedroom is the perfect spot to stargaze in complete comfort and privacy.
Activities at Kwessi Dunes
There is no shortage of activities to enjoy out in the desert. Morning and afternoon game drives open your eyes to the striking scenery and unique wildlife of the NamibRand Nature Reserve. Nature walks offer a different perspective of the landscape, while quad biking excursions are also popular. Hot air balloon and scenic helicopter flights are also available at an additional cost – offering a birds-eye view of the dramatic landscape.
Accommodation Details
Open year-round, Kwessi Dunes offers remarkable scenery in all seasons. The winter and summer months offer different activities too.
April to October is Namibia’s dry season, with pleasant daytime temperatures and cold mornings and evenings. This is when the desert is at its most iconic, with peak season being August and October.
Temperatures begin to rise in November, whilst January-March offers chances to see mesmerising thunderstorms, as well as some migratory bird species.
- Morning and afternoon drives in the striking NamibRand Nature Reserve
- Nature walks
- Quad biking
- Skybed experience
- Stargazing
- Hot air ballooning
- Scenic helicopter flights
- Spa treatments
Please note: some activities are at additional cost.
Please note: Kwessi Dunes welcomes children of all ages.
- One of Namibia’s newest camps, built in 2020
- Intimate property with just 12 spacious chalets
- Situated in the NamibRand Nature Reserve
- Incredible desert scenery home to a range of desert-adapted wildlife
- Morning and afternoon drives
- Exciting quad biking excursions
- Superb stargazing opportunities – including the “star gazer room”
- Opportunities to explore by helicopter and hot air balloon
Kwessi Dunes can be reached via light aircraft or by vehicle. From Namibia’s capital, Windhoek, it is approximately a 4 hour 30 minute drive (348 kilometres).
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