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Star Gazing
Wilderness Safaris Little Kulala
– This desert retreat is situated on the dry Auab riverbed in the Kulala Wilderness Reserve The 11 climate-controlled, thatched "kulalas" merge seamlessly into the timeless desert landscape. With exquisite fittings and fixtures, and each with a private plunge pool, the extensive use of neutral colors, gorgeous textures and natural light reproduce the soothing pastel tones of the desert. Each villa has a rooftop "skybed" for romantic star gazing, with both indoor and outdoor showers. An elegant entertainment area includes al fresco fine dining as a highlight. Varied activities aim at acquainting guests with the splendor, solitude and stark beauty of the Namib desert, with excursions to Sossusvlei, nature drives, walks and quad bikes.
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Wilderness Safaris Hoanib
– Located in the most remote part of Kaokoveld A land of mountains, vast plains, and dry river beds inhabited by fascinating wildlife - Hoanib Skelton Coast lies on the transient Hoanib River. The camp offers eight large ensuite tents with private outdoor shaded lounges, and the main area offers a swimming pool looking out over the rugged and untouched scenery. The area is explored by vehicle, on foot and in the air (weather permitting), with game drives discovering the wealth of desert-adapted life: elephant, giraffe and antelope followed by lion and brown hyaena. Guests can track elephant herds as they roam the seemingly endless desert landscape in the search of sparse ribbons of vegetation and secret freshwater springs.
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3 3 Star Gazing
Reconnect with the universe under the millions of stars that turn Africa’s evening sky into a glittering velvet roof. Wheel your bed onto the deck, arrange your pillows and bask in the splendor. With its low population density, huge wilderness areas and cloudless night sky, Namibia is considered to be one of the top three destinations for stargazing in the world. Dry cloudless winter-month skies, minimal air pollution and no artificial light makes for mind-blowing night skies.
