Kulala Wilderness Camp, in the 37 000-hectare private Kulala Wilderness Reserve, commands a panoramic view of the valley and mountains beyond. Accommodation at Kulala Wilderness Camp consists of 10 comfortable “kulalas” (meaning “to sleep” in Oshiwambo) with en-suite bathrooms and verandas built on elevated platforms for that spectacular view.

The main area is raised to take advantage of the endless vista and comprises a lounge and bar under thatch. Meals are taken on the deck and guests can cool off at the sparkling pool. Activities at Kulala Wilderness Camp are focused on exploring the nearby world-famous Sossusvlei – an enormous clay pan, flanked by the famous sand dunes that stand out starkly against the blue sky. These dunes – the most well-known being Big Daddy or Dune 45 – have developed over millions of years, the wind continuously refashioning the contours of this red sand sea. The ‘vlei’ itself only fills after rare heavy rainfall when, in a complete turn-around, it transforms into a spectacular turquoise lake.