&Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge

&Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is set within a 12,715-hectare protected desert reserve, bordering the NamibRand Nature Reserve and the Namib-Naukluft National Park. This forms part of the Namib Sand Sea, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s oldest desert. The lodge is built from stone, glass, and light, designed to blend into its surroundings. Guest areas are integrated into the landscape with fold-away glass doors. The lodge features a wellness space that captures both sunrise and sunset. This destination offers opportunities for self-guided exploration, characterised by stillness and silence. A hybrid solar plant powers the lodge's air conditioning, hot water system, greywater recycling system, and rainwater harvesting tanks. Recycled water is used for outdoor rain showers and indigenous desert gardens. An on-site purified water bottling plant eliminates plastic water bottles.

Accommodation opens onto desert horizons. Suites feature skylights for stargazing, shaded verandas, and private plunge pools. The design incorporates minimalistic suites made of stone and glass, with rooftops that house solar panels while providing natural shade. Retractable skylights allow for in-bed stargazing.

The lodge offers a walk-in wine cellar for guests. Meals and menus are custom.

The lodge is situated in Sossusvlei, within the Namib Desert in Namibia. The surrounding landscape includes ancient dunes that reach over 230 metres. The reserve borders an International Dark Sky Reserve, offering opportunities for stargazing. The area features dramatic desertscapes with high sand dunes, rocky vistas, and gravel plains. The lodge is located in a remote area where footprints are rare and silence is abundant.

This lodge suits guests seeking peaceful desert solitude and stargazing opportunities. It is appropriate for those who wish to explore the world's oldest living desert, including its high sand dunes, rocky vistas, and gravel plains, either on foot or in vehicles. The lodge caters to those interested in self-guided exploration and experiencing a unique stillness. Guests can observe nocturnal wildlife and utilise a resident astronomer and on-site observatory for stargazing. Daily nature excursions are available. It also suits guests interested in connecting with local Bushmen culture through guided desert tours that explore ancient rock art and history. The lodge appeals to those who value sustainable practices, such as solar energy use, greywater recycling, and the elimination of plastic water bottles.