Desert Homestead Lodge

Desert Homestead Lodge Amenities and Facilities

You will experience a friendly and welcoming atmosphere at Desert Homestead. The living areas of the main lodge are all open plan, encouraging guests to move around freely. The most prominent feature is the well sheltered verandah where you can have a leisurely breakfast, lunch and dinner, candle-lit even on windy evenings.

Inside, you will find a cosy lounge with ethnic African decoration and comfortable leather sofas. Satellite television is available in a separate room and internet facilities for guests are available in the adjacent Curio shop. The bar is attended by a friendly, well educated and communicative barkeeper. And here chat to managers Charl and Daleen or hosts Louisa and Alex. Desert Homestead offers creative farm style cuisine with fresh vegetables from our desert gardens.

The swimming pool in front of the main building is good for a refreshing dip and well utilised throughout the year. Fine dining is also in the order of the day as our dishes are prepared with the finest touch.

What To Do at Desert Homestead Lodge

1. Sossusvlei Excursions

• In an air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle
• Activity possible early morning or afternoon (preferably morning for photography – departing before sunrise)
• Small groups only (maximum of 6 guests per vehicle)
• Rate includes a picnic in the dunes
• Guide with in-depth knowledge of the area
• Activity duration is approx. ½ a day (approx. 7 – 8 hours)
• Minimum of 2 guests or single supplement applicable

2. Naukluft Excursions

• Great option, especially for guests with a 3rd night at the lodge
• In an air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle
• Non-strenuous hiking to rock pools, great birding, knowledgeable guide
• Rate includes snacks and drinks
• Activity possible morning or afternoon – normally lasts ½ a day (5 – 6 hours)
• Variety of wildlife
• Minimum of 2 guests or a single supplement applicable

3. Sundowner Drive

• On the Kulala Wilderness Reserve – 22,000 hectares
• Opportunity to come face to face with the pro-Namib
• Relaxing way to end the day and enjoy a sundowner with snacks and beautiful views
• Lasts 2 – 2½ hours; leave after tea and return just before dinner
• Minimum of 2 guests or a single supplement applicable
• In an air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle

4. Horse Sleep-Outs

• Short or long version available (1 – 3 nights) depending on guests' riding experience
• Luxury camping in the desert – dome tents, hot bucket showers, chilled white wine, fine bush cuisine
• Horses and camps to suit varied levels of experience from novice to more accomplished
• Back-up team takes care of all logistics
• Minimum of 2 guests or single supplement applicable

5. Horse Sundowner Ride

• Depart lodge after afternoon tea and walk to the stables
• Ride through varied terrain for about 3 hours
• Meet back-up team at sundowner spot for drinks of your choice and snack platters
• Ride back under the stars in time for dinner at the lodge
• Minimum of 2 guests or single supplement applicable

6. Horse Breakfast Ride

• Meet for early morning tea and coffee and depart shortly after sunrise
• Ride for approx. 4 hours to a scenic breakfast spot and then back to the lodge
• Enjoy champagne and a continental breakfast spread, as well as great views
• Minimum of 2 guests or single supplement applicable

7. Self-Guided Walking Trail

• Clearly marked
• Takes guests up onto a small mountain close to the lodge
• Lovely views, a great way to stretch the legs and unwind after a long drive
• Ideal first afternoon activity
• FOC

8. Other Activities in the Area

• Quad biking
• Hot air ballooning
• Scenic flights
• Wine tasting at Neuras Estate
• Can all be arranged at the lodge by Desert Homestead personnel
• Scenic helicopter flights