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Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge

Windhoek & Surroundings, Namibia

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A barefoot safari-chic getaway in the red dunes of the Kalahari

Sitting in a dry pan amidst the burnt orange dunes of the surrounding desert, the Kalahari Dunes Lodge offers pure rustic charm. Circular thatched-roof stone huts, all quirkily named after wildlife found on the reserve, contain cloud-like beds covered with embroidered quilts, polished wooden floors with animal skin rugs, and beautifully finished red mosaic bathrooms. And spectacular hiking begins steps away with signposted trails to sunset spots, where you'll see wildebeest, zebra, and even a giraffe, all prowling undisturbed across the reserve.

Come sundown, the restaurant and bar area twinkles with fairy lights, enticing guests to enjoy a wide selection of local wines, delicious food, and (in winter) a roaring fire. Truly memorable evenings are in order, especially if eland or oryx are spotted chomping on wild grass from the nearby floodlit dry lake.

“Ondili embodies responsible tourism through a range of low-impact, environmentally friendly establishments situated in some of Namibia’s most pristine and ecologically sensitive landscapes.”

—Ondili Lodges (Owners of Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge)

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the look.

Tasteful chalets nestled amidst the camel thorn trees lining a vlei: a fusion of safari camping and traditional rondavels with stone floors, thatched roofs, canvas walls, and playful wooden walkways to the main lodge.

the experience.

desert walks + fat bikes

Take an afternoon stroll through the desert landscape and watch the sky turn multiple shades of red. Or explore the many signposted paths or grab one of the lodge’s “fat bikes” and experience desert biking.

meerkats galore

Enjoy being welcomed by Tomasc and the rest of the frisky meerkats.

sleep under the stars

Reserve a 2-day sleep-under-the-stars trans-Kalahari trek with a night at the lodge’s Dune Camp.

the impact.

Ondili embodies conscious tourism with its low-impact and environmentally friendly properties. Committed to protecting and conserving the lodge’s 10,000-acre private reserve.