1 December 2020GABORONE – Currently enjoying a complete refurbishment and set to open in November 2020, Little Kulala’s exciting “living desert” adventure offering has been ratcheted up a notch. Now, even greater emphasis will be placed on offering innovative in- and out-of-camp activities that amplify the splendour and solitude of the Namib Desert. From e-bikes to night-time scorpion tracking and hot air ballooning, guests staying at Little Kulala are spoilt for choice with a variety of activities tailored for an optimal exploration of the wondrous landscape.“The newly refurbished Little Kulala will provide our guests with an unforgettable experience of the Namib Desert. We have a wide range of immersive activities in store that include fairy-circle dinners, river oasis lunches, cultural campfire evenings and star gazing evenings using the latest technology to identify constellations. All these, and more, celebrate the Namib’s geology, natural beauty, space, amazing night skies and special features, which we can’t wait to share with our guests”, says Wilderness Safaris Namibia MD, Alexandra Margull..Situated in the 27 000-hectare Kulala Wilderness Reserve, with a private gate to Sossusvlei, Little Kulala is arguably one of the best post-COVID travel destinations in Africa. As the closest establishment to the world-renowned Namibian land marks, Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei, the camp offers the most convenient access and the luxury of exclusivity to anyone looking to have an adventure in this pristine paradise.The most captivating feature of the Namib Desert is its inscrutability; from a distance it appears static, but those curious enough to take a closer look will know how much there is to uncover. One of the most popular activities at Little Kulala is the excursion to Sossusvlei, an enormous clay pan, flanked by a field of towering sand dunes. One of these dunes, dubbed “Big Daddy”, is famous for being one of the highest sand dunes in the world and has the advantage of overlooking Dead Vlei, an ephemeral pan where water occasionally appears after rare good rains, and now is dotted with the skeletons of 900-year-old camelthorn trees..Exploring Sesriem Canyon is another activity that guests shouldn’t miss while at Little Kulala. The canyon is the result of millions of years of the Tsauchab River carving its way across the topography. At three kilometres long, the views from the top are breathtaking, while walks through the gorge reveal geographical insights going back eons. In both the Sossusvlei and Sesriem instances, Wilderness Safaris guests have the added advantage of a nearby private entrance gate into the park.“Since forming around five million years ago, the Namib’s fauna and flora has evolved to survive in striking ways, developing fascinating traits along the way. It was therefore important for us to plan activities that would reveal this to our guests: from desert-adapted species to the smaller creatures that are not as easy to spot“, says Alexandra.Nature drives, eco-sensitive quad biking and walking trails are just some of the ways in which Little Kulala guests can immerse themselves in this remote area. These are not without the sightings of a myriad wildlife found in the area, including mammals like oryx and springbok, which follow a nomadic existence, their movements dictated by forage availability, which is in turn subject to rainfall. Secretive carnivores like brown hyaena and Cape fox offer occasional glimpses into their lives, while the unique invertebrates and reptiles, as well as endemic birds, show remarkable adaptations for surviving here year-round..While it is virtually impossible to explore every single corner of this captivating area, the thrilling hot air balloon safari makes up for it with an incredible perspective of the desert from above. Upon landing, guests are treated to an exquisite sunrise champagne breakfast over-looking stunning views.There is a little something for everyone at Little Kulala; for those who want to admire from a distance, those who want to be one with the wilderness and those looking for a child-friendly yet just-as-exciting experience. With just 11 suites, each guest has a view as far as the eye can see, and complete privacy to go with it. In addition, each of the suites comes with a Star Bed experience on the deck, and romantic rooftop dinners and star gazing.In planning and arranging all of its activities, Little Kulala is ever-mindful of the environment and operates with a very light eco-footprint, ensuring minimal impact on the area.ENDS.
1 December 2020GABORONE – Currently enjoying a complete refurbishment and set to open in November 2020, Little Kulala’s exciting “living desert” adventure offering has been ratcheted up a notch. Now, even greater emphasis will be placed on offering innovative in- and out-of-camp activities that amplify the splendour and solitude of the Namib Desert. From e-bikes to night-time scorpion tracking and hot air ballooning, guests staying at Little Kulala are spoilt for choice with a variety of activities tailored for an optimal exploration of the wondrous landscape.“The newly refurbished Little Kulala will provide our guests with an unforgettable experience of the Namib Desert. We have a wide range of immersive activities in store that include fairy-circle dinners, river oasis lunches, cultural campfire evenings and star gazing evenings using the latest technology to identify constellations. All these, and more, celebrate the Namib’s geology, natural beauty, space, amazing night skies and special features, which we can’t wait to share with our guests”, says Wilderness Safaris Namibia MD, Alexandra Margull..Situated in the 27 000-hectare Kulala Wilderness Reserve, with a private gate to Sossusvlei, Little Kulala is arguably one of the best post-COVID travel destinations in Africa. As the closest establishment to the world-renowned Namibian land marks, Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei, the camp offers the most convenient access and the luxury of exclusivity to anyone looking to have an adventure in this pristine paradise.The most captivating feature of the Namib Desert is its inscrutability; from a distance it appears static, but those curious enough to take a closer look will know how much there is to uncover. One of the most popular activities at Little Kulala is the excursion to Sossusvlei, an enormous clay pan, flanked by a field of towering sand dunes. One of these dunes, dubbed “Big Daddy”, is famous for being one of the highest sand dunes in the world and has the advantage of overlooking Dead Vlei, an ephemeral pan where water occasionally appears after rare good rains, and now is dotted with the skeletons of 900-year-old camelthorn trees..Exploring Sesriem Canyon is another activity that guests shouldn’t miss while at Little Kulala. The canyon is the result of millions of years of the Tsauchab River carving its way across the topography. At three kilometres long, the views from the top are breathtaking, while walks through the gorge reveal geographical insights going back eons. In both the Sossusvlei and Sesriem instances, Wilderness Safaris guests have the added advantage of a nearby private entrance gate into the park.“Since forming around five million years ago, the Namib’s fauna and flora has evolved to survive in striking ways, developing fascinating traits along the way. It was therefore important for us to plan activities that would reveal this to our guests: from desert-adapted species to the smaller creatures that are not as easy to spot“, says Alexandra.Nature drives, eco-sensitive quad biking and walking trails are just some of the ways in which Little Kulala guests can immerse themselves in this remote area. These are not without the sightings of a myriad wildlife found in the area, including mammals like oryx and springbok, which follow a nomadic existence, their movements dictated by forage availability, which is in turn subject to rainfall. Secretive carnivores like brown hyaena and Cape fox offer occasional glimpses into their lives, while the unique invertebrates and reptiles, as well as endemic birds, show remarkable adaptations for surviving here year-round..While it is virtually impossible to explore every single corner of this captivating area, the thrilling hot air balloon safari makes up for it with an incredible perspective of the desert from above. Upon landing, guests are treated to an exquisite sunrise champagne breakfast over-looking stunning views.There is a little something for everyone at Little Kulala; for those who want to admire from a distance, those who want to be one with the wilderness and those looking for a child-friendly yet just-as-exciting experience. With just 11 suites, each guest has a view as far as the eye can see, and complete privacy to go with it. In addition, each of the suites comes with a Star Bed experience on the deck, and romantic rooftop dinners and star gazing.In planning and arranging all of its activities, Little Kulala is ever-mindful of the environment and operates with a very light eco-footprint, ensuring minimal impact on the area.ENDS.