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DEAD-ZONING REVOLUTION
A suite lounge area,
Sossusvlei Desert Lodge.
YO U C A N S TA N D I N
N E A R - O T H E RWO R L D LY
S I L E N C E , G A Z I N G AC RO S S
VA S T O P E N P L A I N S W I T H O U T
A N O T H E R S O UL I N S I G H T
NAMIBIA
The Ultimate Desert Getaway
The allure of Namibia lies in the sheer magnitude of its vistas.
This is a place where you can stand in near-otherworldly
silence, gazing across vast open plains without another
soul in sight. Whether craving thrilling wildlife encounters,
cultural engagement with Indigenous communities, or quiet
evenings beneath dazzling star-strewn skies, Namibia o昀昀ers a
restorative sense of space and solitude unlike anywhere else
– making it an increasingly popular digital detox destination.
Compared with more frequented African safari destinations,
Namibia’s national parks feel refreshingly uncrowded, o昀昀ering
a private in昀椀nity pool, large observation deck for soaking
up the never-ending views, and retractable skylights for
a far more intimate and slower-paced experience while still
in-bed stargazing.
o昀昀ering plentiful opportunities to spot the ‘Big Five.’ Here,
Further north, and even remoter still, the stark beauty of
desert-adapted elephants, lions, leopards, bu昀昀alo, rhinos,
zebras, hyenas, gira昀昀es, and the world’s largest population
of cheetahs roam freely.
the Skeleton Coast makes it one of Africa’s most captivating
settings. Here, rolling sand dunes meet shipwreck-dotted
shores and the thundering Atlantic Ocean. Secluded lodges
Deep in the ancient Namib Desert lie the sprawling salt pans
pair eco-sensitive design with indulgent comfort, while expert
and monumental, 昀椀ery-hued dunes of Sossusvlei, a UNESCO
guides reveal the secrets of this unique area. Hundreds of
World Heritage Site home to some of the world’s tallest sand
miles from the nearest town, the Skeleton Coast is best
dunes. Visitors can climb the iconic Dune 45 or Big Daddy at
discovered via a 昀氀y-in safari.
sunrise, marvel at them from a hot-air balloon 昀氀ight, or explore
the Mars-like landscape by quad bike. Set in the foothills of
the NamibRand Nature Reserve, andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert
Lodge provides the perfect isolated, high-end base. Regarded
as one of Africa’s most exclusive hotels, the 11 exquisite
suites blend seamlessly into their surroundings, each o昀昀ering
Private aviation allows guests to e昀昀ortlessly explore even the
world’s most o昀昀-grid destinations, so if you feel the need to
disconnect, reset, and return with greater clarity and focus,
your Wheels Up Account Executive will be delighted to assist.
