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Wolwedans Desert Lodge
Maltahöhe, Hardap Region, Namibia · Independent · High Luxury
Wolwedans was established in 1995 by Albi and Stephan Brückner as a sustainable tourism initiative to generate income for the NamibRand Nature Reserve. Originally starting with just four igloo tents, the property evolved into the flagship Desert Lodge (formerly known as Dunes Lodge) and became a founding member of The Long Run sustainability collective. The lodge operates as a "business for good," supporting the Wolwedans Foundation which provides vocational hospitality training for local Namibians through its Desert Academy.
- 10 rooms
- Opened 1995
- Neighborhood: Main Road
History
Wolwedans was established in 1995 by Albi and Stephan Brückner as a sustainable tourism initiative to generate income for the NamibRand Nature Reserve. Originally starting with just four igloo tents, the property evolved into the flagship Desert Lodge (formerly known as Dunes Lodge) and became a founding member of The Long Run sustainability collective. The lodge operates as a "business for good," supporting the Wolwedans Foundation which provides vocational hospitality training for local Namibians through its Desert Academy.
The setting
The address sits in Main Road, Maltahöhe, Namibia.
Experiences
- Solitude in the dunes — Signature Wolwedans experience included in the rate.
- Heart & Home Village Tour — Signature Wolwedans experience included in the rate.
- Garden Lunch — Signature Wolwedans experience included in the rate.
- Bushman Walk — Signature Wolwedans experience included in the rate.
- Desert Sleepout — Signature experience at an additional cost.
- Dune breakfast and dinner under the stars — Signature experience at an additional cost.
Amenities
- 10 tented rooms with private verandahs and panoramic views
- 'Wolwedans Chiller' (private water-filled cooling silos) on each deck
- Main complex with two lounges, library, wine cellar, and two dining rooms
- Fully solar-powered sustainable operations
- Guided scenic drives, bushman walks, and e-biking safaris
- Access to the Wolwedans Desert Academy and organic vegetable gardens
- All-inclusive
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