Lodge
Wolwedans Dune Camp
About the lodge
An overview of Wolwedans Dune Camp.
On the edge of a 250 meter high dune you will find the unique, down to earth, yet stylish Wolwedans Dune Camp.
Highlights
- The perfectly designed tented and wooden structures ensure you can enjoy the beautiful view from every corner.
- Main areas are intimate, and the fire pit encourages conversation between guests. Both shared and private dining experiences are available.
- Wolwedans Chiller, a water-filled silo, helps guests cool off during the hot summer months.
- Guests can enjoy a variety of activities, including scenic drives, sundowners, Antares, naked-eye star safaris, and much more.
You Should Know
- Stay: A minimum 2-night stay is required.
- Seasonality: Open year-round.
- Children: Guests aged 7+ are welcome, although all ages are accepted in the tented family suite.
The Details
Wolwedans Dune Camp was designed to provide a luxury and immersive desert experience for its guests. Built on wooden platforms, the tents offer panoramic views of the dunes, mountains, and plains, all while maintaining a minimal environmental footprint.
In the land of blue skies and vast plains, you'll find beauty to nourish your soul and tranquility to free your mind, allowing your imagination to soar.
Price Includes
Activities included: Morning and evening scenic drives, Wolwedans Desert Sundowners, Heart and Home village tour, Wolwedans Water Walk, "Antares" naked-eye star safari, full-day scenic safari, Bushman walk, and e-biking.
Additional cost, to be booked in advance: Hot air ballooning and horseback riding.
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 31 Mar 2027
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Wolwedans Dune Camp personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Green season
1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027
Full Board - Accommodation and activities
Special offer
R 9 930
Normally R 14 900
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Exclusive offer
Already reflected in the rates above.
The reduced rates shown in the table apply for the periods listed. Here is what is running and why.
Stay & Pay
Linger Longer: Stay for 3 nights in one camp, and only pay for 2 (all year) OR Ultimate Immersion: Combine 4 nights across 2 camps (perfect for Boulders) and get 1 night free – applies to the lowest camp rate. Valid All year.
Honeymoon
Honeymoon Balloon Safari – stay 3+ nights and get a free hot air balloon flight over the Namib Desert with Namib Sky Safaris (all year, subject to weather)
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Wolwedans Dune Camp: minimum ages, activities, family rooms and child rates, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
Minimum ages
- Stay
- 7+
- Game drives
- 7+
- Walking safari
- 7+
Programmes & care
No dedicated kids' programme.
Accommodation
Family unit available.
Child rates
Children 7–14 sharing a standard tent with 2 full-paying adults pay 25% of the adult rate (NAD 3,400 low. NAD 3,750 high season), max one child per tent subject to availability. Two children aged 17 and under in their own tent pay adult rates. When a 3rd child shares a standard tent, the first 2 pay adult rates and the 3rd pays 25%. In the Tented Family Suite, children 7–17 are welcome with an additional child rate of NAD 3,400. NAD 3,750. A children's stretcher bed accommodates children 7–14 only (max 50 kg), one per tent, subject to availability.
Notable exceptions
- Dune Camp standard tents accept children aged 7 and older only. The Dune Camp Tented Family Suite (one Dune Suite) sleeps up to 4 adults and 3 children aged 7–17, with two en-suite king tents each featuring a children's sala with single beds sharing the adults' bathrooms; one sala sleeps 1 child, the other sleeps 2. A children's stretcher bed is limited to children aged 7–14, max 50 kg, one per tent, subject to availability. Note: within the wider Wolwedans Collection, the Mountain View Suite accepts no children, while Plains Camp accepts children of all ages — Dune Camp itself remains 7+.
Walking safari
Built for walking.
Documented walking safari options at Wolwedans Dune Camp. Distinguishes short bush walks from dedicated walking trails and overnight wilderness journeys.
Short walk
Guided Bushman Walk
A guided walk into the NamibRand desert led by an expert Bushman tracker who reads the dunes and interprets the remarkable wildlife signs found in the sand — from golden moles to side-winding snakes. The walk concludes at the Wolwedans Village (Heart & Home), where guests receive a guided tour of the camp's sustainable operations, followed by an organic produce lunch in the gardens. This is an included activity on all rates.
Duration not specified. Led by an expert Bushman tracker. Ends at Wolwedans Village with a guided sustainability tour and organic lunch. Included in all rates — no additional cost.
- Cost
- complimentary
- Availability
- Included activity on all rates
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Sleep-outs
Under the stars.
Star beds, sleep-out hides, walking sleep-outs and overnight platforms documented at Wolwedans Dune Camp.
Star bed
Room Star Bed
An in-room star bed option available at Wolwedans Dune Camp, allowing guests to sleep out under the night sky directly from their room. Availability is confirmed for Dune Camp on the rate sheet.
Overnight duration. Available at Dune Camp (marked NOT AVAILABLE at other camps). Exact group size not separately stated for this variant beyond general camp context.
- Availability
- subject to availability; NOT AVAILABLE at Plains Camp, Mountain View Suite and other camps
Sleep-out hide
Desert Sleepout – with dinner hamper & sunrise coffee
An overnight desert sleep-out experience at Wolwedans Dune Camp where guests sleep out in the NamibRand under the stars, accompanied by a dinner hamper and sunrise coffee. Must be pre-booked and requires a minimum 3-night stay. Available September through April only.
Overnight duration. Min 2. Max 10 guests. Includes dinner hamper and sunrise coffee. Requires minimum 3-night stay. Season: September–April (May–August excluded due to low night temperatures). Must be pre-booked at reservations level.
- Cost
- NAD 2 500 pp
- Availability
- advance booking required; seasonal Sep-Apr; minimum 3-night stay
Sleep-out hide
Desert Sleepout – with sunrise coffee & meals in camp
A seasonal overnight desert sleep-out experience at Wolwedans Dune Camp, including sunrise coffee with all other meals taken back in camp. Must be pre-booked and requires a minimum 3-night stay. Available September through April only.
Overnight duration. Min 2. Max 10 guests. Includes sunrise coffee; meals taken in camp. Requires minimum 3-night stay. Season: September–April (May–August excluded due to low night temperatures). Must be pre-booked at reservations level.
- Cost
- NAD 2 150 pp
- Availability
- advance booking required; seasonal Sep-Apr; minimum 3-night stay
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Horseback
Saddle up.
Horseback riding options at Wolwedans Dune Camp. Rider experience and age requirements vary; check the details on each ride before booking.
Guided ride
Horse Riding
Guests of all riding levels are welcome to join an afternoon horse ride through the spectacular NamibRand landscape. Riders can choose their own pace — from a flat-out gallop to a sedate walk — and there is the option to finish the ride with sundowners on the dunes.
Afternoon activity; all riding levels welcome; option to end with sundowners on the dunes.
- Availability
- advance booking or book while in camp
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Cultural
Beyond the game drive.
Community visits, cultural walks, and dining experiences documented at Wolwedans Dune Camp.
Cultural walk
Bushman Walk
A guided 3-hour walk into the NamibRand desert led by an expert Bushman tracker who reads the dunes and interprets the desert's signs — from golden moles swimming through sand to side-winding snakes — sharing traditional tracking knowledge and storytelling along the way.
Duration: 3 hours. Included activity on all rates. Guide: expert Bushman tracker.
- Cost
- complimentary
- Availability
- subject to availability
Community project visit
Heart & Home Village Discovery
A guided tour of the Wolwedans Village — the operational and community heart of the reserve — where guests learn how water is sourced, solar power harnessed, and fresh produce grown. The experience showcases the Wolwedans Foundation and AridEden sustainability mission, concluding with an organic produce lunch served in the gardens.
Duration: variable (follows on from the Bushman Walk). Includes organic produce lunch. Included activity on all rates. Linked to Wolwedans Foundation. AridEden conservation and community mission.
- Cost
- complimentary
- Availability
- subject to availability
Village visit
Village Tour
A village tour of variable duration available at Wolwedans Dune Camp and most other Wolwedans properties, giving guests an insight into local desert community life. Note: listed as NOT AVAILABLE at one of the Wolwedans camp categories in the rate sheet.
Duration: variable. Available at Dune Camp (confirmed ✔ in rate sheets). Marked NOT AVAILABLE at one camp category.
- Availability
- subject to availability
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Imagery
A closer look.
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Speak to a safari specialist
Plan your dream safari at Wolwedans Dune Camp.
From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Wolwedans Dune Camp: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
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