August 2007
Boulders is now open
Boulders Camp, the newest member of the exclusive Wolwedans Collection is now open. It is situated two hours drive south of the other Wolwedans properties and airstrip, deep in the heart of the NamibRand nature reserve. Boulders accommodates guests in 4 spacious rooms sited around the base of a rock strewn mountain and is private in the extreme. There are no well trodden paths here, just thousands of square hectares of the oldest desert on the planet, and a few lucky guests.
As you would expect from Wolwedans, the tents and main guest area are finished to the very highest standards with the unbelievable views for which the NamibRand is famous.
Boulders is seasonal and is open from Easter to October, the prime desert months.
Desert Runner Road Transfer Service
DesertRunner is a road shuttle service, linking Windhoek with the Sossusvlei area and the NamibRand Nature Reserve (Wolwedans) three times a week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) and in both directions.
You travel in spacious, comfortable and air-conditioned Quantum buses. Seats are selling at NAD 750,-/person one way, making the DesertRunner an economic travel option to the South–western Namib region. Traverse through the ‘wide open spaces’ of the Namib Desert, and make the journey the destination.
Dune Hopper Flights
The Dune Hopper is a daily flight service running between Windhoek, Swakopmund and the Sossusvlei area.
Flight times: 2008 Nett Seat Rate
- 09.00 Wolwedans/WHK N$2200
- 10.15 WHK/Sossusvlei N$2200
- 12.30 Sossusvlei/Swakopmund N$2300
- 14.15 Swakopmund/Sossusvlei N$2300
Dune Hopper is not a fixed schedule and time changes are possible at the last minute. Dune Hopper will advise people the day before of any time changes. Please note that the rates are non-commissionable.
If specific departure or arrival times are required, a charter booking is recommended.
June 2007
Wolwedans' Dune Camp has seen significant changes to the tents this month. Gone are the original dome tents; new larger tents have replaced them providing much more space for guests. The oblong tents are much lighter, brighter and now have a wide canopy to provide ample shade on the veranda during the heat of the afternoon.
March 2007
Wolwedans' Stephan Brückner has set up NICE (Namibian Institute of Culinary Education) in collaboration with NamibRand Safaris and German chef Ralf Herrgott. The Institute combines professional training (aiming to produce 12 chefs per year for the Namibian hospitality industry) with the opportunity to enjoy first class dining in the attached restaurant and wine cellars.
This is a first for such an initiative in the Namibian hospitality industry; Stephan hopes to not only raise F&B standards but to offer opportunities to young Namibians who may not otherwise get the chance to develop their culinary skills. We recommend that during your stay in Windhoek you pay a visit to the restaurant, situated on Mozart Street, for a superb dining experience.
January 07
Visit the fascinating Southern borders of Namibia with a 1 day DuneHopper adventure. Add an extra day at Wolwedans and you can access some of Namibia’s best known and least visited destinations. This full day adventure includes time spent on the ground at the Fish River Canyon, relaxing in Lüderitz over a fresh seafood lunch, exploring the ghost town of Kolmanskop and unforgettable flying over the Atlantic coast, the Namib dune sea and Sossusvlei itself. Rates start at N$3180 per person (group of 5) and all scenic flights should be booked in advance. A three night stay at Wolwedans is required to join this activity. Reservation and contact details for the DuneHopper can be found here.