Directions to andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
- Leave Windhoek on the main tar road heading south to Rehoboth, Mariental, Keetmanshoop and South Africa.
- It is called Auas Road in Windhoek before becoming the B1 as you leave town.
- There is usually a police roadblock a short distance outside Windhoek.
- Be sure that you are wearing your safety belt and have your driver’s licence ready.
- After about 85 km you wi ll reach Rehoboth. Drive through the town, staying on the main road.
- There are fuel stations in Rehoboth, and they are signposted on the main road.
- It is advisable to refuel, as the next fuel station is only at Sesriem, as you enter the Sossusvlei region.
- Leave Rehoboth on the B1, heading south, and carry on until you see the turnoff onto the C24 on your right hand side.
- It is signposted Klein Aub. The tar road becomes a wide gravel road here.
- After about 60 km you will pass the tiny town of Kobos.
- After approximately another 40 km you will pass another tiny town called Klein Aub.
- After Klein Aub, continue on to Rietoog, approximately another 30 km further.
- Drive through Rietoog and, soon after leaving town, turn right onto the D1206.
- Continue on this road until you reach a T - junction where the road intersects with the C14.
- You will see the bulk of the Naukluft Mountains in front of you as you approach this junction.
- Turn left onto the C14, passing Bullsport Guest Farm.
- Very soon you will see a right turn onto the D854, with signs for the Naukluft National Park.
- At this junction you will also see a sign saying “This Zebra Bites”.
- Turn onto the D854 and follow it for approximately 70 km . This stretch has many run-off gullies, so please drive very carefully.
- Remain on the D854 until you reach a T- junction where it intersects with the C19. Turn left and drive for roughly 6 km.
- Be careful on this section and watch out for two large dips.
- At times they are covered in soft sand, which may not be visible until you crest the edge of the dip.
- You will see the turn - off onto the D845 on your right (not to be confused with the D854 , which you were on previously).
- Take this road and carry on for approximately 13 km, taking care on the sandy stretches.
- Turn left onto the C27 and continue for approximately 8 km . You will cross into the NamibRand Nature Reserve, which will be signposted.
- A few kilometres further on you will see the stone - walled entrance to &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge on your right hand side.