&Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge in Namibia is set to undergo a complete refurbishment in 2019.
Situated in the heart of the Namib Desert near the dune fields of Sossusvlei, the lodge will close in January and reopen nine months later with a brand-new look that aims to showcase the setting.
Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, rendered image.
Each space will be engineered to frame the desert landscape, emphasising a sense of total immersion in the destination.
The use of glass panels and metal constructs will extend each of the 10 suites’ indoor and outdoor living areas while retaining the same footprint.
The lodge’s design will allow for the addition of a gym and spa that will take the place of the existing guest areas, and will offer a viewpoint over the desert. A two-bedroom villa will also be constructed to cater for families.
New lap pools will allow guests to cool off from the desert heat and solar panels and a state-of-the-art water recycling system will ensure that every resource is protected. More than 100 000 litres of grey water will be harvested for re-use per month, nearly double the amount that will be lost to evaporation in the new pools. The extensive solar energy system will also ensure that at least 65% of lodge power will be generated from sustainable sources.
Guests can also expect a host of new experiences. A selection of walking trails and new e-bikes will allow exploration of the rugged mountains, the gravel plains or the petrified dunes, with a guide or on their own.
