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Kanaan Desert Retreat

Type: Lodge

Offers: Located in the Karas region of southern Namibia, near Betta, Kanaan spans 35,000 hectares of pristine Namib Desert landscape, making it a paradise for photographers. With its endless red dunes, crystal-clear night skies, and delectable homemade cuisine, Kanaan is the ultimate ecotourism destination. Bordering the Tiras Mountain range, Kanaan seamlessly blends nature, luxury, and conservation. Since acquiring the land in 2014, tje N/a'an ku sê Foundation has removed all man-made fences, transforming the area into a wildlife reserve that shelters numerous endemic species. Guests can savor exquisite meals at the lodge, which offers stunning views of the valley and dunes below. Relax on the lodge veranda as the sun sets, or take a short walk to the nearby pool. At Kanaan, guests have the options of staying in one of the eight private, en-suite luxury canvas tents. Each of these overlook the water-hole and rates include dinner, bed, and breakfast. If guests prefer self-catering, Kanaan has eigth campsites, each equipped with shade-netting, ablution facilities, and a braai area.

Activities: At Kanaan, guests are spoiled for choice with a range of activities to choose from. They can enjoy sunset, sunrise, or scenic dune drives where they'll be served snacks and drinks whilst enjoying the diverse range of free-roaming wildlife. There are also photographic safari and professional photographic tours where enthusiasts will be taken to the most scenic parts of the farm. Lastly, for those seeking thrill and adventure, guests can enjoy Blokarts.

Languages: English and Afrikaans

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At Kanaan, guests can stay in one of the eight breath-taking, private, en-suite luxury canvas tents overlooking a watering-hole. Please…


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At Kanaan, guests can stay in one of the eight breath-taking, private, en-suite luxury canvas tents overlooking a watering-hole. Please…


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Guests at Kanaan can choose to stay in one the eight self-catering campsites, each with it's own shade-netting, ablution facilities,…


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