Fodor's Expert Review Sossusvlei Lodge

If you want to be on the spot when the park gates open at first light, this hotel (right at the Sesriem entrance) is the right choice for you. Its decor—in khaki shades and with wooden finishings—blends perfectly with the desert surroundings. After a hot, dusty day in the desert, it's wonderful to wallow in the swimming pool, which faces the dunes, and later gaze at the dazzling brilliance of the night skies while you dine in the large open-air restaurant. Book just about any desert activity from the excellent adventure center.