Kanaan Desert Retreat

N$3 580.00

25° 55’ 4.9692” S 16° 8’ 3.6816” E

Accommodation Info

33000 hectares of beautifully-preserved landscape in the Namib Desert is a photographer’s paradise. With endless red dunes, crystal clear night skies, and mouth-watering, home-made cuisine – Kanaan is the ultimate ecotourism destination. Bordering the Tiras Mountain range, Kanaan is where nature, luxury and conservation meet.

Amenities

Bar / Lounge
Outdoor Pool
Restaurant
Wi-Fi

Room Features

En-suite

Activities

Horse riding.
Sunset drive.
Sunrise drive.
Scenic dune drive.
Photographic Safari drive.

Map

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