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The Kanaan Desert Retreat was established by the N/a an ku sé Foundation in 2014, whose aim is to protect Namibia’s wild spaces and endemic animals.
The retreat is set in a 33,000-hectare reserve in the Namib Desert, the luxury safari tents are surrounded by three different ecosystems: the Tiras Mountains, open grasslands and red-hued sand dunes. These landscapes take centre stage and are a paradise for photographers, but you can also spot free-roaming wildlife here, from springbok to ostrich and spotted hyena. Often, you’ll see reptiles and meerkats, perhaps some oryx and kudu.
Guests love sipping sundowners by the pool, and the intense sense of space and quiet – at night, the only noise you’ll hear is the odd jackal or ostrich at the waterhole.
Why we love Kanaan Desert Retreat
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Kanaan offers an authentic glamping experience in typical African-safari-style canvas tents
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There are trails around the retreat where you can enjoy guided walks to spot insects, do some spoor identification and learn how the desert ecosystem works
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The sunsets and sunrises are incredible; the desert is dotted with petrified trees in the foreground and backed by towering mountains
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At night, the sky is full of stars – you may even spot the Milky Way
Our Expert Tips
Photographic safari in the Namib Desert
Kanaan Desert Retreat is the perfect place to take a photographic safari. Set in a protected reserve in the Namib Desert, they are blessed with three different ecosystems: vast open grasslands, red-hued sand dunes and the Tiras Mountains. Whether you are a beginner or professional photographer, it's a perfect destination for landscape photography.
Facilities
Meals are served overlooking the valley and the dunes below.
Kanaan offers scenic drives and photography safaris, focusing mainly on the area’s geology and landscapes. You’ll travel in a converted Toyota Land Cruisers and cover up to 40 kilometres of the reserve, stopping at animal-rich waterholes.
The retreat was established by the N/a an ku sé Foundation in 2014, whose aim is to protect Namibia’s wild spaces and endemic animals. This fragile desert landscape had previously been disrupted by cattle farming, so they removed all the fences, creating a reserve for animals and allowing them to migrate freely again. There’s a conservation fee incorporated into your stay,so you’re helping protect the environment and fund local community projects like school development.
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