&Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is a spectacular design of glass, rock and steel pavilions with a bold geometric structure at the center. Signature features include a gym, ideally positioned to catch the desert sunrise, and a two-part wellness center offering a private spa-bath as well as a wet treatment room with its own skylight for early-evening star-gazing. The reserve is one of the world’s few Dark Sky Reserves, and evenings are spent in the company of a resident astronomer at the on-site, world-class observatory. The ten suites offer the sophistication of simplicity, reflecting chic desert-inspired minimalism, and a variety of desert adventures are on offer. These include guided nature walks; e-biking; guided quad bike excursions; hot air ballooning (usually at an additional cost); excursions to the renowned salt pans of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, as well as visits to local San rock paintings.