As the shifting sands of the Namib Desert swirl in time to an ageless rhythm, The Burning Shore Country House rises above the wilderness in an oasis of calm, like a soothing balm upon the scorched earth. It is here, on the edge of one of the world's largest sand dunes, that visitors pay homage to the stark beauty of the Namib and the mighty expanse of the Atlantic.

Situated on the beachfront at Longbeach, between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, The Burning Shore is only 15km from either town.

Directions from airport

1. Take C14 to Walvis Bay
2. Follow directional signage to Swakopmund
3. After 15kms, turn left at Longbeach turn-off
4. Follow Burning Shore signage to 4th Street

The Burning Shore offers 11 spacious and comfortable rooms, comprising 7 Standard Rooms (2 of which share a bathroom, making them ideal for families), 3 Luxury Rooms and 1 Suite overlooking the beach.

The 60-seater restaurant serves exquisite, mouthwatering a la carte meals and is open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Alternatively, head to the deck for alfresco dining, with direct access to beach.

Nearby facilities include quad biking, golf, tennis, squash, horse riding, dune climbing, dune boarding (3km), dolphin cruises and bowls (15km).

The Burning Shore hotel offers a host of activities ranging from Quad Biking, Fishing, Ecotours Dolphin Cruises, Seal Colony Visits, Sky Diving, Dune Surfing and Camel rides.

Day excursions into the magnificent Thirstland include visits to:

1. Sandwich Harbour
2. Bird Island
3. Walvis Bay Lagoon
4. the Moon landscape
5. Dune seven
6. Marine safaris to Pelican Point Seal Colony and dolphin spotting.

In addition, horse trails, dune quad biking, fishing and scenic flights via the Skeleton Coast can also be arranged.