Sossusvlei & Sesriem

Sossusvlei and Sesriem present one of the most iconic images of Namibia. Located within the vast Namib Naukluft National Park, it is one of Namibia’s highlights and the perfect way to experience the amazing solitude of the desert landscape.

Sossusvlei literally means ‘saucer pan’ and is a shallow, dry pan located 60km from the campsite and surrounded by high, red coloured dunes shaped into spectacular forms. In occasional years of high rainfall, the pan is flooded with a shallow layer of fresh water, causing the desert to bloom and photographers to flock to the area.

Here the sand is at its reddest and the dunes are higher than anywhere else in the Namib, some climbing up to 300m high. Sunset and sunrise are spectacular and it is well worth exploring the area at this time of day to experience the fantastic colours and light which floods the desert landscape. Guided walking trails can be arranged in this area as well as the nearby extensive and beautiful NamibRand Nature Reserve.

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