Towering Sand Dunes – Sossusvlei – Namibia

Explore the iconic red Namib dunes beneath the clear skies of Sossusvlei.

A small aircraft flies above the red dunes of the Namib Desert.
The story

Sossusvlei is where you will find the iconic red sand dunes of the Namib. The clear blue skies contrast with the giant red sand dunes to make this one of the natural wonders of Africa and a photographer’s dream.

Aside from the attractions at Sossusvlei – Dune 45, Hiddenvlei, Big Daddy and Deadvlei – other attractions in the area include the Sesriem Canyon and Namib-Naukluft National Park, where the mountains of the Namib meet its plains.

One morning, enjoy a balloon flight.

• Scenic nature drives in 4WD vehicles or ATV’s if you prefer

• Guided nature walks and hikes

• Game drives (The plains and dry watercourses are home to the magnificently horned oryx, agile springbok, Burchell’s zebra, regal ostrich and stately giraffe, as well as predators that include elusive leopard, spotted hyena, black-backed jackal and Cape and bat-eared fox, with over 114 bird species)

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