Sossusvlei
Seasonal lake · Gibeon ·
Towering rust-red dunes, surreal desert landscapes, and dark night skies
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Namibia Get directions
Towering rust-red dunes, surreal desert landscapes, and dark night skies
Namibia Get directions
"At nearly 20,000 square miles this is the largest national park in Africa and includes a portion of the Namib Desert (said to be the oldest in the world) as well as a stretch of wild Atlantic coastline, with deep canyons and unique wildlife in between. It's best known for the giant, rust-red sand dunes of the Sossusvlei area and the famous Deadvlei clay pan with its striking dead camel thorn trees — one of the most photographed scenes in Namibia — and it offers the luxury of complete silence, wide open landscapes, and dark night skies." - Heather Richardson Heather Richardson Heather Richardson is a journalist based in Cape Town, South Africa. She writes about travel, conservation, and environmental science for publications such as National Geographic, Nature, BBC Future, and The Guardian. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"One I always recommend is the Namib-Naukluft National Park of Namibia (the area more commonly referred to as Sossusvlei). The mesmerizing rust-hued dunes are a sight to behold." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Although it seems barren, Sossusvlei offers immense space for reflection, sunrise climbs up dunes like Dune 45 (where I lingered after others descended to enjoy the view alone) and phenomenal stargazing in Namibia's warm, dry sky; the country feels adventurous and social without being dangerous, backpacker and camping accommodations have common areas and pools to meet others, tours and safaris are easy ways to connect with fellow solo travelers, and you should be mindful of wildlife like scorpions." - Matthew Kepnes
"I watched the sun rise over what the text describes as the largest sand dunes in the world at Sossusvlei, a highlight of our trip that showcases Namibia’s dramatic desert landscapes." - Matthew Kepnes
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