Sossusvlei

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Sossusvlei

Seasonal lake · Gibeon

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Namibia

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Towering red dunes surround ephemeral salt pan, spectacular desert experience  

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10 of the Best National Parks in Africa

"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

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The 10 Best National Parks Around the World, According to T+L's A-List Advisors

"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

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Jan Vokal

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Nice place. The climb to the Big Daddy takes almost 300 m total ascent. Better to do it in the morning when the air isn't too hot. Descent (I recommend barefoot) directly down to the Dead Valley. 5,6 km total round back to the parking.

Dylan

Google
What a nice experience. My second time going. Do not underestimate the sand patch from the parking entrance to the dead vlei, 4x4 in low range is needed. From the parking to the dead trees is a bit of a walk.

Terrance Upfold

Google
Excellent trip but unfortunately no toilets working beyond the gates entrance 40km away from the attraction.

Amanda Muller

Google
Sossusvlei was one of the most amazing places we've ever visit! Nature at its best and we will always remember the dunes that seemed on fire at sunrise. A real pity though that the toilets were so extremely dirty!

Flo Tjim

Google
I can never grow weary of this place because every time I visit it, it looks completely different! Nature is indeed! To reach sossusvlei, you can drive with a 4x4 ( highly recommend) or 2x4 However, deadvlei can only be reached with a 4x4 which if you don’t have can be hired in the park for N$ 200 per adult and N$100 for children. There are various forms of accommodation around sossusvlei!

Ant de Boer

Google
A must see place. Exceeded expectations. Absolutely spectacularly beautiful and awe inspiring.

Mohammad Bu Abbas

Google
Sossusvlei was a surreal and incredible desert experience — never thought I’d make it to a place like this. We hiked the soft sand dunes and reached impressive heights. The heat was intense and the 4-hour hike was tough, but absolutely worth it!

Ward Westley

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It's a great day out, WARNING!!! don't try climbing dunes in sandals. Our guide was great