Sossusvlei is the salt pan at the end of the Tsauchab valley, surrounded by some of the highest dunes in the world, with the dead camelthorn trees of Deadvlei nearby. The gate opens at sunrise and the light in the first hour is the reason to stay inside the park boundary. The last five kilometres need a 4x4 or the park shuttle.
Related activities
Sunrise dune climb
Enter at gate opening and climb Dune 45 or Big Daddy for first light.
Hot air balloon over the Namib
Dawn flight over the dune sea with a desert breakfast.
How to get to Sossusvlei
Sossusvlei sits in Namibia. It pairs well with Christuskirche, Namibia Craft Centre, Walvis Bay lagoon, so you can group them on the same day.
Tips for your visit
Related things to do here include Sunrise dune climb, Hot air balloon over the Namib.
Sossusvlei FAQ
Where is Sossusvlei?
Sossusvlei is in Namibia.
What is near Sossusvlei?
Nearby places include Christuskirche, Namibia Craft Centre, Walvis Bay lagoon, Dune 7.
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