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The Namib Desert & Sossusvlei

Namibia’s most famous destination. The oldest desert in the world is a shifting, red-sand sea home to the highest dunes in the world and a surprising number of life forms sustained by the coastal fog.

What Will I See?

  • Red sand dunes towering 1,000 feet above the valley floor
  • Sossusvlei – an immense clay pan with petrified trees enclosed by red dunes
  • Dramatic desert landscapes – gravel plains, sand dunes and rugged mountains
  • Desert-adapted animal species including kudu, zebra, oryx, springbok, ostrich, hyena, bat-eared fox and jackal
  • Intimate safari camps in spectacular settings complete with dramatic views and unique desert activities

What Can I Do?

  • A “Big Daddy” climb — it’s the second highest dune in the world — and tumble all the way down
  • Eearly morning excursions to the red dunes for dramatic sunrise colors
  • Walks amongst petrified trees surrounded by giant dunes in the surreal expanse of Dead Vlei.
  • Scenic nature drives and walks
  • Unforgettable photographic opportunities at every turn
  • Hot air ballooning over the dunes
  • Sleeping under the stars on a romantic “skybed”
  • Stargazing
  • Horseback riding
  • Bird watching

May-September is a good time to visit as temperatures are cooler

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