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Take a trip to Sossusvlei on your Namibia Vacation
Located in the southern part of the Namib Desert and part of Namibia’s Namib-Naukluft National Park is Sossusvlei, a salt and clay pan surrounded by world-famous red sand dunes. Traditionally, the name Sossusvlei only referred to the pan itself, however, nowadays it is used to describe the area of the great plain of the Tsauchab River and the red dunes that are north and south of the plain.
Sossusvlei is characterized by the high sand dunes that are among some of the highest in the world. Geologists consider the Namib Desert to be one of the oldest in the world, and many of the dunes found there have developed over a period of many millions of years. They receive their distinct red colouring from iron oxides in the sand coupled with particles of garnet. The shades vary depending on the age of the dunes with the oldest being the brightest. The largest dune has been nicknamed “Big Daddy” standing over 300 m tall.
On a Namibia vacation, Sossusvlei offers one of the most spectacularly unique sights in all of the country and is a popular tourist attraction. It has long been the source of inspiration for many photographers trying to get an iconic shot of the Namib Desert.
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Namibia Explorer: Desert, Coast & Safari
Etosha National Park, Swakopmund, Namib Rand Nature Reserve, Sossusvlei, and Namib-Naukluft National ParkExplore Namibia’s towering Sossusvlei dunes, Atlantic coast, rugged Damaraland and wildlife-rich Etosha Heights on a small-group safari.
9 days
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Best of Namibia: Desert & Wildlife
Etosha National Park, Swakopmund, Namib Rand Nature Reserve, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Kalahari Desert, and WindhoekDiscover Namibia’s deserts, canyons, and wildlife on this small group journey, from flamingo-filled coasts to Etosha’s game-rich plains.
14 days
From US$4,805/p.p.
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Namibia Family Road Trip: Safari, Coast & Desert
Windhoek, Namib Rand Nature Reserve, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Swakopmund, and Etosha National ParkDiscover Namibia’s deserts and wildlife on a memorable family road trip.
13 days
From US$9,316/p.p.
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Namibia Adventure: Canyons, Dunes & Deserts
Swakopmund, Namib Rand Nature Reserve, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Kalahari Desert, and WindhoekExplore Namibia’s four southern deserts on this small group trip, where surreal dunes, vast canyons, and rich wildlife reveal the country’s raw, rugged beauty.
9 days
From US$3,410/p.p.
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TransKalahari Adventure: Cape Town to Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls (City), Victoria Falls, Kasane, Okavango Delta, Etosha National Park, Windhoek, Swakopmund, Namib Rand Nature Reserve, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, Western Cape, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, Boulders Beach, and Table MountainTraverse surreal deserts and wildlife-rich parks on this small group journey from Cape Town to Victoria Falls, spanning South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe.
21 days
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Namibia Explorer: Desert, Coast & Safari
Etosha National Park, Swakopmund, Namib Rand Nature Reserve, Sossusvlei, and Namib-Naukluft National ParkExplore Namibia’s towering Sossusvlei dunes, Atlantic coast, rugged Damaraland and wildlife-rich Etosha Heights on a small-group safari.
9 days
From US$6,279/p.p.
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Best of Namibia: Desert & Wildlife
Etosha National Park, Swakopmund, Namib Rand Nature Reserve, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Kalahari Desert, and WindhoekDiscover Namibia’s deserts, canyons, and wildlife on this small group journey, from flamingo-filled coasts to Etosha’s game-rich plains.
14 days
From US$4,805/p.p.
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Namibia Family Road Trip: Safari, Coast & Desert
Windhoek, Namib Rand Nature Reserve, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Swakopmund, and Etosha National ParkDiscover Namibia’s deserts and wildlife on a memorable family road trip.
13 days
From US$9,316/p.p.
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Namibia Adventure: Canyons, Dunes & Deserts
Swakopmund, Namib Rand Nature Reserve, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Kalahari Desert, and WindhoekExplore Namibia’s four southern deserts on this small group trip, where surreal dunes, vast canyons, and rich wildlife reveal the country’s raw, rugged beauty.
9 days
From US$3,410/p.p.
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TransKalahari Adventure: Cape Town to Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls (City), Victoria Falls, Kasane, Okavango Delta, Etosha National Park, Windhoek, Swakopmund, Namib Rand Nature Reserve, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, Western Cape, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, Boulders Beach, and Table MountainTraverse surreal deserts and wildlife-rich parks on this small group journey from Cape Town to Victoria Falls, spanning South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe.
21 days
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The country has such beautiful landscapes, especially the Namib desert. It is the oldest desert in world with the highest sand dunes. Visiting it is a truly unforgettable experience.
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