Sossusvlei
At first light the sand dunes turn red and orange. Between them lies the white clay pan of Deadvlei, with dark acacia trees sharp against the sand. This is Sossusvlei.
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Sossusvlei, where the first light changes everything.
Sossusvlei lies in the middle of the Namib Desert and is surrounded by large red-orange sand dunes. Early in the morning in particular, the landscape changes quickly. The first sun falls across the sand and keeps bringing out new lines and shadows.
Between the dunes lie several clay pans. Deadvlei stands out through the strong contrast between the white ground, dark dead acacia trees and red dunes behind them.
Anyone who wants to reach Sossusvlei early stays in or around Sesriem. From this small village you drive towards the sand dunes and Deadvlei.
Red sand. White clay. A canyon further on.
Sossusvlei is about contrast. Red dunes rise from a plain with savannah grass. In Deadvlei the image becomes almost graphic: white clay, dark acacia trees and sand in different shades of red.
From Sesriem you can also visit Sesriem Canyon. This sandstone canyon was carved out by the water of the Tsauchab River. The river is usually dry, which means you can walk through the canyon.
In Sesriem itself you will find a few smaller shops for supplies. Several lodges have restaurants where you can eat.
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This is something to set out early for.
- Drive early from Sesriem towards Sossusvlei.
- See how the first sunlight touches the red-orange sand dunes.
- Walk among the dead acacia trees of Deadvlei.
- Take in the contrast between white clay and red dunes.
- Head on foot through Sesriem Canyon.
- The canyon was carved out by the Tsauchab River, which is usually dry.
- Combine Sossusvlei with Namib Naukluft National Park.
Self-drive trips in the region
Namibië Self Drive 14 Dagen - Lodge only
Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls self drive
