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Sossusvlei Luxury Safaris

mighty red dunes and striking desert, a photographer's paradise

A rolling sea of mighty red dunes and desert, Namibia’s Sossusvlei is located within the Namib-Naukluft Park. These wind sculpted dunes are some of the world’s highest, and shift in colour as the day stretches from dawn to dusk.

A large salt and clay pan nestled in the Namib Desert, the dunes that surround Sossusvlei form one of Namibia’s most beautiful landscapes. A dream for photographers, the dunes are particularly striking in the bright light of dawn and as the sun sinks behind the desert.

The dunes of Sossusvlei can reach dizzying heights, and if you climb to the top you will access unbeatable views over the region. Why not tackle the aptly named Big Daddy, which at over 320 metres tall is the highest dune in the Sossusvlei region, or opt for the smaller Dune 45. As you explore look out for scuttling tok tokkie beetles and lizards.

Most visitors choose to explore the dunes on foot; however there are other options available such as quad-biking, scenic flights and hot air balloon safaris. You can also wander along the trails to neighbouring vleis such as Deadvlei, a silvery pan peppered with skeletal acacia trees believed to be over 500 years old.

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Kwessi Dunes, Sossusvlei Sossusvlei

The lodge lies deep within this 200,000-hectare wilderness, a striking landscape that you’ll be able to explore on horseback, game drives, quad bikes, hot air balloon and helicopter flights. …

Desert Homestead Outpost, Namib Desert Sossusvlei

Desert Homestead Outpost sits in a private 7,000-hectare reserve, sandwiched between the World Heritage-listed Namib Sand Sea and the majestic Naukluft Mountains. The property boasts 12 guesthouses in total, each with its own sun deck and …

Wolwedans, NamibRand Nature Reserve Sossusvlei

From a tranquil valley to the top of a dune plateau, each camp has been carefully positioned to ensure glorious views across the desert. Raised wooden decking and roll-up canvas walls ooze old-world charm and …

Sonop, Namib Desert Sossusvlei

Reminiscent of the glamour of 1920s travel, Sonop combines awe-inspiring desert views with gastronomic delights and exquisite accommodation. Perched atop a patch of giant boulders, the property’s 10 sophisticated tents are generous in size and …

Kulala Desert Lodge, Sossusvlei Sossusvlei
 

The photographs will not prepare you for the visual extravaganza that is the world’s oldest desert. This is where the wind …

Hoodia Desert Lodge, Sossusvlei Sossusvlei

The lodge boasts 11 thatched chalets, purposely positioned apart from each other to ensure guests have the space to unwind and enjoy the surroundings in privacy. Each has its own shaded deck in addition to en-suite …

&Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge Sossusvlei

Sossusvlei Desert Lodge has an appeal for everyone, whether you are a couple looking for a unique getaway or a keen photographer wishing to capture Sossusvlei’s iconic red dunes …

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