Regarded as some of the highest in the world, these sand dunes make for a very challenging scaling adventure! Your reward for climbing them will be immense as the view is quite spectacular. Take our advice and view Sossusvlei at sunrise when the colour contrasts provide outstanding photo opportunities.
The dunes extend for about 300 miles along Namibia’s coast and reach deep inland, where an amazing variety of wildlife has adapted to live in this harsh, but hauntingly beautiful terrain.
The desert night sky is just awesome and you are guaranteed to see shooting stars every few minutes and satellites tracking a path across the heavens. Luxury lodges sit in this exquisite landscape and some even have rooftop stargazing platforms for a night spent under the stars.
Its colonial German past is evident in the many historic buildings and charming streets – perfect for a relaxing stroll and for a stop in a quaint cafe for a slice of Sachertorte! Yet Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, just to the south are about adventure activity and a great base for extreme sports such as skydiving over the desert or sea kayaking. Nature lovers will not be disappointed either as the Walvis Bay Lagoon is considered one of the richest wetlands in Southern Africa. It is a must visit for bird lovers providing a feeding ground for 200,000 birds of 50 species including flamingoes and pelicans. Kayaking the open seas with a guide is a great way of getting close up views of cape fur seals, turtles and whales.
Photo Credit: Dana Allen
Sossusvlei in the heart of the Namib-Naukluft Park. One of the highlights of any trip to Namibia – magnificent ochre-coloured sand dunes, which rise over 300m into the sky, amongst the highest sand dunes in the world. Dune 45 in Namibia is one of the star attractions in the country, in part due to its proximity to the road through the desert. Scale a dune and take in the desert scenery.
Photo: Dana Allen
Experience Sossusvlei from the air – Hot air balloon rides, helicopter flips and scenic flights over the majestic desert landscapes will allow you to comprehend the enormity of the landscape.
Photo: Gavin Lautenbach
Immerse yourself in the adventure activities and colonial charm of a seaside town of Swakopmund – Namibia’s adventure capital.
Explore the night sky under the guidance of a professional astronomer or try your hand at photographing the stars.
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Book a scenic flight and soar over extensive dune seas, glide past the setting sun and race over crashing waves.
Photo credit: Dana Allen
Be captivated by dramatic vistas and the abundant geckos, rolling spiders, scorpions, lizards, snakes and chameleons on a living desert adventure trip. This is a Common Barking Gecko.
Photo Credit: Dana Allen
Deadvlei is a paradise for photographers as the contrast between the pans, and the rusty-red dunes and deep blue sky make for incredible images.
Photo credit: Dana Allen
Take a Namib scenic desert drive with an opportunity to encounter a variety of desert-adapted animals such as aardwolf, gemsbok, zebra, springbok, bat-eared fox, aardwolf, caracal and jackal.
Photo credit: Dana Allen
Appreciate the pristine beauty of the Namib desert and its magnificent dunes on a thrilling quad bike ride.
Photo credit: Dana Allen
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