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Sossusvlei

Situated in the largest conservation area in Africa (the Namib-Naukluft National Park), Sossusvlei is possibly Namibia’s most spectacular and best-known attraction. Characterised by the large red dunes that surround it, Sossusvlei is a large, white, salt and clay pan and is a great destination all year round. The dunes in this area are some of the highest in the world, reaching almost 400 meters, and provide photographic enthusiasts with wonderful images in the beautiful morning and evening light.

Sossusvlei

Ariel View

Dunes

Oryx

Camel Thorn Tree

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Sossusvlei literally translates to “dead-end marsh”, as it is the place where the dunes come together preventing the Tsauchab River to flow any further, some 60km east of the Atlantic Ocean.  However, due to the dry conditions in the Namib Desert the River seldom flows this far and the pan remains bone-dry most years.  During an exceptional rainy season the Tsauchab fills the pan, drawing visitors from all over the world to witness this spectacular site. Photographic enthusiasts are spoilt with a glassy “lake” holding reflections of the surrounding dunes.  When the pan fills it can hold water for as long as a year.

Classic Namibia

  • Windhoek
  • Damaraland
  • Etosha National Park
  • Swakopmund
  • Sossusvlei
  • Explore the rugged beauty of Namibia
  • See the wildlife and landscapes of Etosha
  • See the desert meet the see at Swaokopmund
  • Spend times amidst the dunes of Sossusvlei

7 Nights from £2050pp

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Namibia In Depth

  • Windhoek
  • Etosha National Park
  • Damaraland
  • Swakopmund
  • Luderitz
  • Fish River Canyon
  • The Kalahari
  • See the Fish river Canyon
  • Explore Ghost Towns
  • Experience the Dunes of Sossuslvei
  • Safari in Etosha

13 Nights from £3200pp

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Snapshot of Namibia

  • Windhoek
  • Swakopmund
  • Sossusvlei
  • Enjoy the rugged beauty of Namibia
  • Enjoy the Skeleton Coast
  • Marvel at the dunes of Sossusvlei

5 Nights from £760pp

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Sossusvlei Hotels

Below is a small selection of the Sossusvlei hotels we offer on our Namibia holidays. If the hotel you require is not listed, just give us a call.

Desert Grace

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Namib Desert Lodge

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Sossusvlei Lodge

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Namib Dune Star Camp

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