Deadvlei, the main attraction of Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert The salt pan of Deadvlei is one of the most iconic landscapes in Africa and it is here that you will find the white clay pan and skeletons of ancient trees against the stark contrast to the vibrant Namib dunes. Sossusvlei is located in the world’s oldest desert, the Namib Desert, which is known for its arid landscape made up of seemingly endless Namibia sand dunes, gravel floors, and clay and salt pans.ĭespite the fact that the region is known as Sossusvlei, the main attraction in the Namib Desert is actually Deadvlei. Visiting Sossusvlei: What You Need to Know Having finally figured it out, we wanted to share our findings with other travelers planning a trip to Sossusvlei in Namibia
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During our visit, we struggled with figuring out where to stay, where to go and how to best experience this beautiful region. Sossusvlei was one of the destinations we were most excited to visit on our recent Namibia trip.ĭespite its popularity, Sossusvlei is not an easy attraction to explore. For many, the iconic landscapes of red dunes and white clay pans are a reason in and of itself to visit Namibia. Located in Southern Namibia, Sossusvlei is a region of the Namib Desert that encompasses most of the top attractions in Namib Naukluft Park. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The tour finishes in Style at the Erindi Private Game Reserve north of Windhoek with an evening game drive, and an early morning sunrise game drive on open safari Landcruisers.įinal day takes us back to our lodge in Windhoekįly out of Hosea Kutako International Airport Windhoek on the 30 Sept/1 October 2022.*This post may contain affiliate links, as a result, we may receive a small commission (at no extra cost to you) on any bookings/purchases you make through the links in this post. Sossusvlei is our next 2 day stop over and we venture into the worlds highest sand dunes for sunset and sunrise, in addition we will do the Night Sky session in the dunes.įollowing that we then head up to Swakopmund and the moon landscape, and early morning Living Desert Tour, a chance to capture the small living creatures of the Namib Desert. We then head West to the Namibia coast line to Luderitz and pass though the Garub region, which holds a small population of Wild Feral Horses.Īfter Luderitz, we visit the very well known Kolmanskop "Ghost" diamond mining town a Definite photographers MUST shoot. both very sort after landscapes and rock formations for photographers. Then head north to Keetmanshoop and the majestic "Quivertree Forest" and Giants Playground. We then head across the Karoo to the Cederberg Mountains, an ancient land form with astounding Rock formations, Cave Paintings and a Milky Way most photographers dream of.Īfter the Western and Northern Cape we cross into Namibia and overnight at the 300mm - 400mm & 600mm lenses are most suitable. Then we head east up the False Bay coastline to Hermanus, where we are guaranteed to Southern Right Whales along the coast and plenty in Walker Bay Hermanus. Swakopmund, "Living Desert Tour" Moon Landscapeįly into Cape Town on the 17/18 Sept 2022, 1 Sep Depart on Cape Town Peninsula Tour to Cape of Good Hope, then into the Stellenbosch Winelands.
Luderitz and Kolmanskop Ghost Town, Wild Horses of Garub Quivertree Forest, Cheeta Walk and photoshoot, Night Sky Inverdoon Game Reserve, Cheetah Running, (Evening Safari, Morning Safari)Ĭederberg Mountains and Rock Formations, Night Sky Milky Way Scenic Route 44 Coastal & Africa Penguins Moon Phase: 25 September 2022 (New Moon) - best for Night Sky PhotographyĬape Town Historical architecture and landscapes, seascapes "Best of the Best" - Cape Town & Western Cape and Namibia Landscapes, Whales, Flowers, Night Sky, Animals & BirdsĮxperience the photographic majesty of the Western Cape, Cederberg Rock Formations, Animals & Birds, Namakwaland Wild Flower Reserves, Richtersveld, and Southern Namibia.ġ9 - 30 September 2022 (Cape Town to Windhoek)
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