Brayan's Travel Guide
Sossusvlei, Namibia

Sossusvlei

Red dunes of the Namib

Best time: May–October (dry, cool)Namibia

Overview

The iconic rust-red dunes and the white clay pan of Deadvlei with its petrified trees. A photographer’s dream within the world’s oldest desert.

Top things to do

Climb Dune 45

Sunrise ascent of the most famous dune.

Deadvlei

Surreal white pan and 900-year-old dead trees.

Sesriem Canyon

A cool slot canyon carved by the Tsauchab.

Stargazing

Some of the darkest skies on the planet.

3-day sample itinerary

  1. 1

    Arrive Sesriem

    Canyon walk and sunset.

  2. 2

    Dunes

    Sunrise Dune 45 and Deadvlei.

  3. 3

    Onward

    Drive to Swakopmund or Windhoek.