Namibia

Sossusvlei

Sossusvlei, in the Namib – one of the world’s oldest deserts – is a photographer's dream. Sun-drenched dunes, in a sea of ochre-red sand.


Experience the serenity of Sossusvlei

Explore horizon-wide vistas on your Sossusvlei adventure. Spend evenings dining under the stars. Venture on foot or e-fatbike over a landscape that’s remained unchanged for millions of years. Spot desert-adapted wildlife such as ostriches, oryx, bat-eared foxes, or even the endemic dune lark. At dusk hear the call of barking geckos, as you fall asleep under a star-filled Namibian sky. 

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Sossusvlei at a glance

Have you heard of Dune 45 and Big Daddy? Marvel at these world-famous Sossusvlei dunes, which are yours to explore from our luxury camps. These dunes in the Namib-Naukluft Park are part of the Namib Sand Sea – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The world’s only coastal desert with widespread dune fields where fog is the main source of water.

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Sossusvlei experiences

The Sossusvlei dunefield sets the stage for some thrilling adventures. Conquer the 300-metre orange dunes at Sossusvlei itself, and take in the view across a sea of sand. On the Kulala Wilderness Reserve, cycle past a herd of oryx, maybe an ostrich or two, or up the speed on a quad bike sunset ride. Savour a glass of bubbly over breakfast after a hot-air balloon ride.

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Explore camps in Sossusvlei

No visit to Namibia is complete without a visit to the dunes and escarpment of the oldest desert in the world – the Namib. Best explored from our two elegant desert sanctuaries, Kulala Desert Lodge and Little Kulala. Located in the 27,000 ha Kulala Wilderness Reserve, our camps feature a private gate to Sossusvlei, for the closest, exclusive access to one of the most famous landmarks in Namibia.

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Sossusvlei featured stories

Wander across ancient sand dunes with us. Scroll through our award-winning wildlife images, travel tales in Sossusvlei, Namibia and updates from the desert. Coffee hot? Comfortable? Enjoy.
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Little Kulala - A Wilderness Restored

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Tenneil Zondagh

21.01.2020

Kulala - Earth's History Revealed

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Conrad Brain and Ginger Mauney

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