Visit Sossusvlei

The towering dunes of Sossuvlei inside the Namib-Naukluft Park - the largest nature reserve in Africa - offer the most evocative landscapes of this dramatic country.

Sossuvlei is one of the world's most striking and easily accessible desert landscapes and a highlight of any trip to Namibia. The dunes, part of the Namib Desert, are thought to be among the highest in the world and climbing to the top of these giants provides remarkable views of the whole area, including Deadvlei, a large expanse of dried white clay studded with the petrified remains of ancient camelthorn trees.

A fantastic way to appreciate the dunes is with a desert flight, ballooning trip or a desert hike.

Best of Namibia Self-Drive

16-day tailor-made self-drive from £4,910 pp incl. flights

Explore Namibia's many and varied highlights, from the plains of the Namib Desert and the apricot dunes of Sossusvlei to wild Damaraland and the world-renowned Etosha National Park.

Wings over Namibia

10-day luxury air safari from £7,325 pp incl. flights

A luxury air safari across Namibia, travelling from Windhoek to Etosha National Park via Soussusvlei, the Skeleton Coast and Damaraland. Spot iconic wildlife, explore spectacular landscapes and stay in some of the country's finest accommodation.

Top places to stay in Sossusvlei

Little Kulala, Sossusvlei

Contemporary tented camp

A luxurious desert retreat situated in the private 27,000 - hectare Kulala Wilderness Reserve – the gateway to Namibia's Sand Sea with its towering dunes and clear starry skies

Le Mirage Desert Lodge & Spa

Contemporary lodge

A stone castle set in expansive plains of the Namib Desert, Le Mirage offers boutique accommodation in a breathtakingly inhospitable environment. From it, guests can explore the world’s oldest desert by foot, jeep, quad-bike or balloon.

Kulala Desert Lodge, Sossusvlei

Contemporary tented camp

This family-friendly lodge is situated in the Kulala Wilderness Reserve, directly beneath the towering red dunes of Sossusvlei in the spectacular Namib Desert.

&Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge

Contemporary safari lodge

Cradled against ancient mountains and looking out onto a broad rocky plain that rises towards giant curving sand dunes, Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is a secluded and serene oasis deep in the heart of the Namib Desert