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Places To Go Africa Namibia The Namib Desert

The Namib Desert


The Namib Desert Safaris

It doesn't get much more dramatic than the gigantic dunes of Sossusvlei, in the heart of the Namib Desert, and one of the most iconic sights in Africa.

Sossusvlei is a clay pan, or dry lake, enclosed by giant sand dunes - thought to be the tallest in the world. Very occasionally, when there has been sufficient rainfall to cause the Tsauchab River to flow, the pan fills with water and becomes a turquoise lake that lasts just a few weeks and makes the scenery even more surreal. The dunes have been sculpted by the wind over millions of years, and some of them have become petrified over time.

The nearby NamibRand Nature Reserve lies on the eastern edge of the Namib Desert and contains a desert tapestry of colours and shapes that make it a visual utopia for those in search of natural beauty on a safari holiday. Game species found in the reserve include oryx, zebra, ostrich, giraffe, several species of antelope, and a wide variety of smaller desert creatures. Over a hundred species of birds have also been recorded.

Conservation is key in the NamibRand, so the number of guests to this wilderness paradise is strictly limited, and we know all the finest places to stay and can arrange activities from guided game drives or walks led by knowledgeable guides to picnics in the reserve.



Where to stay
Best time
Low season
Off season Africa > Namibia > The Namib Desert
Wolwedans Dunes Lodge
Perched high on a ridge of red sand dunes, Wolwedans Dunes Lodge consists of nine individual chalets strung out on either side of the central... Little Kulala
Little Kulala is located just outside the national park that is home to the extraordinary towering sand dunes of Sossusvlei. Wolwedans Private Camp
Deep in the desolate but utterly stunning Namib Desert lies Wolwedans, a superslick lodge, and if that wasn’t hermit-like enough, they have...
See more luxury hotels in The Namib Desert Original Travel Expert: Eleanor Orr
My highlight: Climb to the top of the tallest dunes for stunning views of the surrounding ‘sand sea’ - the changing colours make for wonderful photographic opportunities.


A no expense spared flying safari (from 10 days to two weeks) to Namibia could cost from £10,000 per person - but a self-drive trip could cost a more affordable £3,000 per person, including international flights.

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