Sossusvlei & Deadvlei Walk
ModerateDesertPhotography

Sossusvlei & Deadvlei Walk

Ancient camelthorn trees and towering red dunes

Hardap3 hr5.0 km
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About This Walk

Walk among the world's highest sand dunes and into the surreal white clay pan of Deadvlei, where 900-year-old camelthorn trees stand preserved against the backdrop of rust-red dunes. This is landscape photography and contemplation at its most elemental.

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5 Waypoints

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Safety Notes

  • Enter at park opening for best light
  • Sand extremely hot midday
  • Carry 3L water minimum

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Distance

5.0 km

Duration

3 hr

Elevation

200 m

Waypoints

5

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessibleNo
Pushchair friendlyNo
SurfaceSand
Stiles0

Terrain

Sand dunesClay panDesert floor

Best Seasons

autumnwinterspring