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The region
Where to stay at Sossusvlei
The Namib Sand Sea became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013. It covers 3,077,700 ha, all inside the 49,768 km² Namib-Naukluft Park, and UNESCO calls it the only coastal desert with extensive fog-influenced dune fields.
The dunes at Sossusvlei rise up to 325 m from their base, and the dead camelthorns of Deadvlei are carbon-dated at 500 to 600 years. To the south, NamibRand became Africa's first International Dark-Sky Reserve in 2012.
16 lodges & camps
The Lodges
Sesriem & the park gate
Within about 30 minutes of Sesriem Gate, the way into the park for Sossusvlei.
Sesriem Campsite
Inside the Sesriem park gate
24 campsites
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Desert Quiver Camp
5 km from Sesriem Gate
self-catering units with private patios
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Dead Valley Lodge
Namib-Naukluft Park
Between Sesriem & Elim Dune
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Le Mirage Resort & Spa
21 km from Sesriem Gate
castle-style resort with palm-shaded pool & spa
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Hoodia Desert Lodge
On the Tsauchab River
20 min from Sesriem Gate
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Desert Homestead Lodge
Nubib · Tsaris · Naukluft valley
30 min from Sesriem
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Namib Outpost
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Kulala Wilderness Reserve
A private reserve next to the park.
NamibRand Nature Reserve
Africa's first International Dark Sky Reserve.
Naukluft & Solitaire
North of Sesriem, in the Naukluft and around Solitaire.
Further south
On the way to Lüderitz.
Where the lodges are
Sossusvlei on the Map
Gold outline: Namib-Naukluft National Park. Green dashed: NamibRand Nature Reserve. Tap a pin for the lodge.
Practical
Getting there
Sesriem Campsite to Sossusvlei is 60 km. The tar ends at the 2x4 parking, and the last stretch is 4x4 sand.
About 1 km long and 30 to 40 m deep.
Little Kulala has an exclusive-use gate into the park and sits on the 27,000 ha Kulala Wilderness Reserve.
NamibRand became an International Dark Sky Reserve (Gold tier) in 2012, and Africa's first Wilderness Quiet Park in 2024.
Seasons
When to go
Summer runs from October to April, when the southern Namib can pass 40 °C. Winter days are about 18 to 22 °C, and nights can reach freezing.
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On our itineraries
Safaris through Sossusvlei
Before you go
Questions answered
Which lodges are closest to the dunes?
Sesriem Campsite is inside the Sesriem park gate. Desert Quiver Camp is 5 km from the gate. Wilderness Little Kulala has an exclusive-use gate into the park, and Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge has its own gate too.
How far is Sossusvlei from Sesriem?
60 km from Sesriem Campsite. The tar road ends at the 2x4 parking, and the last stretch is 4x4 sand.
How old are the trees in Deadvlei?
The dead camelthorns are carbon-dated at 500 to 600 years.
What is NamibRand known for?
It became an International Dark Sky Reserve (Gold tier) in May 2012, the first in Africa, and Africa's first Wilderness Quiet Park on 20 June 2024. It covers more than 200,000 ha.
How hot does it get?
In summer, October to April, the southern Namib can pass 40 °C. Winter days are about 18 to 22 °C, and nights can reach freezing.
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