Sossusvlei namibia

Africa | Dead tree in Deadvlei, red sand dunes in Sossusvlei, Namib Desert, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia | © Dietmar Temps

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From its vast and varied landscapes to its once-in-a-lifetime adventures, here are 10 reasons why your next escape should be exploring Namibia.

In November 2019, I took a flight from Egypt to meet up with my boyfriend Mike in his second home, Namibia. Mike lived in Namibia for over a year about 5 years ago and hadn’t been back since. He’s got a niece and nephew there along with some of his best friends so Namibia was high on our “to visit”

A guide to Sossusvlei, Dune 45, Big Daddy, and Deadvlei in Namibia's Namib-Naukluft National Park. When to go, how to see it all, and how to do it right!

Discover Sossusvlei, Namibia, with our ultimate guide. From Dune 45 and Big Daddy Dune to the petrified trees of Deadvlei.

Sossusvlei Sand Dunes (highest dunes in the world), Namib Desert, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia

Sunrise with clouds on Dune 45, Sossusvlei, Namib Desert, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia Blog: Dietmar Temps, travel blog Website, gallery: Dietmar Temps, photography

Sossusvlei is without a doubt the most beautiful and unique place we visited during our road trip through Namibia. However, visiting Sossusvlei is not always straightforward. That's why we're happy to help you get started with this guide on how to visit Sossusvlei, including what to do, where to stay and some very practical insider tips!