Sossusvlei Dunes Safari
3 Days & 2 Nights | Group of Two or More | Priced Per Person
This itinerary to Sossusvlei in Namibia’s Namib Desert offers an unforgettable desert safari experience, filled with iconic landscapes and adventure. Visit Sossusvlei’s most famous dunes, surreal landscapes, and unique desert ecology, offering a mix of exploration and relaxation.
Itinerary Overview
This itinerary balances adventure and relaxation, showcasing Sossusvlei’s highlights—like Dune 45, Deadvlei, Big Daddy Dune, and Sesriem Canyon—while allowing time to enjoy the desert’s peace, beauty, and starry night skies.
Morning: Depart from Windhoek or Swakopmund and begin your scenic drive to Sossusvlei (about 4–5 hours from Windhoek). Optional: Stop at the Tropic of Capricorn sign for photos, or take a light lunch break in Solitaire, a small desert outpost.
Afternoon: Arrive in the Sossusvlei area and check into your desert lodge or campsite. Relax and refresh after the drive, and enjoy the lodge amenities, like a pool or lounge areas with views of the Namib Desert.
Sunset Activity: Head to a nearby vantage point to enjoy the sunset over the desert, where colors dramatically change across the sand dunes. Some lodges also offer sundowner drives or nature walks.
Evening: Enjoy a traditional Namibian dinner at the lodge and, if the sky is clear, take some time for stargazing; the Namib Desert is known for its spectacular night skies.
Accommodation Basis: Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Early Morning: Depart before sunrise to enter Namib-Naukluft National Park. Arriving early allows you to see the dunes in the beautiful morning light. Visit Dune 45, one of the most famous dunes in the area, and climb to the top if you’re up for it to catch the sunrise from a high point.
Breakfast: Return to the base for a picnic breakfast or enjoy breakfast packed by your lodge.
Mid-Morning: Head deeper into the park to explore Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. Deadvlei: A surreal white clay pan with dead camelthorn trees, set against towering red dunes—a striking contrast for photos and exploration. Big Daddy Dune: If you’re up for a challenge, try climbing this towering dune near Deadvlei, one of the highest in the world.
Lunch: Return to your lodge or enjoy a packed lunch in a shaded area within the park.
Afternoon: Visit Sesriem Canyon, a small but scenic canyon carved by the Tsauchab River. Take a short hike into the canyon to explore the narrow rock walls and learn about its geological history.
Evening: Return to the lodge for a relaxing dinner and spend the evening unwinding. Stargazing is recommended if you didn’t get a chance on the first day.
Accommodation Basis: Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Morning: Optional sunrise hot air balloon ride over the Namib Desert for stunning aerial views of the dunes (advanced booking recommended), or take a nature drive around the lodge area to spot desert-adapted wildlife like oryx, springbok, and ostriches.
Breakfast: Return to the lodge for breakfast and check out.
Late Morning: Begin your drive back to Windhoek or Swakopmund, making stops along the way as needed.
This safari to Sossusvlei is an ideal choice for travelers looking to experience the beauty and tranquility of the Namib Desert. It covers Namibia’s most famous and iconic desert landscapes, including the towering red dunes, the haunting Deadvlei, and the scenic Sesriem Canyon. These sites provide stunning photo opportunities and a truly unique desert experience. It offers a balanced pace, giving ample time to explore without rushing, balancing early-morning adventure with time to relax at the lodge. You’ll experience both the desert’s thrilling and peaceful sides, including spectacular sunsets and stargazing.
Activities like climbing Dune 45, exploring Big Daddy Dune, and the option for a hot air balloon ride make it a memorable adventure for all ages and fitness levels. The itinerary is also accessible, starting and ending in Windhoek or Swakopmund. Stargazing, sunrise views over the dunes, and optional hot air ballooning are rare and unforgettable experiences that make this itinerary special, letting you truly immerse yourself in Namibia’s desert magic.
This well-rounded itinerary allows travelers to connect deeply with the Namib Desert.
Services
The tour package covers a range of services and activities. For specific inclusions and exclusions read here.
Accommodation
Namibia offers a diverse range of accommodations to suit every travel style. Establishments are selected according to preference, proximity to attractions and availability. For more on accommodation read here.
Travel Preparations
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Map and Route
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Bookings and Payments
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FAQS
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