Namibia   •    Sossusvlei   •   Damaraland and the Skeleton Coast   •   Etosha National Park   •    The Caprivi Strip

Sossusvlei is home to the highest sand dunes in the world, and it is a photographer’s dream. These dunes are part of the Namib Desert and have developed over many millions of years. Created from sand washed down into the ocean from rivers and then washed back on shore by the surf, Sossusvlei is a sight to behold. The wind continuously shifts the sand farther and farther inland, reshaping the patterns and shapes of the dunes. Climbing up one of these dunes provides breathtaking views of the whole area, including Deadvlei, a large ghostly expanse of dried white clay punctuated by skeletons of ancient camelthorn trees, carbon dated between 500 – 600 years old.

The best time to view Sossusvlei is close to sunrise and sunset when the dunes refract spectacular colors, ranging from burnt orange, red, and deep mauve.

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