Namib-Naukluft (Sossusvlei)
Park №107AfricaEst. 1979

Namib-Naukluft (Sossusvlei)

Namibia·12,150,000 acres·April–October

The world's oldest desert — rust-red dunes and the skeleton trees of Deadvlei.

Best season
April–October
Trip length
2–3 days
Acres
12,150,000
Region
Africa
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Highlights

  • Dune 45
  • Deadvlei
  • Sesriem Canyon

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