The dunes of the Namib Desert have developed over a period of many millions of years. It is thought that the immense quantities of sand were carried into the Atlantic Ocean by the Orange river. The surf of the Benguela current then pushed the sand back onto land and coastal dunes developed as a result of the wind.
The huge red sand dunes that have become the 'trademark' of Namibian tourism at Sossusvlei are the most popular and visited tourist attraction in Namibia. These huge towering dunes, said to be the highest in the world, rise magnificently over 1000 feet above the surrounding Namib Desert.
Witness the changing colours of these dunes at sunrise, and night skies which count amongst some of the clearest on the planet.
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Tailor-made Sossusvlei
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Best of Namibia Wing - 6 nights
From £3,170.00 per person sharing which includes the scheduled charter flights as below, but not international flights to and from Windhoek
17 Nights Feat. Namibia and Mozambique
A tour of opposites! Fall in love with Namibia's offerings - from the mystique of the Skeleton Coast to the awe-inspiring Estosha salt pan.
Namibia Family Package
A 10 days / 9 nights Self Drive Tour especially designed for Families taking in some of Namibia's most beautiful and captivating regions. Highlights include: Greater Windhoek, Otjiwarongo, Swakopmund and Sossuvlei
Southern Delight
A 3 Day / 4 night air charter with daily departures and exciting possibilities to include this as an extension to the Desert Rail or just experience it on its own!
The Great Namibian Journey
12 nights /13 days - This journey encompasses Namibia as a whole: a land of stunning landscapes, endless skies, barren deserts, rugged mountains and spectacular wildlife. Explore the dunes of Sossusvlei and the awesome space of the Namib Desert.
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Sossusvlei
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Luxury
Hotels
Sossusvei Mountain Lodge In the foothills of the NamibRand Nature Reserve, a vast conservation area spanning 184 000 hectares of pristine Namib Desert, the largest private nature reserve in Southern Africa. >>
Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp is located in one of the most remarkable sites in the Namib Desert. The camp is situated on a 21 000 hectare private reserve, 20 kilometres from Sesriem, the Park's entrance to the Sossusvlei dunes.>>
Little Kulala Little Kulala, the flagship of Namibia'sextraordinary Sossusvlei area, attracts travellers who favourfirst-rate facilities, charming hospitality and towering sand dunes.>>
Quality
Hotels
Sossusvlei Lodge Sossusvlei Lodge is situated right at the entrance gate to the famous Sesriem Canyon and Sossusvlei, renowned for the highest sand dunes in the world. >>
Kulala Desert Lodge Kulala Desert Lodge is the closest and most spectacular location to Sossusvlei, providing magnificent views of its famous red dunes, mountainous scenery and vast open plains. >>
Kulala Tented Camp Kulala Tented Camp, situated in the heart of the Namib Desert, lies at the foot of a mountain facing west to catch the majestic Nambian sunsets. >>
Value
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Rostock Ritz Desert Lodge Adjoining the ancient Damara Mountain Range, Rostock Ritz Desert Lodge offers a unique bush experience in one of Africa's most remote semi-desert areas. >>
Desert Homestead Set 35km south-east of Sesriem, Desert Homestead offers tranquil surroundings and the benefit of a pristine location even closer to Sossusvlei. >>
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The contrast between the deep red sand dunes and the blue lends itself to some truly breathtaking photography opportunities - and climbing the easily accessible dunes to get a view over the spectacular dune sea, is something not to be missed.
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