Why Visit Sossusvlei, Namibia?

When you think of Namibia attractions, Sossusvlei might not be the first thing that pops into your head! The word “Sossusvlei” originates from two Namibian words – Sossus and vlei. Veli is an African word, which means a depression filled with water. Sossusvlei lies in the extreme north of Namibia. The River Kuiseb and River Koichab mark its boundaries. The high percentage of iron in the region has transformed the color of the sand dunes from pink to orange.
Sossusvlei Namibia sand dunes
 
The oldest sand dunes with intense reddish color are about 200 meters above the sea level. One of the highest dunes in the world is in Sossuvlei and nicknamed Big Daddy. This region has been used as a setting for hundreds of films, advertisements, and music videos.
 
sand dunes in Sossusvlei

The region is rich in flora and fauna. Common animals of the area include rodents, jackals, mammalians, reptiles, arthropods, antelopes, ostriches, and others. A good percentage of bird species are observed in Sossusvlei during the months of August to October.

Most Popular Attraction in Sossusvlei, Namibia

Top Namibia Attractions at Sossusvlei

Local folks of the place often referred to the dunes as star dunes due to their crescent shape and the vibrant colors they reflect. Sossusvlei has become one of the most popular Namibia attractions. Keeping this in consideration, local authorities of the region have put all of their efforts into facilitating tourism in the region.
Better means of transportation have been developed to reach the destination. They have built a strong road to connect Sossuslvei to different parts of the country. Various lodges, hotels, and resorts were built between Solitaire and Sesriem.

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Where to stay in Sossusvlei?

You could spend your vacations in the Sossusvlei Lodge, located near the oldest desert in the world. Huge sand dunes and thorny trees surround the region. A wide adventure center has been established in this lodge. Eco-friendly quad biking, guided sunset walks, hot air ballooning, nature drives, and bush dinners are some of the specialties of the region.
To relax you could take a dip in the crystal clear pools or enjoy an ice-cold beer in the Acacia beer garden. A floodlit waterhole is another popular attraction at the lodge. Enjoy watching the beautiful ground squirrel, jackal, hyena, springbok, Oryx,  under the floodlight as they come to drink.

running on sand dunes in Sossusvlei

Activities Near The Oldest Sand Dunes in Namibia

Hot air ballooning is one of the most adventurous activities at Sossusvlei. To undertake this thrilling activity, you need to reach the take-off area. Enjoy the thrilling air ride of about an hour. Due to the burner fitted into the basket, you will feel warmth during the flight.
Once the ride is complete, the organizers will arrange a champagne breakfast for you. Before undertaking the air journey, consider these points:

  • Make sure that you do not overload the basket with food, bottles, and other unnecessary stuff. It might imbalance the balloon.
  • You could carry your camera to click some amazing photographs of reddish dunes from the height.
  • Ensure that you wear proper clothes that suit the season.

Enjoy your vacation in the heart of Namibia! Follow the link for more ideas of what to do in Namibia.

Author Bio: The article is written by Aleksey. He loves to go on African safaris and adventurous trips, and he has written a lot of articles on various travel destinations. He also provides a lot of information about houses for sale in Namibia.

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  1. michael

    Like to go here sometime.

  2. Rome

    Namibia seems like a great destination but I don’t think people know how much it has to offer.

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