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| Self-drive excursions - Sossusvlei |
Sossusvlei - with probably the highest dunes on earth, shaped
by the wind and modelled by sunlight. These dunes are up to 300 m high. The
Namib is regarded as one of the most arid and oldest deserts on our
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From
Rooisand it is a comfortable drive of about 2.5 to 3 hours to Sossusvlei. Take
the C26 towards Swakopmund; before you reach the Kuiseb Pass you turn onto the
C14 and continue south to Solitaire. From Solitaire it is 71 km to the turnoff
to Sossusvlei, and at the turnoff you are less than 80 km from your
destination.
We suggest that you spend a night in the vicinity of
Sossusvlei because the dunes are at their incomparable best at sunrise and
sunset (when the shadows are longest). Also consider that not spending the
night means that you have to explore the dunes during the midday heat, which is
not advisable.
We recommend Sossusvlei Lodge for your overnight stay.
Here are the contact details:
Email:
adventure@sossusvleilodge.com
Homepage: www.sossusvleilodge.com |
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Sossusvlei Lodge also operates
its own airfield for small aircraft - you may want to consider flying there. At
the lodge you can book a guided tour into the dunes and you can even admire
them from the lofty height of a hot-air balloon.
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