Sossusvlei

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Sossusvlei

Sossusvlei’s apricot dunes, the largest in the world, are one of the main highlights of any trip through the Namib Dessert. Some of the dunes in Sossusvlei are a towering 300m, and while reaching the top can be draining, it is worth it for the views. The nearby Naukluft Mountains form a stark contrast to Sossusvlei, with flowing waterfalls and streams, and fig and olive trees.

Namibia self-drive holiday

Namibia is the most spectacular place, with a raw beauty that is hard to describe.

Rosie and David

Featured itineraries

Guided Desert Hike in the NamibRand Reserve

This 3-day walking trail will allow you to experience Namibia's stunning desert landscapes up close and on foot. You’ll learn about the desert’s varied fauna and flora, as well as its unique geology, as you traverse the dunes, rocky hills and grass plains that make up the NamibRand Reserve.

Destination

  • Namibia

Experience

  • Walking and Climbing

Prices from £420 pp

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Namibia 23-day Self-Drive

This comprehensive self-drive itinerary takes in the many highlights of Namibia, from the semi-desert of the Kalahari in the south to the spectacular Waterberg Plateau in the north. You’ll be able to discover these vast landscapes at your own pace, with the added flexibility that comes with a self-drive holiday. The itinerary is fully flexible and can be adapted to suit your interests. If you do not have the time available for this extensive route, then an abbreviated version is possible.

Destination

  • Namibia

Experience

  • Self-drive Holidays
  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays
  • Family Travel

Prices from £3845 pp

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Quintessential Namibia

This twelve-day overview of central and northern Namibia includes plenty of wildlife-viewing - elephant and rhino tracking in Damaraland and Etosha, big cat spotting in Okonjima - time spent exploring the attractions of Namibia's caital Windhoek, sea kayaking off the coast of Swakopmund, and visits to two of Namibia's most famous landmarks, Twyfelfontein and Sossusvlei.

Destination

  • Namibia

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £3185 pp

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Namibia Self-drive Camping Safari

This self-drive camping itinerary is designed for those who love the outdoors and enjoy independent exploration. You will visit some of the most scenic locations in Namibia, sleep under the stars, and explore at your own pace. Your campervan has everything you need and you will be provided with detailed directions and a mobile phone for local access. In a small number of the locations you visit, camping is not an option and instead you will have a self-catering apartment.

Destination

  • Namibia

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays
  • Self-drive Holidays

Prices from £1290 pp

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Diverse Namibia (Small Group Safari)

Beginning and ending in Windhoek, this 10-day small group safari offers a fabulous overview of central Namibia, taking in the Damaraland, Sossusvlei, Etosha and more. With a low single supplement, it is ideally suited to independent safari-goers looking to travel in the company of others. The tour departs at fixed dates throughout the year, and will run with a minimum of 2 passengers and accommodates a maximum of 7. Please see price guide for upcoming departures.

Destination

  • Namibia

Experience

  • Group Travel
  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £2846 pp

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Accommodation

Desert Homestead

Desert Homestead is a comfortable, mid-range lodge situated about 20 miles from Sesriem. As well access to the dunes of Sossusvlei, it offers fantastic riding safaris.

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Hoodia Desert Lodge

Hoodia Desert Lodge is a charming retreat situated in the Namib Desert. It offers just 12 chalets, in an intimate, beautiful setting, with good access to Sossusvlei and the Naukluft Mountains.

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Kulala Desert Lodge

Kulala Desert Lodge boasts a wonderful location on a 90,000 acre private reserve in the heart of the Namib, close to the border with Namib Naukluft National Park and the great dunes of Sossusvlei.

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Kwessi Dunes Lodge

Kwessi Dunes Lodge is the newest of only a handful of lodges in the NamibRand Nature Reserve - one of the largest private reserves in Africa and a spectacularly beautiful spot.

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Little Kulala

Little Kulala is the flagship camp in the Kulala portfolio, a collection of three camps set within their own private reserve on the edge of the Namib-Naukluft National Park, from where they enjoy easy access to Sossusvlei.

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Wolwedans Boulders Camp

The most recent addition to the Wolwedans family, Wolwedans Boulders Camp is a small, luxury tented lodge situated in a remote region of the NamibRand Reserve, on a rocky outcrop with dramatic views.

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Wolwedans Dune Camp

Wolwedans Dune Camp is one of a collection of small, private camps in the NamibRand Nature Reserve. It offers stylish tented accommodation and a wonderful location at the foot of a 250-metre sand dune.

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Wolwedans Dunes Lodge

Wolwedans Dunes Lodge is the flagship property in the Wolwedans portfolio, a collection of highly luxurious desert lodges situated in the private NamibRand Reserve, in southern Namibia's Namib Desert.

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Wolwedans Private Camp

Wolwedans Private Camp is the most exclusive of the Wolwedans properties. It situated in a private valley in the NamibRand Reserve, not far from Wolwedans Dunes Lodge, and accommodates just four guests.

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Conservation Safari in South Africa

Getting practically involved with conservation made the experience much richer.

Andrew