Sossusvlei
Sossusvlei is the place to visit if you’re looking to witness one of the most astonishing sights in the world with its sun-drenched dunes, in a sea of ochre-red sand. These horizon-wide vistas with their clean-lined, curving slopes that rise to a remarkable 300m are home to the beautifully clay-clad desert tribe called Himba, and desert-adapted wildlife.
Sossusvlei at a glance
Wildlife
Once you go out into the desert, the dunes that surround Sossusvlei’s dry pans (or vleis) aren’t the only wonders you need to look out for. Wildlife such as ostriches, oryx, bat-eared foxes, or even the endemic dune lark, black-backed jackal, and Springbok are quite the sight to see- with their distinct desert-adapted features reminding us of nature’s resilience.
Vegetation
The incredibly dry desert environment does not support much plant life, but you will see large dead trees dotted across a white clay pan.
Bird Sighting
THINGS TO DO
Game Drives
Balloon Safari
Walking safaris
Here's something interesting...
Sossusvlei is the only coastal desert in the world with widespread dune fields where fog is the main source of water.
SEASONS
Sossisvlei’s subtropical climate offers warm and pleasant weather throughout most of the year, especially during the rainy season (roughly November to April) and the later part of the dry season (May to mid-August). However, the northern regions experience a cool-down during the dry season (May to August), making them a bit chillier compared to the rest of the country.
SUMMER SEASON
December to April
DRY SEASON
May to August
OUR ACCOMMODATIONS
Ultra luxury
Select camps voted as the most luxurious in the world with top-quality interiors, extra large rooms and bathrooms, glamorous common spaces, large pools, butler service, and freshly cooked meals by award-winning chefs.
Luxury
Highly awarded luxury tented accommodations with all modern amenities, large and spacious suites with viewing decks, and en-suite toilets. Large common spaces, chef-prepared three-course meals, and impeccable service
Premium
Safari camps with modern amenities, spacious tents, viewing decks, and en-suite toilets. Large common spaces, stocked bar, chef-prepared meals, and impeccable service. Suitable for the discerning traveler.
Book an Ameliya Experience
From the moment you start planning your journey with Ameliya, we’re with you every step of the way, fine-tuning the itinerary according to your level of comfort, and booking accommodations to suit your level of exclusivity. While the remote team handles your bookings, transfers, and viewing arrangements, our ground team is by your side, 24×7, for anything you may need, from start to finish.
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