A white clay pan of dead camel thorn trees ringed by giant red dunes.
Deadvlei is a white clay pan a short walk from Sossusvlei, surrounded by some of the highest dunes in the world. The camel thorn trees that stand on its floor died centuries ago, when the dunes cut the pan off from the river, and the dry air has preserved them ever since.
The walk in from the parking area takes about 20 minutes over soft sand. Go early in the morning, when the light on the dunes is at its best and before the heat builds, and allow time simply to stand among the trees.
Sample itineraries with Deadvlei. Each one is a starting point that we reshape around your dates and pace.
Camps and lodges we use in Sossusvlei. We will suggest the right one for your route and style.
Towering red dunes around a white clay pan deep in the Namib Desert.
The most photographed dune in the Namib, and a classic sunrise climb.
One of the tallest dunes in the Sossusvlei area, with Deadvlei at its foot.
A narrow gorge carved by the Tsauchab River, at the gateway to Sossusvlei.
One of Africa's largest private reserves, with dunes, mountains and dark skies.
Red dunes, golden grass and big skies on the edge of the great Kalahari.
Tell us your dates, who is coming and what you would like to see. A safari specialist in Namibia replies personally with a route to react to.
Every Secret Namibia safari begins with a private Safari Concierge consultation. We set aside 30 minutes; most travellers have everything they need in 5 to 10.
