A narrow gorge carved by the Tsauchab River, at the gateway to Sossusvlei.
Sesriem Canyon is a narrow gorge about a kilometre long and up to 30 metres deep, cut by the Tsauchab River through layers of sediment near the Sesriem entrance to the Namib-Naukluft National Park. Its name comes from the six lengths of leather rope early settlers needed to lower a bucket to the water at the bottom.
A short walk along the canyon floor offers shade and cool air, a welcome break after the dunes. It is a few minutes from the park gate, so it fits easily into an afternoon after a morning at Sossusvlei.
Sample itineraries with Sesriem Canyon. 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.
A white clay pan of dead camel thorn trees ringed by giant red dunes.
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.
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.
