Adventure · Africa
Sossusvlei
Namibia
A clay pan in Namibia's Namib Desert, surrounded by red dunes more than 300 m high. In nearby Deadvlei, camel-thorn trees that died 600 to 700 years ago still stand.
Best time to visit Sossusvlei
The best time to visit Sossusvlei is May to October.
Quick facts
- Trip type
- Adventure
- Region
- Africa
- Budget
- $$$ (on the pricier side)
- Time zone
- Africa/Windhoek (UTC+2 in January)
- Coordinates
- 24°44′S 15°18′E
Facts last checked 2 Oct 2026. Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org.
Known for
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When is the best time to visit Sossusvlei?
The best time to visit Sossusvlei is May to October.
How expensive is Sossusvlei?
Sossusvlei is on the pricier side: $$$ on JourneyBay's four-level budget scale, from $ (budget-friendly) to $$$$ (expensive).
What is Sossusvlei known for?
Sossusvlei is known for red dunes, Deadvlei and stargazing. A clay pan in Namibia's Namib Desert, surrounded by red dunes more than 300 m high. In nearby Deadvlei, camel-thorn trees that died 600 to 700 years ago still stand.
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