Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon Namibia, Southern Namibia

Sesriem & Sossusvlei encompass what is known as Namibia’s best-known attraction. The largest conservation area in Africa featuring breathtaking dunes, expansive salt, and clay pans, and a canyon with a year-round river you can swim in, Sesriem & Sossusvlei has made itself one of Namibia’s shining gems in the desert south of the country.

The world-famous dunes are intersected by the Tsauchab River that flows through the Sesriem Canyon before stopping in Sossusvlei. Early Afrikaans Explorers found the river, and realizing that it stayed year-round in some spots within the canyon, decided to settle and utilize the river’s water. In the past century or so, Sesriem & Sossusvlei in Namib-Naukluft National Park have garnered worldwide attention from photographers and adventurists for the massive dunes and enthralling environment.

Today, the park has built many campsites and safari-type accommodations for visitors to this desert landscape. Whether looking for budget-friendly campsites or luxurious stays, there is something for every type of traveler. People usually travel to this dry part of Namibia for its un-spoilt, desert beauty which you can fully experience with a stay in the park’s accommodations.

While visiting the gorgeous National Park, dunes, and salt pans filled with dead trees, one may think it is reminiscent of scenes from the 2015 Award-winning film Mad Max: Fury Road. And they’re not wrong. The movie was filmed along the same coastline because of the visually stunning landscape that makes up this southwest African country.

Whether you decide to explore through an organized, all-inclusive tour, or you pack your tent and head to a campground to do some self-guided touring, Sesriem & Sossusvlei will leave you breathless with each hour of the day. From the stunning apricot-colored dunes to the stunning night sky to the fascinating critters that have managed to thrive in this desert ‘deadland’, there is plenty to see and do while in the gorgeous Sesriem & Sossusvlei.