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Trip Planner:   Africa  /  Namibia  /  Namib-Naukluft Park  /  Sossusvlei  /  Deadvlei

Deadvlei, Namib-Naukluft Park

4.8
#1 of 76 in Wildlife in Namibia
Nature / Park · Wildlife Area
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See some of the highest sand dunes in the world at Deadvlei, one of the most arid yet remarkably picturesque landscapes on the continent. As you reach the barren clay pan, notice that only a few skeletons of trees stand above the dry earth, while only a few species of plants survive off the dawn mist and extremely rare rainfalls. During your visit, wear a hat or sunscreen and always carry extra water. Add Deadvlei and other attractions to your Namib-Naukluft Park trip itinerary using our Namib-Naukluft Park trip itinerary builder tool.
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Tours to Deadvlei

FROM $1,277 BOOK WITH VIATOR 6-Day Dunes and Wildlife Accommodated Safari from Windhoek 6-Day Dunes and Wildlife Accommodated Safari from Windhoek
4.9
Duration: 6 days
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FROM $1,965 BOOK WITH VIATOR 12 Day Classic Namibia Camping Safari 12 Day Classic Namibia Camping Safari
5.0
Duration: 12 days
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FROM $808 BOOK WITH VIATOR 4-Day Swakopmund And Sossusvlei Accommodated Adventure from Windhoek 4-Day Swakopmund And Sossusvlei Accommodated Adventure from Windhoek
4.6
Duration: 4 days
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FROM $3,543 BOOK WITH VIATOR 11 Day Namibia Experience Fully Accommodated Tour 11 Day Namibia Experience Fully Accommodated Tour
5.0
Duration: 11 days
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FROM $1,729 BOOK WITH VIATOR 9 Day Canyons, Dunes & Wildlife Camping and Lodge Safari 9 Day Canyons, Dunes & Wildlife Camping and Lodge Safari
4.9
Duration: 9 days
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FROM $1,149 BOOK WITH VIATOR 7 Day Southern Namibia and Sossusvlei Camping Safari 7 Day Southern Namibia and Sossusvlei Camping Safari
4.9
Duration: 7 days
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FROM $394 BOOK WITH VIATOR 2 Days Sossusvlei Private Camping Tour 2 Days Sossusvlei Private Camping Tour
5.0
Duration: 2 days
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FROM $4,219 BOOK WITH VIATOR 11 Day Breathtaking Namibia Guided Tour 11 Day Breathtaking Namibia Guided Tour
5.0
Duration: 11 days
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FROM $4,200 BOOK WITH VIATOR Travel Around Namibia In 12 Days Travel Around Namibia In 12 Days
5.0
Duration: 12 days
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FROM $123 BOOK WITH VIATOR Deadvlei and Sossusvlei Tour Deadvlei and Sossusvlei Tour
2.5
Duration: 5 hours
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FROM $1,950 BOOK WITH VIATOR Epic Sossusvlei & Swakopmund Safari - 5 Days Epic Sossusvlei & Swakopmund Safari - 5 Days
4.0
Duration: 5 days
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FROM $1,200 BOOK WITH VIATOR 6 DAYS ETOSHA,SWAKOPMUND & SOSSUSVLEI- NAMIBIA (Lodging) 6 DAYS ETOSHA,SWAKOPMUND & SOSSUSVLEI- NAMIBIA (Lodging)
Duration: 6 days
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  • By E5347GOkenk
    Deadvlei is famous and rightfully so. My wife and I had an amazing time. If you are capable climbing the big daddy dune to look down over deadvlei is a big recommendation of mine. Running down the... 
    Deadvlei is famous and rightfully so. My wife and I had an amazing time. If you are capable climbing the big daddy dune to look down over deadvlei is a big recommendation of mine. Running down the...  more »
  • By SouthAfricawithlove
    Deadvlei took my breath away. Must be one of the most beautiful nature phenomenons I ever saw. It is a 1.1 km walk to the Deadvlei with the dead trees. Do it early morning of late afternoon, as it... 
    Deadvlei took my breath away. Must be one of the most beautiful nature phenomenons I ever saw. It is a 1.1 km walk to the Deadvlei with the dead trees. Do it early morning of late afternoon, as it...  more »
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  • By Aaron Hoxworth
    Deadvlei is simply amazing. Get there as early as possible so that you have a chance to climb the dune(s) of your choice before the sun kills you. It was only 104° Fahrenheit when we were there, so we got out with only severe dehydration. Take a lot of water and be prepared to walk a lot. It's worth it.
  • By Janine Wolff
    Out of this world! Better go the latest possible, check a sunlight app for photos. Be careful to leave the gates on time.
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