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Sossusvlei

Namibia travel guide

What to see in Sossusvlei

Giant red dunes and the dry lake of Deadvlei, with trees that died hundreds of years ago.

Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Best time: from March to November
Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0

Sossusvlei highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Deadvlei

    Black trees on white clay.

  2. Dune 45

    To climb at sunrise.

  3. Big Daddy

    One of the highest dunes.

  4. Sesriem Canyon

    A narrow gorge in the rock.

  5. Night sky

    A dark-sky reserve.

Day trips from Sossusvlei

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Sossusvlei

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Sossusvlei are from March to November.

  1. Jan with warnings
  2. Feb with warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec with warnings
  • from December to February

    Heat and rain in the north

    It’s high summer: fierce heat in the desert and storms in the north; in Etosha the animals spread out.

    What to do: The best time for safari is May to October, when water is scarce and wildlife gathers at the waterholes.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: a braai (barbecue) or a local restaurant. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Namibia guide.

Frequently asked questions about Sossusvlei

What to see in Sossusvlei?

Deadvlei, Dune 45, Big Daddy, Sesriem Canyon and Night sky.

What to see in Sossusvlei in one day?

Don’t miss Deadvlei, Dune 45, Big Daddy, Sesriem Canyon and Night sky. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Sossusvlei?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Sossusvlei are from March to November.

What day trips can you take from Sossusvlei?

Sossusvlei.

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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.