Sossusvlei Namibia, Sossusvlei Attractions, Safaris, Accommodation and Getting There
Sossusvlei is another top destination in Namibia that attracts hundred of photographers from all over the world. It has red sand and striking dunes that have diverse shades of colors that interchangeably fade or deepen during the day.
The road that leads to Sossusvlei starts from Sesriem and is lined by alien dazzling colored dunes. These dunes keep changing color every passing hour from orange, pink and maroon, as well; the Tsaris Mountains display deep purples and blue colors. Furthermore, the sight of the yellow grasses that dance in the windy plains gives such an intriguing experience. Sossusvlei is a haven for ostriches, Oryx and springboks that are seen now and again roaming in this area.
The elevated dunes adjacent to vlei are one of the highest we have in the world and are 350 meters (1,120 ft) high from the bottom to the top. Notably, they are more like enormous pile of sand that formed at the rim of other longitudinal dune ridges surrounding the erosion trough of river Tsauchab. Sossuvlei located at an altitude of 570 meters (1,824 ft) beyond sea level; and some dune peaks project up to 960 meters (3,027 ft) beyond sea level.
Sossusvel Climate Namibia
Because of their crescent shape, Sossusvlei dunes are referred to as star dunes. Superlatively viewed from the sky, the multiple integrated crests that converge at the highest peak resulted from the back and forth shifting of sand that was caused by multi-directional strong winds. Blanket of sand called “smoking dunes” are formed by the winds that blow over the Vlei.
Special consideration should be given to the olden thorny camel trees adjacent to the dry river Tsauchab up to Vlei. The 4km tarred road accessible by two wheel drive vehicles stretches from Sossuvlei to an ideal area for parking and picnics and then disappears into the thick sand .The residual journey is accomplished by 4WD vehicle or footage.
There are area shuttles moving back and forth the parking area and Sossusvlei, though they are fairly expensive; N150 p/p both ways. Trekking is tiring and takes about one hour, however it presents an opportunity to explore the vicinity, sight see the wandering animals and discover the entire landscape Sossusvlei and neighborhood.
