How do I get to Sossusvlei Desert Lodge?

A 1hr 15min fixed-wing or a 1hr 30min helicopter flight from Windhoek, followed by a short 10min road transfer to the lodge.

How far is the desert from Windhoek?

FAQ about Distance from Windhoek to Kalahari Desert The distance between Windhoek to Kalahari Desert is 749 Km by road.

How is the road to Sossusvlei?

Starting from Sesriem, a small village at the southern end of the Naukluft Mountains, the road to Sossusvlei is 66.5 km (41.32 miles) long. It’s mostly paved but the last 5 kilometers is tarred through soft sand, so you will need an all-wheel-drive. The road was paved in the early 2000s.

How do I get to Sossusvlei Namibia?

Sossusvlei is located in the southern part of the Namib-Naukluft National Park, about 5 hours drive from both the Namibian capital of Windhoek and the resort towns of Swakopmund. Sossusvlei is remote and the road to get there is gravelled but in good condition. The nearest town is Sesriem.

What can you do for sesriem?

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What country is the Namib Desert in?

Africa: Namibia. This extremely arid ecoregion comprises shifting sand dunes, gravel plains and rugged mountains. The world’s oldest desert, the Namib Desert has existed for at least 55 million years, completely devoid of surface water but bisected by several dry riverbeds.

How do I get from Windhoek to Swakopmund?

To go to Swakopmund from Windhoek, you can take the Intercape bus that leaves from Windhoek. That is an easy option, but it does not run every day! You are more limited, and it is more expensive than other ways to get there.

Do you need a 4×4 to go to Sossusvlei?

Driving Distances To Sossusvlei The last 5 kilometres is over very soft sand and a 4×4 is required.

Where is Namibia in Africa map?

Namibia is located in southern Africa. Namibia is bordered by the Atlanitc Ocean, Angola to the north, Zambia and Botswana to the east, and South Africa to the south.

What should I wear to Sossusvlei?

What should I bring with me?

• Clothes in khaki, green, beige and neutral colours.
• Long-sleeved shirts that offer protection from the sun and mosquitoes.
• T-shirts.
• Shorts or a light skirt.
• Jeans or safari trousers for evenings and cooler days.
• Jackets and sweaters for early morning and late afternoon game drives.

How safe is Namibia?

Namibia is a peaceful country, relatively safe to travel to and it is not involved in any wars. After the Angolan civil war in 2002, there is no more violence in Namibia. It does, however, have a relatively high crime rate with muggings near ATMs, pickpockets roaming around and even robberies happening more and more.

How long does it take to climb Dune 45?

Dune 45 at 170 meters tall is the most well-known dune chosen to climb by those who visit the Sossusvlei area. This relatively ‘easy’ climb takes anywhere from 40 minutes to one hour to reach the top, for most people. Coming down takes less than 5 minutes.