3 Days 2 Nights Namibia Sossusvlei Sand Dunes Experience Camping

Climbing up to 325 metres high on these star-shaped dunes at Sossusvlei are one of Namibia’s most famous sights and a photographer’s dream. Formed by strong multi-directional winds, they are at their highest and most spectacular where the west-flowing winds constantly change the shape of the Namib dunes and the Tsaugab River empties into the Vlei. The colour transformation of the dunes is best at sunrise.

Day 1 Windhoek City to Sesriem/ Sossusvlei or Namibia Naukluft Park


View the map to see where you would be staying right inside the Sesriem national park.

Sesriem Campsite, 3 days 2 nights sossusvlei lodge, Namibia sand dunes tour

: –09:00 is our pick up from your hotel we head south, via the Spreetshoogte Pass with far reaching views of the Namib Desert (please advise if you need to be picked from the Hosea Kutako international airport at an additional Fare of US$30p/p one way), we will pass through the Solitaire arriving there around lunch time and have your optional test of the famous apple pie, after your optional Lunch we proceed straight to Sesriem upon arrival check in at Sesriem camp site or Sossus dune lodge or similar and do the formalities after we depart for our first sighting of the Elim dune which is our welcome dune of the Sesriem national park and view the sunset and return to the lodge or campsite for a night, dinner is served by our guide, if lodging your dinners will be served at the lodge, kindly advise your guide if you need some beers such that he can make arrangements from the store at the camp site, enjoy star gazing by the fire place, while sipping your Windhoek ‘s finest larger and rest for the day.

Main Destination: Sesriem / Sossusvlei National Park (Namibia)

Accommodation: Camping Twin Sharing Dome Tents Campsite inside Sesriem Nationa Park.

Meals & Drinks:

Dinners (Breakfast & Lunch not included)
Mineral Water included during transfers & activities.
Activity of the Day:

Namib Desert
Spreetshoogte Pass
Namib Naukluft National Park
Climbing Elim Dune for Sunset (Excluding ZAR 80p/p per day)


Day 2 Sesriem Campsite/ Sossus Dune Lodge to Sossusvlei/ Dead Vlei

:– In order to capture the dunes at their most spectacular, During sunrise we depart from the camp at 05.00 am hours, if we are lodging outside the national park it will be difficult to see the sunrise, so we highly recommend camping inside the national park, we might try to depart 05:00am to arrive on time when the gate opens and drive to Sossusvlei our first sighting is the Dune 45 where we will start our climb before the sun rises this is the most famous dune in the world soon after sunrise we disembark and have our breakfast under camel thorn trees after we drive to the dead Vlei walk at take as much photos as possible in the dead Vlei before embarking on climbing the highest dunes in the world the Big daddy, “I like to call it the Crazy Dune”, depending with the guides instructions, if you are still very strong we will then go to the end point of the Sossusvlei where we will see the Big Mama and climb it again, we encourage you guys to take a lot of water bottles with you, two is not enough so ask your guide to provide enough for your time there we encourage 4 x 750mls bottles per person, return back for lunch, after lunch we then finally visit the Sesriem Canyon where the Tsauchab River has exposed millions of years of geological history. We return to Solitaire for lunch, with the afternoon at leisure. We will sleep on the way at Solitaire guest house if camping we will rest there for the night, on this day you really need to be physically fit to climb all the dunes otherwise you can ask your guide the most easiest one, please note that our guides will be always cooking for you so they might not join you but may show you the way, but if you like them to join you it’s to their discretion.

Main Destination: Sesriem / Sossusvlei National Park (Namibia)

Accommodation: Camping Twin Sharing Dome Tents Campsite inside Sesriem Nationa Park.

Meals & Drinks:

Dinners (Breakfast & Lunch not included)
Mineral Water included during transfers & activities.
Activity of the Day:

Climbing Famous Sand Dune 45 for Sunrise, Visiting the Dead Vlei,
The Sesriem Canyon. (Excluding ZAR 80p/p per day)
Optional (Climbing the Big Daddy/ the Crazy Dune, Big Mama)


Day 3 Solitaire to Windhoek City

: – This day it’s a free day in the morning you can have optional activities like Cheetah walking or tracking at solitaire, or lax in the morning, leisurely have breakfast disembark tents and leave for Windhoek city, on this day we may take a different route, passing through Remboogte Pass and arriving back in Windhoek in the afternoon and you will be dropped off at your hotel of accommodation, we normally don’t recommend booking flights on this day, also if you need transfers to the airport please advise your consultant or your tour guide to add the extra charges for the transfers which is also US$30p/p one way.

Main Destination: Windhoek City (Namibia)

Accommodation: No accommodation at the end of Tour

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast (Lunch & Dinner not included)
Mineral water Included but Drinks not included
Activities of the Day:

Transiting back to Windhoek

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Tips on what to pack on your Desert Hiking and Safari Tour

1. Sunscreen
Sunscreen is a must. Put it on always during the trip. Make sure the sunscreen you bring in is non-aerosol. The bands go on later in the evening.
2. Hat
You don’t want your scalp to peel. A scalp sunburn is like the worst, ever. Bring a hat.
3. Comfortable shoes, Sand Boots can be ideal
You’re also going to be on your feet and rocking out. Also, heels are not a great idea — you’ll sink in the sand.
4. Bandana or scarf
This is my desert must. If it’s too hot, you can soak a bandana in water and put it on your neck to cool off during the day. Be aware that it gets windy in the desert and the scarf or bandana can be used as a dust mask on the paths back to the parking lots. I like the infinity scarves that can also double as a shawl if it gets too cold.
5. External battery and phone charger
Your phones are, probably going to die at Desert Trip. And you probably won’t be able to call or text or tweet once everyone is in the field. But, one way to keep your phone alive to snap photos and just in case of an emergency, is to bring along a small external battery. They’re inexpensive and will often give your phone a full charge.
6. Ear plugs
It’s going to be loud. Plan ahead and bring some ear plugs.
7. Hand sanitizer
With tens of thousands of people and walking around in a big field, you’re probably going to want this.
8. Empty Camelback or water bottle
Dehydration is serious business. Take care of yourself, especially in the heat, and bring in a bottle (up to 1ltr) to fill up with water on site. Trust me, you will want this.
9. Sweatshirt or jacket
Even with the warmer temperatures during the day, the breeze can kick in early mornings and after sundown and it can get downright cold. Be prepared with layers.
10. A good pair of Sun glasses
11. Binoculars and a camera with lots of film! For digital ensure batteries are charged- there is no electricity in the bush (we can charge via the cigarette lighter) Please bring something to cover your valuable as it gets wet during highwater seasons (December - May)
12. There will be times when you are exposed to the sun so a thin long sleeve shirt may come in handy.
13. Please attempt to travel as light as possible- space is always an issue on Full Day Safari Trip.
14. Last but not least, a sense of humour …………this is Africa!