2025 Sossusvlei Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

Deadvlei, located in the heart of the Namib Desert in Namibia, is a surreal and otherworldly landscape frozen in time. The stark, white clay pan contrasts sharply with the surrounding red sand dunes, and the iconic skeletal camel thorn trees that dot the landscape are estimated to be over 900 years old. The journey to Deadvlei is not for the faint of heart. The route takes travelers through some of the most remote and inhospitable landscapes on Earth. However, the payoff is more than worth it. Visitors are transported to a different world, where time seems to have stopped. The vast expanse of Deadvlei provides endless opportunities for exploration and photography. As the sun rises and sets, the colors of the clay pan and the surrounding dunes shift dramatically, providing a constantly changing backdrop for the ancient trees. Deadvlei is a truly unique and unforgettable destination that should be on every traveler's bucket list. It is a testament to the incredible power of nature and the enduring spirit of life, even in the harshest of environments.

Green life meets desert😍

Deep in the world's oldest and driest Namib Desert, &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is like a hidden palace from a science fiction movie. The hotel was designed by Fox Browne Creative and architect Jack Alexander. The geometric buildings are constructed of glass, rock and steel, forming a dramatic contrast with the organic curves of the surrounding sand dunes, while perfectly blending into the primitive wildness of the desert. The iron roof and floor-to-ceiling glass windows in the hotel's public areas blur the boundaries between indoors and outdoors, and the central island bar contrasts with the endless desert landscape. At night, the Milky Way outside the glass curtain wall pours down, as if it is within reach. The designer has also incorporated the concept of environmental protection throughout: the roof is covered with solar panels to achieve 100% energy self-sufficiency and maintain a comfortable environment even in temperatures of 50°C. As a benchmark for Africa's top wild luxury brand &Beyond, the hotel always adheres to the "zero invasion" ecological concept. The building uses local materials to reduce transportation carbon emissions; water recycling systems and solar power supply ensure minimal intervention in the fragile desert ecology. Even the hotel activities are based on the principle of "light footprint". The guide team will lead guests to participate in desert protection projects and convey the meaning of sustainable travel. 📍Location: &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge deep in the Namib Desert ✨Highlights: [Retractable skylight] You can look up at the bright starry sky of the southern hemisphere while lying in bed💫 [Private Swimming Pool] The azure water and golden desert form a strong visual impact, while [Glass Bathroom and Terrace] make bathing and resting a ritual of dialogue with nature. 🛁 [Limited to 12 rooms] The single-family design is super private, and it also comes with a private butler. This is what top-notch wild luxury should look like👑 🌃The hotel has its own observatory! Equipped with a professional telescope, you can hold a starry sky champagne party here at night🥂 🌟 Recommended gameplay: Must-see: The world's tallest sand dune "Big Daddy" Book a helicopter tour to overlook the red desert Experience desert SPA, super decompression! &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge redefines the boundary between "desertion" and "luxury" - it is not only the pinnacle of Namibia's wild luxury hotels, but also a philosophical practice on the relationship between humans and nature. Here, every grain of sand and every star becomes part of luxury, and civilization pays tribute to the wilderness with the most humble gesture.

I stayed at Dead Valley Lodge in Namibia 🤍 Each lodge is an independent accommodation, so there are very few guests and it's quiet ☺️ Therefore, there were few staff members, so I was able to walk around the reception building freely and take photos ✨ The light was so beautiful that I couldn't stop taking pictures 😆 The atmosphere of the pool was also good 🫶 Namibia Sesriem Sossusvlei IN/OUT 14:00-12:00 #Accommodation #Namibia #HotelStay

I stayed at Dead Valley Lodge in Namibia 🤍 The reception building has a pool, dining area, and toilets, but there is also a lobby-like space with comfortable sofas 😊 You can help yourself to coffee and tea, so you can relax while enjoying your drink ✨ Wi-Fi is also available, which was convenient ❕ Namibia Sesriem Sossusvlei IN/OUT 14:00-12:00 #Accommodation #HotelStay #Namibia

I stayed at Dead Valley Lodge in Namibia 🤍 Dead Valley Lodge is a lodge located in Sossusvlei, about 6 hours by car from Windhoek, the capital of Namibia 😄 The only other accommodation is the campsite, which is just past the first gate, so you can enter the national park as soon as the second gate opens, which was a great location ✨ It was beautiful and had a stylish atmosphere 🤍 Sesriem Sossusvlei, Namibia IN/OUT 14:00-12:00 #Accommodation #Namibia #HotelStay

I stayed at the Dead Valley Lodge in Namibia.🤍 The iconic pool of this lodge ⛱️ It's not very deep or wide, but it felt like an oasis in the middle of the desert, a strangely healing space.☺️ On calm days, the parasols are opened, and their colors are very stylish and lovely.🥹 The quiet and calm atmosphere was also very nice, and it was a comfortable place to be.😊 Namibia Sesriem Sossusvlei IN/OUT 14:00-12:00

I stayed at Dead Valley Lodge in Namibia 🤍 The reception building had a pool, restaurant, and plenty of toilets ✨ The light was very beautiful, and it was always beautiful no matter when I passed by ☺️ The guests were older, and even when it was full, there were only a few guests, so it was quiet and calm 🤍 There were no showers around the pool, and some people were just lounging on the beach ✨ Namibia Sesriem Sossusvlei IN/OUT 14:00-12:00 #Accommodation #Namibia #HotelStay

I stayed at the Dead Valley Lodge in Namibia 🤍 Located within the first gate, this lodge is in the middle of the desert, with no restaurants around, so I used the full board service that includes all meals ☺️ Dinner was a buffet plus BBQ meat 🍖 You can choose your favorite meat and have it grilled to your preferred doneness right there ✨ There were meats I had never seen before, and they were delicious ❕ Namibia Sesriem Sossusvlei IN/OUT 14:00-12:00

I stayed at Dead Valley Lodge in Namibia 🤍 Even though it was in the middle of the desert, I was able to stay comfortably☺️ However, the shower was not stable at all, and it alternated between boiling hot water and ice cold water, and I had a hard time adjusting it💦 The amount of water was not very much, but since it was the desert, I was grateful that it came out at all☺️ Namibia Sesriem Sossusvlei IN/OUT 14:00-12:00 #Accommodation #HotelStay #Namibia

I stayed at Dead Valley Lodge in Namibia 🤍 The lodge is located in the middle of the desert, and you can see the vast scenery from inside the room ✨ The light comes in and it's very nice, but it's a struggle to open the window because you have to pull up the stiff zipper from the outside 💦 Also, on windy days, sand inevitably gets in even if you close it, but I guess that's unavoidable in the desert ☺️ Namibia Sesriem Sossusvlei IN/OUT 14:00-12:00 #Accommodation #Namibia #HotelStay

I stayed at Dead Valley Lodge in Namibia 🤍 Each lodge is independent, and the main room was very spacious ☺️ There was a big bed in the middle, side tables and cloakrooms on both sides, a large full-length mirror, desk space, and a one-seater sofa ✨ To open the window, you had to lift a stiff zipper from the outside, which was quite difficult ❕ Namibia Sesriem Sossusvlei IN/OUT 14:00-12:00 #Accommodation #Namibia #HotelStay

I stayed at the Dead Valley Lodge in Namibia 🤍 The room I stayed in was Room 3✨ It's a separate lodge located about a 3.4-minute walk from the reception building 😄 There's a large bed in the center, side tables on both sides, and a convenient bi-fold type cloakroom ☺️ The guest room was very spacious, and there was enough space to spread out two large suitcases❕ Namibia Sesriem Sossusvlei IN/OUT 14:00-12:00

I stayed at Dead Valley Lodge in Namibia 🤍 It's a very nice lodge, and each one is independent like a tent ✨ There is a big bed in the center of the main room ❕ It's a king size, but there are two single beds lined up, Hollywood style 😃 Each bed has a quilt and blanket, so even friends can sleep comfortably 😊 Namibia Sesriem Sossusvlei IN/OUT 14:00-12:00 #Accommodation #Namibia #HotelStay

I stayed at Dead Valley Lodge in Namibia 🤍 The Namib Desert, a major tourist spot in Namibia, is located inside a national park. Popular spots like Dune 45 and Dead Vlei are located inside, and are just two gates away, but this lodge is just beyond the first gate, and is the only place where you can stay in a lodge-style accommodation ✨ Perfect for people who don't like camping 🤍 Namibia Sesriem Sossusvlei IN/OUT 14:00-12:00 #Accommodation #HotelStay #Namibia

I stayed at Dead Valley Lodge in Namibia 🤍 At this lodge, we enjoyed a full-board service that included breakfast, lunch, and dinner 🍽️ On the first day, there were many guests, so lunch was served as a buffet ✨ In addition to salads and cold dishes, there was also oryx steak 🥩 For dessert, we had vanilla ice cream, which was very refreshing in the hot weather 🍨 Namibia Sesriem Sossusvlei IN/OUT 14:00-12:00

🏜️The oldest desert in the world is the Namib Desert in Namibia, a World Natural Heritage site, located in the largest national park in Africa, Namib-Naukluft National Park. The representative main visual of Namibia that we have seen countless times everywhere is the Death Valley here, next to the Sossusvlei Salt Marsh. Over 900 years ago, the climate suddenly became dry, and the sand dunes cut off the river that supplied water here. The camel thorn trees died, and the intense sunlight scorched them. The climate was too dry, and the trees didn't even have a chance to decompose and rot, so they became the black tree branches that are now over a thousand years old, and the desert behind them is called the Red Desert because of its reddish color. 🎫Tickets: Drive in the morning to get a registration number at the entrance, remember this number and drive directly into the gate to the shuttle bus at the farthest end to get into Death Valley. Generally, you won't drive to the farthest end yourself, because pure sand is too dangerous and easy to sink. Come back and take this car, get off the car and buy a ticket for 180 Namibian dollars/person in the small house. When leaving by car, buy a park ticket in the green house on the left hand side near the park gate, 650 for a car with 4 people. Give the slip to the park gate guard, register and leave. You can re-enter within the same day with the ticket, such as going to Dune 45 at sunset. But you must leave by 19:45. 🏨Hotels: From a personal preference and experience perspective, the feeling of seeing the Red Desert Death Valley is far less than staying in a desert luxury hotel. If you want to enjoy both the luxury hotel and the Red Desert, you need to stay in the desert for two nights. 1️⃣Desert Quiver Camp The price is lower, about a thousand, only includes breakfast. Dinner can be ordered from the hotel's menu of ingredients, and you can barbecue yourself in front of the room. The ingredients are very cheap, the quantity is large, and they are all marinated, just grill them directly. Including large antelope meat, steak, chicken wings, onions, potatoes, etc. Drinks can only be ordered at the bar, so it is recommended to buy them from the supermarket and bring them. There is a pool under the hill where you can watch the sunset, the scenery is very good. It is especially suitable for star shooting, with very little light pollution. The guest rooms are spacious, with bathrooms, toilets, and washrooms all available, and the quality is good. The breakfast is very rich, you have to go to the Sossusvlei Lodge opposite to eat. The hotel is more upscale than Quiver Camp, a standard desert luxury boutique hotel. Disadvantages: The room has no internet, only the pool bar has. Plugs: European standard, Swiss and South African, Swiss sockets with European ends can also be used. It is recommended to stay here when going to the Red Desert. 2️⃣Le Mirage Resort It is said to be the best resort in the area, a 20-minute drive from the Red Desert, a luxury resort hotel that looks like a black castle + yellow castle. The room rate includes breakfast and dinner, the breakfast quality is relatively poor, and there are few types. Dinner is a set meal, with a choice of large antelope meat and chicken. The potato soup tastes like mashed potatoes with water and instant noodle seasoning, it's very delicious, suitable for Chinese taste. The hotel looks good, but it's messy and can't be photographed. The room is spacious and good-looking, and there is a fun room without a roof on the top floor, with all open-air beds, toilets, and bathrooms, suitable for taking big shots. There is a massage bath in the grass next to the pool, the temperature is relatively high, can be used for relaxation. Internet: The room has no internet, only the front desk and pool bar have. It is recommended to stay here and not go anywhere. The main source of guests for these hotels is said to be mostly Germans and French.

Deadvlei, also known as the Swamp of Death in Sossusvlei, Namibia, was originally a shallow lake created by flooding! This plain, which dried up about 500 years ago, is now as hard as rock! The trees are dead and fossilized, but their trunks are hollow, which was very mysterious. I was impressed by the Deadvlei that was created after a long time at the end of the earth 💛 #besttrip2023 #Namibia #Deadvlei

#WorldHeritage A series of orange sand dunes as tall as mountains stretch out before you, creating a world heritage site, the Namib Desert, which looks far removed from Earth. The Namib Desert is so large that it spans two countries, so it's best to get there from Namibia. There are many interesting things to see, such as the Deadvlei, known as the Swamp of Death, and Welwitschia, which grows only in the Namib Desert. For this reason, I recommend renting a car, which allows you more freedom of movement than a tour. I'd like to go after COVID-19.

Visiting Pahrump in the Death Valley of the United States of America. It is very hot during the day, but gets rather chilly at night. Such a unique landscape. But bring plenty of water. #wintergetaway #wintergetaway

Namibia Death Valley Shooting Tips: The long tree shadow of dead trees is a good source of material when the morning or evening sun is low. Kneeling on the ground with a cracked ground as a foreground is a good composition. If you shoot portraits, red dresses, white dresses, and ethnic styles are all very suitable. Note: Do not touch the dead tree! ! ! ! ! !

There is nothing in it - Sossisvlei "the millennium dead tree on the riverbed" and "the world's largest sand dune". In the same country, this is Namibia, this is Sossisvlei. "The wonders of the world are very important, often in danger." The Namib Desert is the oldest desert in the world. The evolution of billions of years of nature, the dry hot winds weather the rocks in the mountains into fine sand and Dust creates an innocent sand sea. Sussex Sand Dunes lies in the depths of the desert. Because of the high iron content, it is all red, and the "Red Desert" comes from this. Sunlight gives it a silky graceful curve, red gives it the mysterious light of the flow, the light and the shadows are in harmony, half black and half red, black and quiet, red intoxicated, not like a real place.

If the pyramid is a miracle of human wisdom, and deadvlei is a miracle of nature. We crossed the desert and came to this land, recalling the journey, and I waited for a long time. dead vlei is a dead swamp, meaning a thirsty lake or swamp. It is a marvelous miracle in the Namibian desert, except for the ancient dead tree that has long since depleted, for 900 years. The grass is not born, and the dunes turn orange-red under the scorching sun. We started from Wendu, from the asphalt road to the gravel road, arrived at the park to the desert hinterland, replaced the ferry in the desert to the entrance to the Death Valley, and finally walked for a kilometer of sand dunes. . I was looking forward to seeing all the way, but at first glance, I saw the Death Valley. It was a white appearing in the desert. There was a black dead wood in it. I hoped that it would be too big to see this scene. This is just a small one. A salt lake swamp. But the more you walk into it, the more weird it is. Every dead wood has no leaves, rooting on the cracked land. The existence of hundreds of years makes them different in shape, behind the continuous sand dunes. Look up and look at the blue sky. The color of this piece of nature is only blue, orange, white, and black. No matter which angle, it is the overlap of curves and colors, clean like a painting.