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Namibia

Republic of Namibia

CapitalWindhoek
RegionSouthern Africa
CurrencyNAD, ZAR
Official languagesAfrikaans, German, English, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Access to the seaYes
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Dead trees standing on the pale clay pan of Deadvlei.
Namibia · Place of interest

Deadvlei

Deadvlei is a pale clay basin with dead acacia trees, reached by an approximately 1.1-kilometre walk over sand. The route calls for water, sun protection and prior confirmation of authorised access.

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Namib Sand Sea
Namibia · Region or area

Namib Sand Sea

The Namib Sand Sea is a landscape of active dunes, Atlantic fog and ephemeral riverbeds that includes the Sossusvlei and Deadvlei area. Visiting involves sandy approaches, walking and regulations designed to limit impact on this extremely arid system.

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Sesriem
Namibia · City or town

Sesriem

Sesriem serves as the gateway to the dune and vlei landscape of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. It offers camping and basic supplies, and its location helps organise an early departure, although the journey to Sossusvlei takes up a substantial part of the day.

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Red dunes of Sossusvlei in early morning light, Namibia.
Namibia · Place of interest

Sossusvlei

Sossusvlei is a terminal depression linked to the Tsauchab River, set among dunes, sand and ephemeral watercourses. A visit requires careful planning around early light, travel distances and the final sandy approach.

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