3 Day Sossus Vlei Desert & Dunes Experience Namibia
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Embark on a 3-day private or small-group desert safari through the Namib Desert, home to some of the most surreal landscapes on Earth. Travel from Windhoek to the heart of Sossusvlei.
Highlights
- Windhoek Transfers in a Private Car
- Entry to the Namib Park and Dunes
- 2 Dinners and All Breakfast
- Private Tour
Description
Day 1 – Windhoek to Namib Desert via Solitaire
Your desert adventure begins with a morning pickup from your hotel in Windhoek. Enjoy a scenic drive through changing desert landscapes and the charming outpost of Solitaire — perfect for a coffee stop and some iconic photos. Arrive at Hammerstein Desert Lodge (or similar) in the late afternoon, relax by the pool, and enjoy a delicious dinner under the desert sky. Optional afternoon safari or nature drive at Wekabi Private Reserve can be arranged for early arrivals.
Accommodation: Hammerstein Desert Lodge or Similar
Meals: Dinner included
Day 2 – Sossusvlei, Dune 45 & Deadvlei Exploration
Depart early before sunrise for an unforgettable drive to Sesriem Gate, the entrance to the Namib-Naukluft National Park. Climb the iconic Dune 45 as the sun rises over the world’s oldest desert, painting the sands in golden hues. Continue in a 4x4 jeep deeper into the desert to reach Deadvlei, a surreal white clay pan surrounded by rust-red dunes — perfect for photography and quiet reflection. After exploring, enjoy a 4x4 transfer back to your vehicle and return to the lodge for a relaxing afternoon by the pool or terrace.
Accommodation: Hammerstein Desert Lodge or Similar
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 3 – Morning at Leisure & Return to Windhoek
Enjoy a relaxed morning at the lodge with breakfast and optional short walks around the area. Soak in the stillness of the desert one last time before beginning your drive back to Windhoek via the Namib-Naukluft Park. Arrive in the afternoon, marking the end of your unforgettable desert safari.
Meals: Breakfast included
Includes
Return transfers from/to Windhoek to the departure point of the Sossusvlei tour
2 Nights at Namib Desert Lodge
o Standard Room
o 3 Breakfasts & 2 dinners
Activities & excursions at Sossusvlei:
o Scenic sundowner drive
o Excursion into Namib Naukluft National Park (Sossusvlei and Deadvlei)
o Visit to Sesriem Canyon
Traveller transfer vehicle on a shared base
All entrance fees
Travel information pack
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund