3 Days Namibia Safari to Sossuvlei – Overview

3 Days Etosha Safari Namibia is a short Wildlife Safari in Namibia Etosha National Park offering amazing wildlife game.

Come see Africa`s wildlife e.g Elephants, Rhino, Lion. Leopard, Hyena, and a variety of birds during this 3 days Namibia safari tour.

Sossuvlei is an extensive white clay and salt pan standing as one of the best places to explore in the destination Namibia.

The dunes rise to 400m presenting remarkable photographic opportunities. Sossuvlei directly translates into dead end marsh because the dunes prevent River Tsauchab to proceed at about 60km to the east of Atlantic Ocean. The area offers remarkable sightseeing experience.

3 Days Namibia Safari to Sossuvlei – Highlights

Day 1: Transfer from Windhoek to Sesriem Area

Day 2: Whole day exploration of Sesriem area– Sossusvlei

Day 3: Transfer from Sesriem area – Windhoek

3 Days Namibia Safari to Sossuvlei – Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer From Windhoek to Sesriem Area

After breakfast at your place of stay in Windhoek, you embark on the transfer to Sesriem area 350km exploring the magical countryside including the views of Eros Mountains and the Naukluft Mountains which stand as historical geological features in Namibia.

The drive from the country’s central plateau presents remarkable views along the Remhoogte Pass down to the open plains and the small Solitaire Settlement.

You are welcomed by the dense red sand dune Namib desert arriving at the lodge in the evening for relaxation, dinner and overnight

 Accommodation
Luxury / Upmarket: Sossuvlei Desert Lodge
Midrange / Standard: La Mirage Desert Lodge
Budget / Basic: A little Sossus Lodge

Day 2: Whole-day Exploration of Sesriem Area– Sossusvlei

You wake up very early to catch up with the sunrise the over the desert. You drive through Sesriem the main gateway to the famous dunes enjoying the views of the dune field before reaching Sossusvlei on foot allowing yourself to trek the remaining 5km through the magical dunes.

The photo opportunities of the Landscape are remarkable in the morning where the sun rise soft light illuminates the dunes from the crest down the back slope with an orange blaze all over generating a powerful contrasting vista throughout the desert.

The views of the ancient mineral pans, camel thorn tress, and possibility of viewing gemsbok along with Ostriches are magical.

This exploration is taken in the morning hours inside and around the area of Sossusvlei including the visit to dune 45.

You retreat to Sesriem for lunch avoiding the afternoon heat. In the evening, you take an excursion to the famous Sesriem Canyon.

Accommodation
Luxury / Upmarket: Sossuvlei Desert Lodge
Midrange / Standard: La Mirage Desert Lodge
Budget / Basic: A little Sossus Lodge

Day 3: Transfer From Sesriem Area – Windhoek

After a relaxed breakfast, you embark on the transfer back to Windhoek 450km using a different route that ascends to Gemsberg Pass in the Mountain range of Khomas Hochland as you head back to civilization.

 End of The 3 Days Namibia Safari to Sossusvlei.