Dune 45 in Sossusvlei, Namibia. A beautiful way to see the African sunrise. African sunrise
The wind has picked up, just as I begin to climb Dune 45, here at Sossusvlei. The uphill hike was already going to be relatively tough but this is making it even harder. It's all this damn sand! Each step you make up a sand dune has its own small struggle, as your foot sinks down into the sand and you have to pull it back out to tread forward.
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How to Get to Dune 45 and Sossusvlei Heading up Dune 45 in Sossusvlei, Namibia For me, I was part of an overland trip from Cape Town to Victoria Falls, so Namibia was just a part of the itinerary. We stayed overnight in Sesriem Camp, which is one of the closest locations to stay to access the dunes and Sossusvlei.
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Sossusvlei 15km along the paved road from Dune 45 there is a general parking area for those wanting to visit Hiddenvlei, Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. Visitors must travel a further 5km along a sandy 4×4 track in order to reach Sossusvlei. Should you not have a 4×4, or should you
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Dune 45 Namibia, Africa Namibia The most accessible of the large red dunes along the Sossusvlei road is Dune 45, so-called because it's 45km from Sesriem. It rises over 150m above the surrounding plains, and is flanked by several scraggly and often photographed trees. Suggest an edit to this attraction Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
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Photo of the week Dune 45 in Sossusvlei is best visited from the 37 000hectare Kulala
Sossusvlei in the southern Namib Desert is known for its massive sand dunes. One of the most photographed of these dunes is Dune 45. Its curvy silhouette makes for some spectacular views which have drawn travelers from all over the world. The name of this incredible sand dune in Namibia comes from its proximity to the Sesriem Gate of Sossusvlei.
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Dune 45 is a prominent sand dune located in the Sossusvlei area of the Namib-Naukluft National Park in Namibia. The dune is named "Dune 45" because it is located 45 kilometers (about 28 miles) from the Sesriem gate, the entrance to the national park.
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Sossusvlei a guide to visiting the great sand dunes of Namibia
On the drive to Sossusvlei visitors will pass the fascinatingly shaped Dune 45. It owes its name to the fact that it is 45 kilometers from the park entrance gate at Sesriem. The fact that the dune is approximately 170 meters tall and the collection picturesque dry trees scattered around the dune make it the most photographed dune in the world.
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Dec. 2019. The dune is located +/- 45 km from the entrance. Great views from the top. The park opens from sunrise. Entrance fee for the 'park': 80N$/ person and 10N$ for the car. Go early to beat the heat and bring enough water with you.
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To visit Sossusvlei, Sesriem Canyon, Dune 45, the Deadvlei, and the other Namib attractions you have to enter the Namib-Naukluft National Park at the Sesriem gate and drive about 60 kilometers. The spectacular Dune 45, Sossusvlei Namibia Getting to Sesriem Gate Driving to Sesriem the roads in Namibia are unpaved, gravel roads.
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The dunes of Sossusvlei are part of the larger Namib Desert, one of the oldest deserts in the world. They have been formed over millions of years as sand is carried by wind from the coast and deposited inland. The unique reddish color of the dunes comes from iron oxide particles in the sand.
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The Sossusvlei (vlei=pan) is a salt-clay pan surrounded by dunes. In the Nama language Sossus means something like "blind river" and refers to the Tsauchab River, which when in flood seeps away in the desert without reaching the only 50 km far Atlantic above ground. 60,000 years ago the Tsauchab River presumably did flow into the Atlantic Ocean.
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The dunes at Sossusvlei formed about 5 million years. During this time, a unique landscape of dunes, clay soils and trees was created around the Sossusvlei and it has adapted perfectly to suit the desert surroundings.. The Dune 45 is besider to "Big Daddy" and "Big Mama", one of the most famous dunes at Sossusvlei. Dead Vlei. The.
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INFO & PLANNING TIPS - Dune 45, Sossusvlei Namibia. Dune 45 is 85 meter high and climbing it is allowed. It is accessed via a paved road so it is one of the most photographed Sand dunes 🙂 . It is part of the Sossusvlei area where dunes are shaped like stars with multiple arms. It is one of the top things to do in Namibia.
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