Dune 45 Dune 45 is named for its proximity to Sesrium Gate. It is situated 45km from the gate, along a paved road and is easily reached using a 2×4 vehicle. Its fascinating shape and accessibility makes it the most photographed dune in the world. The dunes of the Namib Desert were created by sand carried by the wind from the coast of Namibia. Dune 45 is a star dune in the Sossusvlei area of the Namib Desert in Namibia. Its name comes from the fact that it is at the 45th kilometre of the road that connects the Sesriem gate and Sossusvlei.
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Dune 45 585 reviews #4 of 14 things to do in Sossusvlei Nature & Wildlife AreasDeserts Write a review About Meets animal welfare guidelines Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing Tours & experiences Explore different ways to experience this place. See options All photos (632) Top ways to experience Dune 45 Recommended Our comprehensive guide to Sossusvlei, Namibia. Covering everything from what to see and do (Dune 45 and Deadvlei included!), where to stay, when to visit, and how to get there. 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. 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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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 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. 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. 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.
Sossusvlei Düne 45 / Dune 45, Sossusvlei Národní park Namib Desert, Namibie
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. 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.
Dune 45 4.5 585 reviews #4 of 14 things to do in Sossusvlei Nature & Wildlife AreasDeserts Write a review About Meets animal welfare guidelines Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing Tours & experiences Explore different ways to experience this place. See options All photos (632) Top ways to experience Dune 45 Recommended 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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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. Dune 45 585 reviews #4 of 14 things to do in Sossusvlei Nature & Wildlife AreasDeserts Write a review About Meets animal welfare guidelines Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing Tours & experiences Explore different ways to experience this place. See options All photos (632) Top ways to experience Dune 45 See all Recommended
