Gaub Pass
Sossusvlei & Namib Desert
Scenic gravel-road pass through the Gaub River gorge on the route toward Sossusvlei
Out & About SA lists 5 nature reserves, parks and outdoor spots in Namib-Naukluft National Park, in the Sossusvlei & Namib Desert. They span Mountain / Pass and Scenic / Route. Every listing is hand-checked and kept current — browse them below, or open the full Namibia nature & parks guide.
Kuiseb Pass & Canyon
Sossusvlei & Namib Desert
Scenic pass through the Kuiseb River canyon dividing the gravel plains from the dune sea
Namib Sand Sea
Sossusvlei & Namib Desert
UNESCO World Heritage fog-fed dune desert, the only coastal desert shaped mainly by fog
Visit website ↗Naukluft Mountains
Sossusvlei & Namib Desert
Rugged dolomite massif with springs, gorges and multi-day trails on the park's eastern side
Spreetshoogte Pass
Sossusvlei & Namib Desert
One of Namibia's steepest passes, dropping from the highlands to the desert with panoramic views