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Things to do in Sossusvlei

4 curated things to do in Sossusvlei, Namibia — hand-picked and kept current by Out & About SA. Updated August 2026.

Out & About SA lists 4 things to do in Sossusvlei, in the Sossusvlei & Namib Desert. They span Nature / Scenic, Adventure / Activity and Landmark / Sightseeing. Every listing is hand-checked and kept current — browse them below, or open the full Namibia things to do guide.

Big Daddy

Nature / Scenic

Sossusvlei & Namib Desert

One of the area's tallest dunes (~325m), overlooking Deadvlei

Dune 45

Nature / Scenic

Sossusvlei & Namib Desert

A star-shaped dune about 45 km from Sesriem that is a popular spot for sunrise climbs

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Hot air balloon safari

Adventure / Activity

Sossusvlei & Namib Desert

Dawn balloon flights drifting over the Namib dune sea

Sossusvlei pan

Landmark / Sightseeing

Sossusvlei & Namib Desert

Salt-and-clay pan cradled among towering apricot dunes

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