Ashore · Our pick at sea
Namib Sand Sea
Inscribed 2013
About Namib Sand Sea
UNESCO describes the Namib Sand Sea as covering more than three million hectares, with two dune systems, gravel plains, a coastal lagoon and ephemeral rivers. Fog is its main source of water. Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, in the Namib-Naukluft Park, are the best-known dunes.
Why it's on our list
- Fog-fed dunes on the Atlantic
- Sossusvlei and Deadvlei
- On the UNESCO list since 2013
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Namib Sand Sea before you go.