Namib-Naukluft National Park
As one of Africa's largest national parks, Namib-Naukluft is famous for its vast desert landscapes, rolling sand dunes, and unique wildlife, offering visitors a dramatic taste of Namibian natural beauty.
About Namib-Naukluft National Park
Namib-Naukluft National Park in Namibia is a sprawling desert park that offers one of the world's most striking natural environments. With a landscape dominated by towering red sand dunes, the park is home to the iconic Sossusvlei area, known for its dramatic scenery and stark beauty. Besides its sand dunes, the park includes parts of the Naukluft Mountain range known for its rugged terrain and biodiversity. Historically, the park's arid desert was used as a no-go military area, which contributed to its preservation. Today, it provides numerous outdoor experiences, such as hiking through the Sesriem Canyon, wildlife viewing of desert-adapted species like the oryx and Hartmann's mountain zebra, and exploring the surreal vistas of the Deadvlei clay pan. The park's sheer size means it can cater to a range of adventure-seekers looking for isolation and the beauty of undisturbed natural landscapes.
Highlights
Sossusvlei - Renowned for its large sand dunes that glow deep red in the morning light.
Deadvlei - A white clay pan dotted with ancient, desiccated trees set against vivid orange dunes.
Sesriem Canyon - A naturally sculpted gorge carved over centuries by the Tsauchab River.
Naukluft Mountains - Offers some of the best hiking opportunities in the park with dramatic landscapes.
Notable Natural Features
Sossusvlei
A vast salt and clay pan, surrounded by towering dunes that are some of the highest in the world.
Deadvlei
An ancient clay pan where the skeletons of dead camelthorn trees contrast starkly against the white pan and red dunes.
Sesriem Canyon
A narrow, twisting canyon carved into sedimentary rock, offering a cooler spot in the desert.