About
A surreal landscape with ancient dead trees against giant orange dunes.
Why go
- Feels like walking through a painting silent, still, and absolutely otherworldly
- One of the most surreal landscapes on Earth
- A place that doesn't feel like Earth
Must try
- Climb Big Daddy or Dune 45 at sunrise
- Wander through the scorched 1,000 year old trees
- Hike Big Daddy, one of the tallest sand dunes
- Explore the white clay pan of Deadvlei
Pro tips
- Stay at a campsite inside the second Sesriem gate for early access
- Buy permit the afternoon before to skip morning queue
- Take the shuttle from the 2x4 parking lot
- Allow extra driving time, distances are long
- Go early to avoid the heat
Good to know
- Visitors are not allowed to drive the last 5km of road
- Be respectful and do not carve your name into the trees
- Take more water than you think
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Rating
4.8 / 5