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Deadvlei- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Namibia; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

Deadvlei is a striking white clay pan in Namibia's Namib-Naukluft Park, set among towering dunes, including the 325-meter-high "Big Daddy." Once fed by the Tsauchab River, it supported camel thorn trees until shifting dunes cut off the water supply around 600–700 years ago. The arid climate preserved the skeletal trees, now blackened by the sun, creating a stark contrast against the cracked white clay and vivid orange sand. Despite the extreme conditions, some desert-adapted plants like nara and salsola persist, relying on rare rainfall and morning mist for survival.

Operators offering tours in Namibia

Attractions in Sossusvlei

Big Daddy

Dune 45

4.8

Hidden Vlei

4.6

Big Mamma Dune

Reviews of Deadvlei

Giang Bui

5
Reviewed: 2025-02-19

It was the best experience until now. The feeling you run off the top of the sand dune after walking up 45 mins was the best! It's very hot and dry, cover yourself with sun cream carefully 🥹
Stephan Gilliland

5
Reviewed: 2025-02-09

Deadvlei is a majestical wonder! I always make a point of going past this location even if I have seen this before. It is just breathtakingly beautiful! It is a bit of a walk to get to the deadvlei from the parking area (+-2km), the difficult park of this is the thick sand. Once there you won’t regret it.
Carlton Kmt

4
Reviewed: 2025-02-05

It was indeed a full day trip out. At DeadVlei main car park, you can pay for a 4×4 to take you nearer to the sight or use your own vehicle. A little walk gets you to DeadVlei. The heat was 40 degrees C, and one should keep themselves well protected from the sun. Plenty of water is needed too. What a beautiful and interesting place. Was it worth my 225-mile drive to visit? Yes.
Mojmír Račák

5
Reviewed: 2024-11-01

Amazing place. Like no other. Not much to write here. You just have to visit it and can't pass it while you are in Namibia. The views in this place are just something else.
Kay Rothschild

5
Reviewed: 2024-08-31

Me, My mother and my son just had a wonderful and unforgettable time here, enjoying not only the natural beauty and cultural diversity but also the comfort and amenities of Camping site. You can stay in the campsite for the night, and pay the entrance fee in advance before 18:00, then the next day you needn’t to worry about the long queue. You will have plenty of time to wait for the sunrise on top of Dunes 45.