Hidden Vlei Travel Guide: Top Sights in Namibia, Tours & Travel

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

Suggested Duration: 2 hours

Hidden Vlei is a remote dry pan in Namibia's Sossusvlei area, surrounded by towering dunes and accessible via a 4-kilometer round-trip hike from the 2WD parking area. The trail is marked by white posts, guiding visitors through the arid landscape. Compared to the more frequented Deadvlei, Hidden Vlei sees fewer visitors, offering a quiet experience. The afternoon light accentuates the textures of the cracked clay and shifting sands, highlighting the stark contrast between the barren pan and the surrounding dunes.

Operators offering tours in Namibia

Attractions in Sossusvlei

Deadvlei

4.8

Big Daddy

Dune 45

4.8

Big Mamma Dune

Reviews of Hidden Vlei

Patrick

5
Reviewed: 2024-05-07

Hands down my favorite area out here!! Nobody was there and you could see miles and miles of dunes!
Stuart Pearson

5
Reviewed: 2022-03-19

It may not be as well known as Deadvlei , but Hidden Vlei is quite special. Surrounded bye the orange Sand dunes with a couple of preserved trees emerging from the white, cracked and perfectly flat clay surface, it’s solitude and expanse are quietly mesmerising, and well worth the walk from the car park for Dead Vlei. An early start is best!
Muammer YILMAZ

5
Reviewed: 2022-02-16

It’s 30 minutes walk and very beautiful landscape all the way
Chris King

4
Reviewed: 2021-03-22

Other than a desert walk experience, hidden vlei doesn’t offer much in comparison to deadvlei. If you’re waiting for sunset it’s a nice walk to kill time.
Linda Thompson

4
Reviewed: 2017-03-15

As a warning, it is quite a long walk from where you park your vehicle, I didn't realise and got heatstroke walking there - don't do this at midday! It does vary according to seasons but is a large vlei that is majestic when you do reach it although I felt slightly disappointed since I was expecting a bigger area but still do it!