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📍  Deadvlei

✈️  Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)

🚗  367.5 KM

⏱️  5 hours, 29 minutes

Deadvlei, a striking white clay pan nestled among towering red dunes within Namibia's Namib-Naukluft National Park, is a must-see for its iconic landscape of petrified acacia trees. Accessibility to Deadvlei requires a 4x4 vehicle for the final 5km sandy track from the 2WD parking area, or visitors can utilize a shuttle service (approx. N$180 return trip) ON CONFLICT (id) DO NOTHING; park entry fees are around N$150-200 per international visitor. While solo visits are feasible for those with appropriate transport, guided tours can enhance the experience with logistical support and local knowledge. Walking to the pan involves deep sand, making it challenging for those with mobility issues, and climbing the surrounding dunes is strenuous. The best time to visit is early morning or late afternoon to capture the best light and avoid the intense midday heat, though the park is open year-round. A typical visit to Deadvlei itself usually lasts 1-3 hours, excluding travel time within the vast Sossusvlei area, so remember to bring ample water, a hat, and sunscreen.