Scenes from Deadvlei & Sossusvlei, Namibia 🇳🇦

These were taken a few days ago in Sossusvlei and Deadvlei in Namibia, inside Namib-Naukluft National Park.

Most of the dune shots are from around Sossusvlei, including areas near Dune 45 and Big Daddy. The scale is hard to grasp until you’re standing at the base looking up. The sand shifts color throughout the day, from softer tones in the morning to deeper orange as the light gets stronger.

The white clay pan with the dead trees is Deadvlei. Walking out there feels almost surreal, with the contrast between the cracked white ground, the dark camel thorn trees, and the surrounding dunes. Some of the trees are estimated to be hundreds of years old, preserved by the dry climate.

A few photos were taken along the road into the park, where the landscape opens up and you start to see the dunes rising in the distance. That drive alone sets the tone for the whole area.

We went early in the morning to avoid the heat and crowds, which made a big difference, especially for climbing dunes. By midday, the temperature climbs quickly and the sand becomes much harder to walk on.