Natural Wonder · Sesriem, Namibia
Sossusvlei
Sossusvlei (sometimes written Sossus Vlei) is a salt and clay pan surrounded by high red dunes, located in the southern part of the Namib Desert, in the Namib-Naukluf.
Photo: Diego Delso via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Sesriem, Namibia |
|---|---|
| Type | Natural Wonder |
| Coordinates | 24.7398° S, 15.2876° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Sossusvlei is known for
Sossusvlei (sometimes written Sossus Vlei) is a salt and clay pan surrounded by high red dunes, located in the southern part of the Namib Desert, in the Namib-Naukluf.
About Sossusvlei
Sossusvlei (sometimes written Sossus Vlei) is a salt and clay pan surrounded by high red dunes, located in the southern part of the Namib Desert, in the Namib-Naukluft National Park of Namibia. The name "Sossusvlei" is often used in an extended meaning to refer to the surrounding area (including other neighbouring vleis such as Deadvlei and other high dunes). These landmarks are some of the major visitor attractions of Namibia.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Sesriem |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) |
| Distance from the airport | 131.1 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB) · Walvis Bay(Rooikop), Namibia · 128.2 miles away
Landmarks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sossusvlei?
Sossusvlei (sometimes written Sossus Vlei) is a salt and clay pan surrounded by high red dunes, located in the southern part of the Namib Desert, in the Namib-Naukluf.
Where is Sossusvlei located?
Sossusvlei is in Sesriem, Namibia. Its coordinates are 24.7398° S, 15.2876° E.
How do I get to Sossusvlei?
The nearest town is Sesriem, and the nearest airport is Walvis Bay Airport (WVB), about 131.1 miles away (straight line).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sossusvlei — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1932730 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.