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Home/Destinations/Windhoek/Windhoek desert
Desert · Windhoek itinerary

Windhoek Desert: The Best Itinerary

Windhoek is the launchpad for the Namib Desert. Here is how to explore it — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Sossusvlei
  2. 2Dunes
  3. 3Deadvlei
  4. 4Namib

Sossusvlei

The towering red dunes.

Deadvlei

The ghostly clay pan.

The Namib

The world’s oldest desert.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Windhoek — prices per person.

9 Day Etosha, Skeleton Coast & Sossusvlei Camping & Lodge Safari
Windhoek
9 Day Etosha, Skeleton Coast & Sossusvlei Camping & Lodge Safari
5.0(52)·9 days
from$2,970/ person
via Viator
Cape Town City Tour
Cape Town
Cape Town City Tour
5.0(30)·4–8 hours
from$132/ person
via Viator
Namib Desert Landscape Tour
Walvis Bay
Namib Desert Landscape Tour
5.0(28)·7 hours
from$217/ person
via Viator
10 DAYS BEAUTY OF NAMIBIA | Guided Lodge
Windhoek
10 DAYS BEAUTY OF NAMIBIA | Guided Lodge
5.0(24)·10 days
from$7,595/ person
via Viator
Namib Desert Walk
Swakopmund
Namib Desert Walk
5.0(27)·3 hours
from$51/ person
via Viator
3 Days Safaris in Etosha | Guided Lodge
Windhoek
3 Days Safaris in Etosha | Guided Lodge
5.0(15)·3 days
from$1,930/ person
via Viator
Sandwich Harbour 4x4 Guided Tour - Unforgettable Adventure
Swakopmund
Sandwich Harbour 4x4 Guided Tour - Unforgettable Adventure
5.0(27)·4–5 hours
from$173/ person
via Viator
5 Day Namibia Desert Photography Tour
Windhoek
5 Day Namibia Desert Photography Tour
5.0(14)·5 days
from$3,403/ person
via Viator

Windhoek desert — FAQ

What is Sossusvlei?
A salt pan among the Namib Desert’s giant red dunes.
How far is it from Windhoek?
About five hours; usually a multi-day trip.
What is Deadvlei?
A white clay pan with ancient dead trees.

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