Soaring Orange Dunes, Deep Blue Sky and Ancient Skeletons of Camel Thorn Trees. DeadVlei & SossusVlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia.
Warm Sands of Namibia
Situated in the largest conservation area in Africa (the Namib-Naukluft National Park), SossusVlei is possibly Namibia’s most spectacular and best-known attraction, characterized by the large orange dunes that surround it. The dunes in this area are some of the highest in the world, reaching almost 400 meters, and provide photographic enthusiasts with wonderful images in the beautiful morning and evening light. Close to SossusVlei, DeadVlei is a clay pan characterized by dark, dead camel thorn trees. The pan was formed when the Tsauchab River flooded and the abundance of water allowed camel thorn trees to grow. Then the climate changed and the sand dunes encroached on the pan, blocking the river. The trees are estimated to be approximately 900 years old, but they haven't decomposed due to the dry climate. DeadVlei is a paradise for photographers as the contrast between the pitch-black trees, bleached-white pans, rusty-orange dunes, and deep blue sky make for incredible images.
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Orange Sand Dunes and Acacia Tree. Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia.
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Orange Sand Dunes and Acacia Tree. Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia.
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Orange Sand Dunes and Acacia Tree. Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia.
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Orange Sand Dunes and Acacia Tree. Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia.
