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Countryside changing again, now getting more sandy as we approach the dune area of Sossusvlei. |
Almost there. |
Ostriches again. |
The entry to Sesriem Camp and Sossusvlei dune area. |
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Looks like tourists live very healthy. |
Now we are getting into the park area. |
Into the dunes !!! |
Still rocky on the other side of the road. |
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Sand dunes are..... |
.....surrounding us now. |
Famous Dune 45. This one has a distance of 45km from the Sesreim entrance and is the highest in its surroundings. |
Getting into 4x4 country now !!! |
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With a normal car you would be stuck. You can walk or use shuttles from the parking otherwise. |
Hiking into the dunes to Dead Vlei now. Take loads of water !!! |
The Dead Vlei. |
Into the Vlei. |
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This is really bizarre landcape. |
However, there are still some..... |
.....life-forms here. |
Hiked back and drove on to Sossusvlei. Look, there are people on that dune !!! |
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That means..... |
.....we have to go up as well. |
Bloody windy up here. |
The way back down looks easier. |
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From the top, you have a great sight..... |
.....over the surrounding dune landscape. |
This is Sossusvlei. |
In the distance you can even spot Dead Vlei. |
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We also chose..... |
.....the easy way..... |
.....back down. |
No comment. |
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Some more life-forms (springboks). |
Sun is getting down now..... |
.....putting the dunes into a different light. |
To conclude the day..... |
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.....we decided to have a quick look..... |
.....into Sesriem Canyon close to the camp. |
This is the moon coming out. |