Deadvlei
Centuries-old black trees stand on a white clay pan enclosed by towering orange dunes in the Namib Desert.
In the pan, line up a single tree against a sunlit dune while the clay remains shaded for the stark orange, black and white view. The final approach crosses deep sand, followed by an exposed walk. Carry all your water and sun protection from Sesriem; summer heat can reach 40°C. The trees are brittle: do not touch, lean on or climb them.
- Best light
- Morning
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
- Time needed
- Half a day