Dune 45 Sossusvlei

Directions: 45 km from Sesriem Gate along a paved road, inside Namib-Naukluft National Park.

Activities: Climbing Dune 45 (about 170m high, best at sunrise); one of the most photographed dunes in the world.

Only a handful of properties inside the park gate offer early access before sunrise – check with your accommodation about gate times if this is a priority.