Sossusvlei’s 300m dunes are the largest in Africa, and tackling them on a sandboard is an unforgettable rush. This four-day adventure combines sandboarding with Deadvlei walks, Dune 45 sunrise climbs, and stargazing in some of the world’s clearest skies.
Adventure level: moderate. The dune climbs are physically demanding in the heat.
Drive south (5 hours) to a desert lodge.\n\nMeals: Lunch & Dinner
Dawn climb of Big Daddy (one of the world's highest dunes). Sandboard descent.\n\nMeals: Full board
Sunrise at Dune 45. Walk into Deadvlei. Afternoon more boarding.\n\nMeals: Full board
Morning at leisure. Drive back to Windhoek.\n\nMeals: Breakfast & Lunch
Strenuous dune climbing in heat. Min age 14. Heat-acclimatisation recommended.