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They still remain there, over 700 years later, their dark appearance in stark contrast to the cracked white pan. Their dead branches reach out as if they were calling for help. It creates a surreal atmosphere. Due to the lack of moisture in the region, the trees do not decompose, instead, they stand like statues, just as they have stood for hundreds of years.
On your journey, you might also notice round baren patches of ground along the way. If you do, then you have probably discovered the mysterious fairy circles. What exactly causes these strange circles to appear has for many years been studied and hotly debated. As a result, various theories regarding their origin exist ranging from termites to different toxins in the ground. The most poetic explanation though, perhaps belongs to the local inhabitants of the region who call them the footprints of the gods. Whatever their cause, they add more mystery to this fascinating area.
The region surrounding Sossusvlei has a number of activities on offer for visitors to enjoy. You can take your pick and experience the desert’s beauty from all angles, from quad biking in the Sossusvlei dunes to nature walks, hot-air balloon flights, scenic microlight flights and so much more.
There are also plenty of different accommodations available in the area. These range from campsites to self-catering options, from basic lodges and tented camps to luxurious accommodations which will you make you never want to leave. The number of accommodations within the park’s boundary are however, limited to only a handful of lodges and a main campsite. The advantage of staying within the park’s border is that it allows you to enter main park one hour earlier than if you were overnighting outside the park, making this a particularly enticing option for photographers.
You can visit Sossusvlei as part of a self-drive tour or a guided tour. If you go on a self-drive tour, you have the option to book a guided day trip to the Sossusvlei region.
A visit of the Namib Desert and the Sossusvlei region specifically, is essential in understanding what makes Namibia such a unique and fantastic destination to come and see. The spectacular scenery created by the imposing and impressive landscapes of the greater Sossusvlei region, will have you feeling like you are on another planet and leave you fascinated and intrigued for a long time to come.
Additional Source: naminiaexperience.com
