Big Daddy is the tallest dune in the Sossusvlei area. This magnificent dune is situated between Sossusvlei and Deadvlei and at 325 meters it dwarfs the other dunes.

Dune 45 is named for its proximity to Sesrium Gate. It is situated 45km from the gate, along a paved road and is easily reached using a 2×4 vehicle. It’s fascinating shape and accessibility makes it the most photographed dune in the world.

Dune 45 at 170 meters tall is the most well-known dune chosen to climb by those who visit the Sossusvlei area. This relatively ‘easy’ climb takes anywhere from 40 minutes to one hour to reach the top, for most people.

One of the great things about Swakopmund is that it offers both adrenaline-pumping pursuits and leisurely sightseeing excursions. You can take in some hectic quad-biking across the sand dunes, or drive to the desert to see the almost prehistoric welwitschia plants.

Swakopmund is roughly a four-hour drive from Windhoek. The city is serviced by an airport which can accommodate small aircraft. German, Afrikaans and English are the predominant languages spoken.

The average cost of living in Swakopmund is $769, which is in the top 30% of the least expensive cities in the world, ranked 6480th out of 9294 in our global list and 1st out of 10 in Namibia.

The quality of tap water in Namibia is quite good and perfectly safe to drink. Many of the lodges in the more remote areas will make use of water from a borehole which is also safe and healthy to drink.

The snake park is located in Swakopmund. They house a variety of Venomous snakes, Non-venomous snakes, other small species, and offer Snake feeding, Photo opportunities, Opportunity to touch non-venomous snakes and reptiles, Accompaniment for groups wishing to see snakes and small species in the desert.

The coldest month is August.

Precipitation is virtually absent during the year. The climate is classified as BWh according to Köppen and Geiger. In Swakopmund, the average annual temperature is 18.6 °C | 65.4 °F. The annual rainfall is 29 mm | 1.1 inch.