Namib Desert, one of the oldiest and driest in the world

Did you know that the Namib Desert is the desert that meets the ocean, forming a unique and spectacular landscape. It is one of the oldest and driest deserts in the world, located in southwest Africa. Its red dunes, some of the highest in the world, create impressive landscapes, especially at sunrise and sunset.

One of the most famous places within the desert is Sossusvlei, known for its giant dunes and saline soil. The Namib Desert extends along the southwestern coast of Africa, washed by the Atlantic Ocean. It’s approximately 2,000 kilometers along the southwestern coast of Africa, from northern Namibia to southern Angola.

This combination of nature, creates stunning landscapes where desert dunes meet the ocean, forming a unique and spectacular landscape. One of the best-known places where the desert meets the sea is in the Sandwich Harbor region, where the dunes plunge directly into the ocean. The Namib Desert is home to a surprising variety of wildlife adapted to extreme conditions, including unique species of plants and animals.