Reviews: Hoodia Sossusvlei excursion

"6 Hoodia guests including ourselves took the Sossusvlei excursion which was well worth it - the views of the dunes were great especially early in the day and we saw some wildlife - oryx, springbok, a sand snake, a dancing spider. The guide was great, supportive and happy to stop for photographs when requested throughout the day. He managed the day so we didn't see many other people or vehicles except when we got to 'Big Daddy', the biggest dune in the area, and even then, the majority of people were on their way back down.

It's important to note that climbing Big Daddy was harder than expected through the heat of the day. One of us didn't make it and had to turn back alone, then ran out of water before arriving at the car park where there was shade. Fortunately other visitors were generous and helped with water. The others who went on found it challenging and then once at the bottom again had another walk of around 2km through Deadvlei and over some smaller dunes back to the vehicle, however, our guide met them at Deadvlei with water.

Lunch was under a tree in a pleasant designated area but with no other vehicles around. Facilities for hand washing were set up by our guide and there were some toilets close by (basic but welcome). Following lunch we drove on to Sesriem Canyon which was ok but not too exciting after the dunes. It felt like a very long day and it was good to back to the lodge." Read more about this whole safari

"Excellent experience with our guide, Lucas, being very good indeed. The whole experience was special." Read more about this whole safari

"Great trip with excellent guide.

A must do, interesting & informative, went at our own pace (tho not up Big Daddy!) capped off by lovely lunch in the dunes." Read more about this whole safari

"Had a lovely time on our excursion, led by Paulus. Showed us tracking of animals and other creatures in the sand dunes. Amazing driving on the way to Dead Vlei, where we went up along the dune to the right instead of the very crowded one. Was a bit of a challenge in the heat, but once we got back, the guide provided us with cold washcloths and drinks. Nice lunch under the trees." Read more about this whole safari

"Very knowledgeable guide (wildlife from smallest to biggest; ecosystem; as well as an amazing teaching on population, geology, geography, climate of Namibia to explain the forming of the dunes and the vlei).

We had our time to climb on one of the dunes overlooking Dead vlei, and then enjoyed a amazing luxury picnic lunch experience, quietly sitted at a white-clothed table under a tree.

Transfers are also well and smoothly organised." Read more about this whole safari

"Sossusvlei is something of a Namibia must see, which does mean there's a bit of a rush for the park gates when they open. The only time in Namibia we felt any concentration of tourists.

The huge dunes are very impressive and Deadvlei, is a photographers dream (wear oranges or bright red to make your photos really pop).

Very nice lunch and chat with Lucas our guide, then a visit to Sesriem Canyon, which is not far away but quite modest." Read more about this whole safari

"See above - a fabulous day, facilitated by our guide Enos - we learned so much..." Read more about this whole safari

"Really good tour with an excellent guide!

Enos, our guide, was probably our favourite guide out of everyone on the trip!" Read more about this whole safari

"Enjoyable tour.

We really enjoyed walking along the dunes next at Deadvlei." Read more about this whole safari

"The included trip to Sossusvlei was excellent, including time to climb dune 45 and extended time to take in the splendour of Deadvlei.

The great lunch laid out under a shady tree before we returned to Hoodia was particularly memorable as we were the only guests and it was our wedding anniversary!

Our guide was very good." Read more about this whole safari