Erongo
Brandberg Mountain National Heritage Site
A granite massif and a landscape of rock art. Namibia’s highest mountain is also a protected cultural place.
Protected landscape
Namib-Naukluft Park
Hardap · Erongo · ǁKaras
Dunes, gravel plains and the Naukluft Mountains belong to one vast protected landscape. Sossusvlei and Sesriem are parts of the park, not its whole extent.
Plan your visitWhat makes it special
Sossusvlei · Sesriem · Naukluft
The Naukluft section was originally protected as a sanctuary for Hartmann’s mountain zebra; the wider park now joins several distinct desert habitats.
- Protected area
- 49 768 km²
- Responsible organisation
- MEFT Namibia
Plan your visit
Access & arrangements
Permits and access depend on the park section and planned visit. Check the official park information before departure.
Opening hours
Confirm opening hours with the site before travelling.
Admission & permits
MEFT schedule effective 1 April 2026: adult park entrance plus conservation fee, N$60 Namibian citizens, N$180 SADC nationals, N$280 other foreign nationals. Vehicle fee: N$60 for up to 10 seats. Child categories, other vehicles and additional services follow the official schedule. Sandwich Harbour has a separate schedule.
Information checked on 31 October 2026
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Sources & image credits
Information checked on 31 October 2026
Namibia Wildlife Resorts
Keep your curiosity going
All discoveries
Sossusvlei · Hardap
Hidden Vlei
A dry clay pan in the Sossusvlei area, within the Namib-Naukluft landscape. It is a distinct place and should not be confused with Deadvlei.