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.
Natural site
Hidden Vlei
Hardap
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.
Plan your visitWhat makes it special
Sossusvlei · Namib-Naukluft
The Namibian embassy’s Sossusvlei fact sheet identifies Hiddenvlei behind dunes near the 2×4 parking area.
- Responsible organisation
- MEFT Namibia
Plan your visit
Access & arrangements
Confirm the permitted walking access and gate conditions with the Namib-Naukluft manager. No transport service, marked route or walking duration is promised here.
Opening hours
Confirm opening hours with the site before travelling.
Admission & permits
Request the current admission and permit conditions from the manager.
Information checked on 31 October 2026
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Sources & image credits
Information checked on 31 October 2026
Sossusvlei.org · Hidden Vlei
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Hoba Meteorite National Heritage Site
A meteorite preserved where it was found, near Grootfontein. This geological heritage site makes an encounter with material from space possible.