Sossusvlei

Sossusvlei is a clay pan in the central Namib Desert, lying within the Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia. Fed by the Tsauchab River, it is known for the high, red sand dunes which surround it forming a major sand sea. Vegetation, such as the camelthorn tree, is watered by infrequent floods of the Tsauchab River, which slowly soak into the underlying clay.

The Dead Vlei and Hidden Vlei clay pans lie near Sossusvlei.

References

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first=Nick, "et al."| last=Santcross
title=Namibia Handbook: The Travel Guide
publisher=Footprint Travel Guides
year=2001
isbn=1900949911

External links

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* [http://www.pgoimages.com/gallery.php?gall=g_namibia_sossusvlei Images from Sossusvlei]
* [http://www.sunsafaris.com/maps/area.aspx?lngareaid=43 Map of Sossusvlei]
* [http://lacailleguidetotravel.blogspot.com/2008/03/namibia.html Visiting Sossusvlei]
* [http://www.thecircumference.org/experiences/surround-yourself-in-a-sea-of-sand-dunes-at-sossusvlei Surround Yourself in a Sea of Sand Dunes at Sossusvlei] Best of flickr, a youtube video wall, an interactive map and other resources.