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Namib-Naukluft Park, Namibia

cover photo by Alessandro Mattiello

Location added by Colui

The information about this location have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator.

Rank : 9.5 (average on 25 votes)

Coordinates : -24.746929,15.288849 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : The desert, with all its nuances of color. Also easily sighted animals dellla savannah that you submit in the dunes. The absolute most beautiful places are Sossusvlei and Deadavlei. The first is a kind of natural valley between high dunes formed by the river Tsauchab, crossed by a paved road that becomes the first dirt road and then only one track in the sand. The second is a flat aridissima with fossilized trees in the dunes, accessible only on foot (3/4 h), down the lane of Sossusvlei. Is part of the park is also a mountainous area where it is possible to see the rare mountain zebra.

Recommended equipment : Definitely a wide pushed is necessary to capture the infinity of space. But also the other focal may be all very well exploited in an environment so rich in stimuli fotografici.L 'use of superteles becomes necessary spotting wild animals, which happens easily. A tip should not be underestimated is the possibility to use a machine body for each optical, because the constant presence of gusts of wind that raises sand, make it difficult all the operations of exchange optic. You also have to remember that you are in a hostile environment (up to +50 ° C), and when you leave the media is good to know what you are bringing, especially when dealing with a walk in the dunes until Deadvlei.

Best months : The best time of year is probably from late spring until the end of estate.Sotto the equator will fall / winter and desert temperatures will be less violent although always calde.A this respect it should set the alarm before dawn so as to come to the park as soon as possible (6.00) and face the park in the early hours, but also more profitable photographically. Exit the park to find refreshment in Sesriem for lunch is not only desirable but often necessary.

How to get there : You have to get Sesriem, a suburb of the park, south of Namibia.Da this location and easy to find organized tours or reach under its own entrance to the park a few miles. Driving on the sands of the Namib can be an exciting experience or dangerously frustrating. Council to put in the hands of expert drivers.

Visits : The Namib-Naukluft Park is a park nazionale.Per enter must buy your ticket at the entrance to the park or in Sesriem or agencies of the capital. If you trust your excursions, do not worry about the ticket. The opening and closing times vary depending on the time of year.

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Sunrise: 06:48, Sunset: 19:36

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