Big Daddy, Deadvlei & Sesriem Canyon

After we climbed Dune 45, we visited other Sossusvlei Dunes including Big Daddy, the largest. A short walk from Big Daddy is Deadvlei. The trees are estimated to be 900 years old. They have not decomposed due to the dry climate. Deadvlei is a paradise for photographers because of the contrast between the pitch black trees, bleached white pans, rusty red dunes and the deep blue sky. The heat is rising but we quickly got one more stop in before lunch. - a quick visit to the Sessriem Canyon which was close to our campsite. This is a small canyon typical of the area. The Tsauchab River flows through the canyon every five to ten years and this creates the nearby salt and clay pan of Sossusvlei. After a yummy lunch at the park lodge we heard the pool calling and hurried to answer it.Read more