MEFT announces restrictions into Deadvlei

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2026-04-14

SOSSUSVLEI, 06 April 2018 – The Deadvlei clay pan in the Namib-Naukluft National Park. The clay pan was formed after rainfall, when the Tsauchab river flooded, creating temporary shallow pools where the abundance of water allowed camel thorn trees to grow. When the climate changed drought hit the area and sand dunes encroached on the pan, which blocked the river from the area. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 14 APR (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) on Tuesday announced that only two categories of operators will be authorised to provide shuttle services to Deadvlei in the Namib-Naukluft Park, effective 01 May 2026.
The ministry, in a public notice on Tuesday, said the measures form part of its concession agreement and are aimed at regulating and controlling access into the Deadvlei area, one of the country’s...

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SOSSUSVLEI, 06 April 2018 – The well-known dead camelthorn trees at Deadvlei. The trees, which are estimated to be hundreds of years old, have not decomposed because of the dry climate in the area. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

SOSSUSVLEI, 05 December 2016 - Deadvlei, one of the world's most photographed areas. (Photo by: Maqonda Ndlovu) NAMPA

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