A Beginner’s Guide to Sossusvlei: Activities, Map, Lodges

A Beginner’s Guide to Sossusvlei: Activities, Map, Lodges. Tiny bits of oxidised iron ore give the sand here its crimson hue. Ascent of Dune 45 at dawn (pro tip: wear socks instead of shoes) is a ritual that offers breathtaking vistas and has made the sand dune the most photographed in the world due to its rich colours. After you’ve mastered Dune 45, it’s on to Big Daddy, the supposedly highest dune on the planet at 325 metres (1,065 feet)!