The Namib Sand Sea is located in Namibia, Africa. It is a well-preserved long and narrow sand sea in West Africa, and the only coastal desert in the world, covering an area of up to 3 million hectares, with a buffer zone of 899,500 hectares. It was declared a World Heritage Site in 2013.

The Namib Sand Sea consists of two major dune systems, one is the ancient semi-consolidated dunes, and the other is the young active dunes. The sand dunes come from thousands of kilometers away from the interior, carried by rivers, seawater, and strong winds. Visitors to the Namib Sand Sea can enjoy gravel plains, coastal wetlands, rocky hills, solitary mountains, and islands. The coastal lagoons and ephemeral rivers make the Namib Sand Sea extremely beautiful, making it a highly desirable destination for many. In the Namib Sand Sea, fog is the main source of water, making it a natural habitat for endemic invertebrates, reptiles, and mammals, creating a unique ecological niche.

Namib Sand Sea

Reasons to visit: One of the newest World Heritage Sites in 2013

Continent: Africa

Country/Region: Namibia

Province/State: Hardap Region