Self-Drives To Sossusvlei Lodge

Windhoek To Sesriem

There are a number of routes to follow from Windhoek to the Lodge. The most direct route with (usually) the best road surfaces is given here. Others include taking the B1 South to Rehoboth and then on to Solitaire via the C24 and D1261 - a slightly longer route, the only advantage being the asphalt surface of the B1. Another would be following the C26 Walvis Bay road all the way to the C14 and then turning south to Solitaire - again a longer route.

Total Distance : 306,9 Kilometres Average Duration : ±4 Hours Road Surfaces : Asphalt - 17kms Gravel - 289,9kms

Windhoek With Its Unique Architecture & Street Markets

• Leave Windhoek via the B1 Western Bypass (Sam Nujoma Drive).
• Travel for 4,4 kilometres and turn left onto the B1 Rehoboth road.

The B1 National Road Out Of Windhoek Towards Rehoboth

• Travel for 5,5 kilometres down the B1 and turn right onto the C26 Namib Naukluft road at the T-junction.

The Signboarding On The Approach To The C26 Turn-Off

• After 7,1 kilometres along the C26, the road surface changes from asphalt to gravel at a low bridge and maintains this surface for the duration of the trip (please read the special notes for driving on gravel surfaces).

The C26 Climbing Out Of Windhoek Towards The Amani Pass

• Travel for 22,8 kilometres through the Amani Pass and turn left at the intersection (T-Junction), still following the C26 Solitaire/Walvis Bay via Gamsberg Pass road.

The Signboarding At The C26 Solitaire/Walvis Bay via Gamsberg Pass Turn-Off

• Travel for 70,7 kilometres along the C26 and then turn left onto the D1261 at the Nauchas/Rehoboth intersection (T-Junction).

The Signboarding At The D1261 Nauchas Turn-Off Along The C26

• Travel for 53 kilometres along the D1261 to Nauchas. There is a shop with toilet facilities at Nauchas called "Mirinda's Verandah" where one can stop, stretch the legs, and purchase refreshments before continuing.

Mirinda's Verandah At Nauchas - A Welcome Stop En-Route

• Resuming once again on the D1261, turn right at the Spreetshoogte T-junction just down the road from the shop onto the D1275.

The Spreetshoogte Turn-Off Along The D1261 Onto The D1275

• The viewpoints at the top of the Spreetshoogte Pass are reached after 16,4 kilometres along the D1275. Thereafter, the road winds down the pass over some very steep sections in places. The gravel surface of the road has been covered in sections with concrete interlocking paving so as to improve traction. Exercise extreme caution over this section, engage a lower gear and maintain a slower speed. No coaches, caravans or trailers are permitted. They must use the Remhoogte Road, straight ahead at Nauchas.

The Breathtaking View From The Top Of Spreetshoogte Pass

Exercise Extreme Caution On The Steep Sections Of The Pass

Approach To The Spreetshoogte Pass On The Solitaire Side

• A further 34,4 kilometres down the D1275 from the viewpoints at the top of the Spreetshoogte Pass, turn left onto the C14 at the Solitaire T-Junction.
• Travel 9,3 kilometres down the C14 to Solitaire and turn right at the C19/Sossusvlei intersection (T-Junction). There is a petrol station, shop and toilet facilities on the right-hand side of the road here. It is recommended that you fill your vehicle up with petrol at this point.

The Petrol Station And Shop At Solitaire

• Continue on the C19 from Solitaire (turn out right from the garage road) for a further 71,3 kilometres.
• At the D826 Sossusvlei Lodge/Sesriem intersection (T-Junction), turn right and travel for 12 kilometres. The gate to Sossusvlei Lodge is on the right-hand side of the road.

The Road To Sossusvlei Lodge

The Home Run Down The D826 To Sossusvlei Lodge. Please Drive Slowly (80kph Maximum) And Stay Away From The Shoulder Of The Road On The D826. There Have Been Numerous Tragic Fatalities On This Section As People Tend To Ease Concentration And Speed Up With The End In Sight.

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