An alternative route is to take the D407 from Helmeringhausen for 129 kilometres and then turn left onto the D826 for a further 151 kilometres to Sesriem. This route is 1km longer than the one documented here but is often the preferred route.
Total Distance :
511,0 Kilometres
Average Duration :
±5,5 Hours
Road Surfaces :
Asphalt - 125kms Gravel - 386kms
Leave Lüderitz on the B4 that goes to Keetmanshoop.
Travel for 125 kilometres to the intersection (T-junction) at Aus. Turn left onto the C13 - the gravel surface begins here.
Travel for 107 kilometres to Helmeringhausen. It is recommended that you refuel here.
Backtrack for 4 kilometres and turn right onto the C27.
Travel past Sinclair Guest Farm to the T-junction at Betta Rest Camp and turn left, continuing on the C27.
Continue on past Wereldsend (they often have fuel available too at their own filling station) and Mountain Lodge to the D826 Sossusvlei Lodge/Sesriem T-junction.
Turn right onto the D826 and travel for ±500 metres. The gate to Sossusvlei Lodge is on the left-hand side of the road.
