On day 5 of my 35 day G Adventures African Overland Truck experience, that you can read about here, we hiked up Dune 45. From there, we drove a short distance to the Deadvlei Salt Pan. You’ve probably seen the National Geographic photos of the dead trees. Initially, as I approached it, I wasn’t that impressed…
but once amidst the trees, I was energized and excited. It is a photographer’s dream. The contrasting colors of the burnt orange sand, biscuit cracked earth, dead brown trees and cobalt blue skies are so dramatic.
We drove to our campsite, which was at someone’s farm. It is called Skaarswater Farm, which means scarce water. It was a lovely site.
That evening we had steak, salad and bread cooked over the fire for dinner! Visiting Dune 45 and Deadvlei Salt Pan in Namibia is amazing!!
Sherry Lachelle Travels 
Hi Sherry, just looking through your blog – have you seen my photos of Deadvlie yet? https://www.flickr.com/photos/martynsaxman/albums/72157663222717401 – hope you are well xx
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Hi Martyn – I just had a look. Loved the photo with the dark shadow on one side of the dune with trees at the bottom! Gorgeous! I am well…hope you are also!
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I’m SO jealous!!!! Those shots are amazing…
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Thanks Zully!
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I’ll echo the other replies. Great place for pics. Love the blue, blue, blue skies contrasted with the golden sands and trees.
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Thank you for taking time to comment! It was amazing!
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Yup, definitely a photographer’s dream! ❤
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These are incredible!!! borrowing one for my desktop!
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Photo fabulous, super + + + 🙂
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Still having a horrible time I see!
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Wow, the colors are absolutely stunning! Amazing photos. They definitely look much more interesting up-close than from a distance, so I can see why you were initially underwhelmed.
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Awesome sight!!
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I have nominated your amazing blog for a Very Inspiring Blogger Award, http://marianne365days.wordpress.com/.
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Lovely shots!!! Perfect! 3rd and 4th are my fave; colors are beautiful.
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Stunning shots!
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Wow, it’s the definition of wide open!! How beautiful … I envy you getting to spend so much time outdoors in such a glorious site! Hey, do you have lots of padding for your tent bed, or are you literally sleeping on the hard ground? (I can’t do that anymore — too damn old!) xoxoox b
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Hi Betty – We have pads…I’m too old too!! I’m leaving today…will be home tomorrow night!
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Looks amazing
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My favorite is the photo with the naked trees – wonderful and powerful. Stunning photos and thanks for sharing your amazing journey with me. Mine starts in 25 days.
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The photos are brilliant. I would like to share this.
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Wow, what an inspiring landscape!
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Wow, your photos are awesome! I so want to go now.
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Fantastic photos!
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