R-362 · Route File

Sossusvlei Road

Namib-Naukluft National Park, Hardap · Namibia

The park road from Sesriem to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, paved for most of its length before the final deep-sand 4×4 access section.

Primary window: Year-round within gate hours; cooler months and early starts preferred
References: 8
Coverage: partial
Reviewed: Aug 2026

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Tires reported on Sossusvlei Road

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Route-specific references

Sources for Sossusvlei Road

Information tied directly to this road, track or route.

Maps and navigation

Permits and borders

Namibia national-park permit and vehicle rules
official · Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism
Park permits, designated-road rules and the prohibition on motorcycles within national parks

Land access and closures

Namib-Naukluft National Park
official · Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism
Responsible authority for the park, Sossusvlei visitor access and designated road network

Regional reference desk

Authorities covering the wider journey

Shared road, weather and access services used across Route Files in this region.

Weather

Namibia weather and warnings
official · Namibia Meteorological Service
Official forecasts and severe-weather information

Roads and access

Specialist and community

Motorcycle travel guide: Namibia
specialist · Mad or Nomad
Motorcycle-specific route, fuel, terrain and preparation guidance

Field Links are reviewed references, not live guarantees. Conditions, closures, services and regulations change. Confirm critical information with the responsible authority before relying on it.