Sunrise in the Dunes is the name of the game this morning, and that means a pre-dawn start. Our first stop will be at Dune 45, so named because it is 45 km from Sesriem, and we cover this first distance in darkness and early morning twilight.

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The best time to photograph the dunes is around sunrise and sunset. This is when you can see towering sand dunes illuminated by a glowing orange and apricot red on one side and swathed in shadow on the other. The depth of field is amazing at this time of day.

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We arrive at Dune 45 and climb to a vantage point for sunrise, watching as the colours grow and change with the ever-altering light. Back to the vehicle for a quick breakfast, and we carry on for the last few kilometres to the 2x4 car park. There is a 4x4 shuttle service that will transport us through the sandy terrain of the riverbed. We will visit Dead Vlei, have time to climb Big Daddy as well as visit Sossusvlei.

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We drive back to Sesriem for lunch and perhaps a dip in the swimming pool, and in the afternoon, we take a short excursion to see the Sesriem Canyon.