TransportTravel note
Gravel roads and long distances
Sesriem, Sossusvlei, Hardap
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
Most roads to Sossusvlei are gravel, fuel stops are far apart, and driving after dark is risky.
The lesson
Fill up whenever you can, drive slowly on gravel, and arrive before dark.
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