Close to Sossusvlei, Deadvlei is a clay pan characterized by dark, dead camel thorn trees contrasted against the white pan floor. The pan was formed when the Tsauchab River flooded and the abundance of water allowed camel thorn trees to grow. However, the climate changed and the sand dunes encroached on the pan, blocking the river from reaching the area. The trees are estimated to be approximately 900 years old, however they have not decomposed due to the dry climate.
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In der Nähe des Sossusvlei liegt das Deadvlei eine Tonpfanne, die für dunkle, abgestorbene Kameldornbäume charakteristisch ist, die sich vom weißen Pfannenboden abheben. Die Pfanne entstand, als der Tsauchab-Fluss noch Wasser führte und dadurch Kameldornbäume wachsen ließ. Das Klima änderte sich jedoch und die Sanddünen drangen in die Pfanne ein und hinderten den Fluss daran, das Gebiet zu erreichen. Das Alter der Bäume wird auf etwa 900 Jahre geschätzt, sie sind jedoch aufgrund des trockenen Klimas nicht verrottet.
The Deadvlei dunes in Namib-Naukluft National Park. Tonight I learned that Namib-Naukluft was "originally created by the Germans against encroaching British [...]"
The trees are acacia. Sometimes called mimosa trees, thorntree, or wattle trees.
Early wake up at 5 am, still dark outside. Clear sky and many stars, this is the perk of getting up before sunrise in Namibia. It’s cold in the morning, we are having coffee and breakfast before heading to Deadvlei. It is half an hour drive from the camp, we are leaving whilst still dark. The goal is to greet the sunrise from the dunes.
Once at the Deadvlei park entry, we start our walk. Samora,…