Aerial photography

Drones are strictly prohibited in Sossusvlei as it lies within a national park. Flying one will result in confiscation and a hefty fine

Jandre Germishuizen

Jandre Germishuizen

Sossusvlei, Namibia

The best and only legal option for aerial photography is a doors-off helicopter flight, which offers an unmatched perspective of the dunes and pans. We hold exclusive access to a helicopter based in Sossusvlei, allowing flights of 45 minutes, one hour, 90 minutes, or two hours. The one-hour flight is the ideal choice — long enough to capture Sossusvlei, Deadvlei, and the surrounding dune systems in perfect light.

In just one hour of flight, you can produce more portfolio-worthy images than in several days on the ground. Though it’s a premium experience, nothing compares to photographing Sossusvlei’s sweeping dunes, textures, and colors from above — it’s an investment that elevates your work and defines your portfolio.

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