Sesriem
Sesriem is a small settlement in the Namib Desert, in the Hardap Region of Namibia, close to the southern end of the Naukluft Mountains. It is especially known because the "Sesriem gate" is the main access point to the Namib-Naukluft National Park for visitors entering the park to visit the nearby tourist attraction of Sossusvlei.Sesriem
- Type: Hamlet
- Category: locality
- Location: Hardap, Namibia, Southern Africa, Africa
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
-24.48713° or 24° 29′ 14″ southLongitude
15.79849° or 15° 47′ 55″ eastElevation
782 metres (2,566 feet)Open location code
5F7QGQ7X+49OpenStreetMap ID
node 4289452797OpenStreetMap feature
place=hamletGeoNames ID
3353170
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, GeoNames, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikipedia.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Sesriem from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From French to Spanish—“Sesriem” goes by many names.
- French: “Sesriem”
- German: “Sesriem-Canyon”
- Spanish: “Sesriem”
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “Sesriem”.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Amajuba and Namib-Naukluft National Park.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Sossousvlei Permit Office and Sesriem Cemetery.
Hardap: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Namib-Naukluft National Park, Mariental, Rehoboth, and Sossusvlei.
Curious Farms to Discover
Uncover intriguing farms from every corner of the globe.