Big Mama Dune

Big Mama Dune is a peak in , .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Sossusvlei and Deadvlei.

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is the main attraction of the . The word vlei is an Afrikaans word that means "pan" and is a clay pan between large sand dunes. The name of the 'town' is Sesriem, also the name of a nearby canyon.

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is a white clay pan located near the more famous salt pan of , in a valley between the dunes in the Namib-Naukluft Park in . Also written or Dead Vlei, its name means "dead marsh".

Big Mama Dune

Latitude
-24.7329° or 24° 43′ 58″ south
Longitude
15.289° or 15° 17′ 20″ east
Open location code
5F7Q778Q+VH
Open­Street­Map ID
node 3841094847
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­peak
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Satellite Map

Discover Big Mama Dune from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Namib-Naukluft National Park.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Naravlei and Vlei View.

Hardap: Must-Visit Destinations

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