Sossusvlei sand dunes, Namib desert, Namibia
Sossusvlei sand dunes, Namib desert, Namibia (© Airpano/Amazing Aerial Agency)
Shifting horizons
Picture a sea of shifting sand dunes glowing orange in the sunrise, stretching as far as the eye can see. Welcome to the Namib desert, spanning thousands of kilometres across Namibia. Estimated to be 55 million years old, it is believed to be the oldest desert in the world. It also boasts some of the tallest sand dunes on Earth, including the famous 'Big Daddy,' which towers roughly 325 metres; Dune 7, the highest dune in Namibia at 383 metres; and Dune 45, which, at roughly 170 metres, is a favourite among photographers.
© Airpano/Amazing Aerial Agency