Staff Reporter
THE Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has announced that, effective 01 May 2026, access to Deadvlei from the Sossusvlei 2×4 parking area will be restricted to authorised shuttle services, with self-driving beyond this point no longer permitted.
In a statement issued by Executive Director Sikongo Haihambo, the Ministry said only two categories of operators will be allowed to provide shuttle services between the Sossusvlei 2×4 parking area and the 4×4 parking area at Deadvlei. These are Grow Namibia, trading as About Adelt Sossusvlei Management, and tour guides employed by lodges within and around the Namib-Naukluft Park who are registered with the Namibia Tourism Board and transporting their own clients.
The Ministry emphasised that no other operators will be permitted to offer shuttle services on this route. As a result, all visitors wishing to access Deadvlei will be required to make use of the authorised shuttle services.
According to the Ministry, the directive forms part of an existing concession agreement and is aimed at regulating access to the Deadvlei area.
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