Big Mama Dune
Big Mama
A tall dune beside the Sossusvlei salt pan that is easier to climb than Big Daddy. From the top you can see the salt pan and the sand sea around it.
Big Mama is near the end of the Sossusvlei salt pan, facing Big Daddy across the way. It is slightly lower and has gentler slopes. A round trip to the summit takes about 1 to 1.5 hours, which suits visitors who have moderate fitness but still want to climb a high dune. In years with heavy rain, the Tsauchab River flows into the salt pan and forms a temporary lake. Seeing the red sand reflected in the water from the dune is a rare sight. You can reach the foot of the dune on foot from the 4x4 parking lot. Protect yourself from the sun and drink plenty of water.
Opening hours
Grounds open from sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Sossusvlei
- Deadvlei
- Big Daddy Dune
- Hiddenvlei
- Dune 45
- Namib Desert Hot Air Balloon
- Sesriem Canyon
- Elim Dune