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Namibia may have been called "the land God made in anger" by the ancient San tribes, but it is home to quaint coastal towns, tribal villages and the 80-million-year-old Namib Desert - a magical and captivating destination. The gemsbok, or oryx, of Sossuvlei, are perhaps the most visible of all the wildlife in the area, and have become a symbol of the Namib and Kalahari Deserts. They are among the most remarkable of all the antelope species, adapted as they are to living in harsh climates with extreme temperatures and little surface water.

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CHEETAH IN THE NAMIB RAND

On my way to the opes safari vehicle I spotted two cheetahs about 300m away! We spent about 15 minutes watching them before they went up a dune. It was a good sighting around the lodge.

Posted: Sossusvlei by vitalis chingo, Date: 8 May 2013

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DESERT ZEBRA

A dry, barren desert in the heart of Namibia still manages to play host to a number of spectacular animals, including this lonesome Zebra, caught in the morning sunlight.

Posted: Sossusvlei by Mike Cohen, Date: 10 April 2013

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LEOPARD AND CHEETAH

On our late afternoon drive in the Draaihoek area we were quite lucky to see two cats in one drive! This is one of the most seldom seen cats in the desert. It is nice to see that cats are still around in this very dry raining season in the Namibia.

Posted: Sossusvlei by Peter Nuugonya, Date: 24 February 2013

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SPOTTED HYENA

On our way to the big dune in the Namib desert we were quite lucky to see this spotted hyena running on the road. This is one of the most difficult animals to see because they mostly move at night.

Posted: Sossusvlei by Peter Nuugonya, Date: 19 February 2013

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SPOTTED EAGLE OWL

Spotted eagle owl sitting on one of the rocks at Stonehenge. We found him while we had breakfast there after our Hot Air Balloon ride.

Posted: Sossusvlei by Ewan Neveling, Date: 13 September 2012

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STILL GOING STRONG!

Most of you who have visited Sossusvlei in recent times would recognise this unforgettable sighting of a spotted eagle owl near quadbike shack. Having been around for a period of, roughly, over four years, this owl still offers excellent photographic opportunities for bird watchers at Sossusvlei Desert Lodge .

Posted: Sossusvlei by Ronney Tsowaseb, Date: 21 August 2012

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DOMINANCE

When there is such scarcity in the desert for food, water and females, these Oryx bull will go to long lengths to protect the resorces that are availibl.