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How to get fromNew York to Sossusvleiby plane, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from New York to Sossusvlei by plane, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Walvis Bay Airport, taxi, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)plane plane EWR - WVB
    2. Take the taxi from Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) to The Delight Swakopmundtaxi taxi
    3. Take a shuttle bus from The Delight Swakopmund to Gondwana Namib Desert Lodge, Solitaireshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Gondwana Namib Desert Lodge, Solitaire to Sesriem accommodationtaxi taxi
    5. Take a shuttle bus from Sesriem accommodation to Sossusvlei 4x4 Parking Areashuttle bus
    43h 2m
    $827–2,414

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Windhoek International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Windhoek International Airport (WDH)plane plane JFK - WDH
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Windhoek Truckport to Gondwana Namib Desert Lodge, Solitaireshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Gondwana Namib Desert Lodge, Solitaire to Sesriem accommodationtaxi taxi
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Sesriem accommodation to Sossusvlei 4x4 Parking Areashuttle bus
    43h 51m
    $642–1,366

  3. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Windhoek International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Windhoek International Airport (WDH)plane plane EWR - WDH
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Windhoek Truckport to Gondwana Namib Desert Lodge, Solitaireshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Gondwana Namib Desert Lodge, Solitaire to Sesriem accommodationtaxi taxi
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Sesriem accommodation to Sossusvlei 4x4 Parking Areashuttle bus
    29h 34m
    $1,048–1,775

  4. Fly Laguardia Airport to Walvis Bay Airport, taxi, shuttle

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)plane plane LGA - WVB
    2. Take the taxi from Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) to The Delight Swakopmundtaxi taxi
    3. Take a shuttle bus from The Delight Swakopmund to Gondwana Namib Desert Lodge, Solitaireshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Gondwana Namib Desert Lodge, Solitaire to Sesriem accommodationtaxi taxi
    5. Take a shuttle bus from Sesriem accommodation to Sossusvlei 4x4 Parking Areashuttle bus
    47h 46m
    $1,013–2,998

  5. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Walvis Bay Airport, taxi, shuttle

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)plane plane JFK - WVB
    2. Take the taxi from Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) to The Delight Swakopmundtaxi taxi
    3. Take a shuttle bus from The Delight Swakopmund to Gondwana Namib Desert Lodge, Solitaireshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Gondwana Namib Desert Lodge, Solitaire to Sesriem accommodationtaxi taxi
    5. Take a shuttle bus from Sesriem accommodation to Sossusvlei 4x4 Parking Areashuttle bus
    45h 18m
    $871–2,505

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration35h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$665Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 12,042 km
  • Duration: 43h 2m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Sossusvlei, Namibia?

There is no direct connection from New York to Sossusvlei. However, you can take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Amtrak, take the vehicle to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB), take the taxi to The Delight Swakopmund, take the shuttle to Gondwana Namib Desert Lodge, Solitaire, take the taxi to Sesriem accommodation, take the shuttle to Sossusvlei 4x4 Parking Area, then walk to Sossusvlei 4x4 Parking Area. Alternatively, you can take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Amtrak, take the vehicle to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to Windhoek International Airport (WDH), walk to Windhoek Airport, take the shuttle to Christ Church, take the taxi to Windhoek Truckport, take the shuttle to Gondwana Namib Desert Lodge, Solitaire, take the taxi to Sesriem accommodation, take the shuttle to Sossusvlei 4x4 Parking Area, then walk to Sossusvlei 4x4 Parking Area.

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