Entrance to the Sossusvlei 4x4 Track

A documentary photograph of a rustic, hand-painted wooden sign at the entrance to the deep-sand 4x4 track in the Namib-Naukluft National Park. The sign, mounted on sturdy timber poles, clearly states "SOSSUSVLEI 5KM 4x4 ONLY," warning travelers of the treacherous terrain ahead. A smaller "PLEASE DO NOT FEED!" notice featuring illustrations of local wildlife hangs above the main board. In the background, the soft orange sands and arid desert scrub of the Namib indicate the transition from the paved road to the wilderness of the high dunes.