In this TOP 5, we will present you a list of deserts that impressed us the most. They exist in every corners of the world on all continents. They are listed in three categories: cold desert , polar and subtropical, and of various forms, sand desert, snow desert, ice and salt desert.

4th PLACE – WADI RUM DESERT (JORDAN)

Wadi Rum is a desert landscape made of canyons, natural arches , cliffs and caves, located in the south of the Arabah in Jordan. It was declared a World Heritage Site in 2011 for its balance of nature and culture. During the day the heat is intense but at night we slept outside admiring the stars with big blankets as the temperature drops. The scenery is so cool that it has been used for several movies, one of the latest was “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen”.

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3rd PLACE – BLACK & WHITE DESERT (EGYPT)

The Black & White desert is actually part of the Sahara desert, but the look is nothing like the picture you probably have in your mind. They are located in a different region, between Farafra and Baharyia, which is precisely the area of ​​the stony desert. The coolest thing is the contrast between them. The white desert is all covered by limestone and due to the erosion it creates several different forms, like the well known with a mushroom shape. On the other hand the black desert has many peaks covered by volcanic rocks. We did a tour of two days in a jeep, spent the night under the stars and received the visit of the charming foxes attracted by the smell of our dinner.

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2nd PLACE – UYUNI SALT DESERT (BOLIVIA)

The desert of Uyuni is located at 3,658m above sea level with an area of ​​10,582 km2, it is the largest salt desert in the world. We crossed it by jeep and we felt like we were on the never ending road. We had the chance to see its two sides as we were in mid-season, flooded and dry. The flooded part creates a mirror that looks more like a reflection of the infinite and the dry part creates an optical illusion that confuses depth perception and therefore the funny photos travelers do. Surely this tour transports you to the 3rd dimension.

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1st PLACE – DESERT SOSSUSVLEI (NAMIBIA)

Sossusvlei is a salt and clay desert located in the Namib Naukluft Park, in Namibia, and at sunrise and sunset the sand gets reddish and the view is just amazing. It is the most visited site in the country and the Dune 45, the star of the desert, can be climbed to the top, reaching 170 m in height. From the top you can see the Atlantic Ocean and admire the beauty of the region. The place makes us feel in another planet.

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Check also our other top 5 lists:

TOP 5 – Spots for snorkeling
TOP 5 – Unmissable archaeological sites
TOP 5 – Memorable small towns
TOP 5 – Eccentric cuisine
TOP 5 – Fascinating animals
TOP 5 – Wonders of nature

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