What makes this 30km stretch of dune fields so unique for studio filming is that it is only located between 10- minute and 40-minute drive from 2 major towns in Namibia, which boasts 5 star accommodation, private hospitals, service providers, etc.
You will get the feeling that you are in the middle of nowhere with all the amenities to make your production logistically easier at your doorstep. This has been the location of choice for studio films like Mad Max 4: Fury Road, The Mummy, 10 000BC, to name but a few. This location is every Producer’s dream.
5 Facts about Coastal Dunes
The Coastal Dune Belt is located 5km from Walvis Bay International Airport, and between 10km – 30km from two major towns, namely Swakopmund and Walvis Bay.
It is a 10-min – 40-min drive on gravel road from these towns to location.
The Coastal Dune Belt is located inside a national park and falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Mines and Energy.
The best natural light is during the afternoons, when the contrast of the dunes is more prominent.
In some areas off-road driving are allowed, which makes this location logistically easier.