Most deserts on Earth are yellow, but the Namib Desert in Namibia, South West Africa, boasts a unique red desert, located in the 'Suthri', which means 'end of the swamp' in the local Afrikaans language.

Namibia is a popular tourist destination, and the Red Desert is its most iconic attraction.

The local Nama language translates 'Namib' to 'place of nothing.'

The Namib Desert is where one can experience the loneliness and pathos of a true desert. The desert spans 50,000 square kilometres and formed 80 million years ago, making it much older than the Sahara, which is only 2.5 million years old.

The sands of the Sousseley Desert are sourced from the Orange River, located on the border between Namibia and South Africa.

The Orange River is significant in South Africa, flowing from east to west into the Atlantic Ocean.

Due to the Benguela cold current, the sand in the Orange River moves northwards in the direction of the currents and winds.

Over billions of years, the iron-rich sand has oxidised, resulting in a red colour that coats the sand and gravel, creating the red desert.

The colour of the desert changes in different shades as the sun's path and light change.

In Whale Bay, a few hundred kilometres from Sousse Ri, the shoreline is a dune. Iron-rich sand blown ashore by the sea breeze has covered the desert, giving it a thin layer of black powder.

At the entrance of the Sussili Red Desert Scenic Area, visitors can book a hot air balloon ride to get a spectacular view of the entire Red Desert from above.

The red dunes against the blue sky make for a breathtaking view. Driving into the Namib-Naukluft National Park, the tarmac road stretches towards the sky, and the red dunes on either side gradually increase in number.

Some dunes have C-shaped curves, while others have S-shaped curves, and a graceful curve stretches out into the desert hinterland.

During the early morning or late afternoon, the sunlight slants over the dunes, creating a stunning contrast between light and shadow, with the sand appearing half black and half red.

The simple lines of the dunes are enchanting and simple, making it easy to photograph them.

As one visitor put it, "You don't need the colour assistance of retouching software here, you can take a random photo here, and it will draw countless likes because the red desert is so unique in colour, and the blue sky makes it even more beautiful."

Namibia's Red Desert is undoubtedly a must-see destination for tourists, and its natural beauty is a testament to the wonders of nature.