The name "Sossusvlei" is often used in an extended meaning to refer to the surrounding area (including other neighbouring vleis such as Deadvlei and other high dunes), which is one of the major visitor attractions of Namibia.
Nama "Sossusvlei" sering digunakan dalam arti luas untuk merujuk ke daerah sekitarnya (termasuk tetangga vlei seperti Deadvlei dan bukit tinggi lainnya), yang merupakan salah satu objek wisata utama Namibia.