6 Types Of Sand Dunes To Spot On Your Next Desert Safar

1.Barchan Dunes

These crescent-shaped beauties look like they’re running with the wind.

2. Linear Dunes

Long, narrow, and built like nature’s highways.

3. Star Dunes

With multiple arms pointing in different directions, star dunes are formed by winds coming from all sides.

4. Dome Dunes

Dome dunes don’t have slipfaces or sharp peaks. Simple, low, and round. 

5. Parabolic Dunes

Shaped like a U and pointing in the opposite direction of barchans. These dunes need a bit of plant life to form.

6. Transverse Dunes

They form perpendicular to the wind and create a wavy, rolling pattern across large sandy areas. 

It helps you understand how the desert breathes, shifts, and lives. Each dune type tells you something about the wind, the sand, and the story of that land.

Why It Matters

 So zip up that safari jacket, grab your camera, and meet the many moods of the sand.