For the last few thousand miles we had been noticing the rear tub beginning to lean at a rather dubious angle, giving us cause for concern… The line between the main cab and the rear tub should be straight and very tight together. Keeping an eye on the mounting points to the chassis I could...Read More

Day 101… Wednesday 12th July A scenic drive towards Paarl today along the R44.  Very little traffic and beautiful yellow flowers framed by mountains.  A couple of police stops but no problems.  A very sunny day and our first glimpse of Table Mountain.  Our intended campsite near Paarl was very disappointing – lots of mud...Read More

Day 100… Tuesday 11th July Found a hot drink and cheese toasties in Springbok before traveling south along the N7 towards Cape Town.   A scenic drive down to our campsite Draiaihoek Plaas Kamp near Vredendal.  It was located on a working farm that produces grapes, raisins and sweet potatoes.  The owner was very friendly and...Read More

Card payments welcome Exceptional straight roads Dramatic scenery (mountains and sandy/rocky desert) Not much wildlife due to the extremes in heat (it can get up to 46 degrees Celsius in the summer and very cold at night) The baboons seem to survive in the desert. River beds are dry and the line of trees dotted...Read More

Day 99… Monday 10th July Hot showers in the campsite – always a blessing.  A few miles of sandy corrugated roads and then tar with more dramatic rock formations that frame the desert landscape.  It really is impressive and one of my favourite countries on this trip so far.  Very few cars on the road. ...Read More

Day 98… Sunday 9th July It was a very cold start to the day – hat and gloves needed for the Namibian desert.  The outdoor shower had a view and hot water but incredibly bracing experience with the brutal icy winds.  Drove to the owner’s farmhouse a short drive away and paid up.  Had a...Read More

Day 97 Saturday 8th July Our campsite had McGregor’s Bakery next door, famous for its apple pie and cinnamon buns.  We had to sample the cinnamon buns.  A shorter 3 hour drive today through the Namibian desert.  Very barren landscape with rocky areas and then a drive through some stunning mountains.  Very straight sand or...Read More

Day 96… Friday 7th July Set off to a town called Solitaire 164 miles south-east.  Heading down the coast to Walvis Bay, there were impressive sand dunes.  The coastal towns in Namibia experience sand blown in from the desert and severe fog so drivers have to have their lights on otherwise you may get a...Read More

Day 94… Wednesday 5th July Drove to Swakopmund on the coast a mere 1 hour 40 minute drive time.  Lovely smooth tared road. Very little traffic except the occasional lorry.  Our chosen campsite was fully booked due to the South African holiday season but they had a self-catering chalet available so we decided to treat...Read More

Day 93… Tuesday 4th July Set off for Spitzkoppe (a range of mountain peaks) south-east of Otavai.  Filled up with fuel and found a shoprite to stock up on Braai meat.  The views of Spitzkoppe were stunning and we travelled along a dirt road for several kilometres getting closer to the impressive sight in the...Read More