Day 152… Monday 21st August A day of rest from the road.  Plenty of friendly birds to watch and time spent reading with views across the Chobe river towards Botswana.  Booked in for a sunset river cruise.  A reasonably priced excursion and well worth it with the following spotted: Crocodiles Buffalo Giraffe Elephants Baboons Impala...Read More

Day 151… Sunday 20th August The roads in Namibia have been by far the best on this trip along with South Africa.  Our route since Cape Town has been mainly smooth tarred roads and with the rear suspension now fixed, purchasing eggs that do not break on route has been successful.  Even glass jars though...Read More

Day 150… Saturday 19th August Drove one hour further east to our next campsite Ngepi booked for one night only due to limited availability.  Tar roads along this section of the Caprivi Strip.  Cattle and goats crossing the road on several occasions.  Very little traffic.  Our riverside campsite pitch was a good spot for watching...Read More

Day 149… Friday 18th August Sat enjoying the Cubango river and spotted an otter remerging along the bank.  Plenty of birds were diving for tiny fish.  The group of hippos were occasionally chatting to each other – their communication is a series of very loud grunts and groans.  Accommodation along the Caprivi Strip gets booked...Read More

Day 148… Thursday 17th August Leisurely lie-in today before hitting the road.  The animal disease veterinary check point waved us through – the hidden meat and cheese remains safe!  Several miles of road works – diversions in place but road layout mildly confusing.  There are construction workers waving red flags to slow you down or...Read More

Day 147… Wednesday 16th August A shorter drive time up to Otavi today (3 hours 40 ,minutes).  Flatter drier landscape with herds of cattle.  Stopped for diesel – friendly staff dancing to music.  Very happy bunch.  Worth mentioning that at fuel stations, you stay in the car and staff will fill up for you and...Read More

Day 146… Tuesday 15th August Set off fairly early with a flask of hot coffee in hand.  Covered 416 miles today – a long day.  Plenty of designated rest stops in Namibia at the side of the road and we stopped for lunch under a large shady tree  (bacon sarnies made at the crack of...Read More

Day 145… Monday 14th August A leisurely start to the day and hot showers.  Although there was a South African/Namibian border crossing to deal with, only 200 miles (4 hour drive) to cover.  Flatter terrain with scrub grassland in this part of the northern cape.  Very straight roads in exceptional condition.  Hardly a passing vehicle. ...Read More

Day 144… Sunday 13th August Had a tour round the Langbaken cheese production/storage/packing area.  Fabulous set up where cheese tastings are offered to tourists passing through.  Highly recommend this place.  Said our goodbyes and headed back to Williston.  Dropped a cheese order into the local restaurant and headed north on a gravel road.  Saw several...Read More

Day 143… Saturday 12th August Said our goodbyes to the SA family contingent and set off at 7.30am to drive to Williston in the northern cape.  Barely one hour into the journey north having reached Stellenbosch, Greta’s engine warning light came on and she was overheating.  Pulled over and checked for any obvious problems with...Read More