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The end of the road… for the Caprivi at least

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...

Time for a swim?

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...

Definitely back into ‘Africa’ now

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...

Camping by the Cubango

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...

Time to sample some more grapes

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...

Tropic of Capricorn: Part deux

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...

Mongoose dodging

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...

A long drive through the Karoo

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. ...

Almost a non-starter!

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...

Down time in Cape Town

Days 102 – 142… 13th July – 11th August (30 days) Chilling in Cape Town, spending time with family and awaiting the news that Greta would be road worthy.

Greta’s getting patched up

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...

The rally phase is over!!!

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...
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