Namibia

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

Day 92… Monday 3rd July Decided to extend our stay as the campsite is so peaceful and there are hot showers.  A day to relax, read and then sit around a campfire in the evening gazing at the stars.Read More

Day 91… Sunday 2nd July Beautiful small campsite on a vineyard surrounded by mountains.  Our pitch had its own braai, shelter, table, tap and sink.  Very peaceful once a large group of Afrikaners left early in the morning.  Lots of bird life and sheep wandering through.  Opportunity to clean out the car and do some...Read More

Day 90… Saturday 1st July Finally Greta is fixed and we were on-route to Namibia.  Set off early (6.45am) as we had a long day ahead covering 512 miles plus the Angolan/Namibia border crossing to deal with.  Peaceful drive through the city with hardly a car or person around.  Lubango is framed by mountains and...Read More