Monthly Archives: August 2018
Namutoni Rest Camp – Kaisosi River Lodge (432km) 1028m asl
We were on our way by 8am in the hope of seeing animals around the waterholes. We did a circuit around the Fischer’s Pan (another dry lake) but unfortunately with little success unless you count zebra and springbok. We did … Continue reading
Etosha Village Campsite – Namutoni Rest Camp (211km) 1064m asl
Today we travelled through Etosha Park to its easterly end. Our route basically followed the “shore” of Etosha Pan. We entered the park 8.20am and explored many water holes along the way. We spent nearly 8 hours including a half … Continue reading
Etosha Village Campsite (71km) 1134m asl
An early breakfast so we could make the 7am safari start. There were 10 of us on the tour with raised seating and open sides. Eddie was our driver and guide in the Etosha National Park. It was proclaimed a … Continue reading
Aba Huab – Etosha Village Campsite (467km) 1134m asl
We woke early as a straight forward drive to what looks like a nice campsite. Breakfast done and all backed up when Jamie noticed the back right tyre was flat. By the time we changed tyres we got away at … Continue reading
Spitzkoppe – Aba Huab Campsite (263km)
The wind came up overnight and by morning was quite strong again. This time from the opposite direction and it caused Jamie’s tent to fold up and he got caught inside. Luckily this was after 6.30am so we got him … Continue reading
Swakopmund – Spitzkoppe (195km)
We had a restful start with the great provided breakfast. Packed up and headed for the supermarket then walked along the beach waiting for the aquarium to open at 10am. We saw camels near the beach to add another animal … Continue reading
Swakopmund (150km)
We bought a permit for the Welwitschia Plains scenic drive in the Namib-Naukluft Park. The permit was never checked but at least it came with information as to what we would see and find. The first stop was at … Continue reading
Sossus Oasis Camp, Sesriem – Swakopmund (379km)
We set off at 8.30am with the first stop at Solitaire (this was backtracking our way in) for a morning coffee and apple crumble cake at the bakery there. We passed through the Tropic of Capricorn at 23.5˚ South. Next … Continue reading
Sossus Oasis Camp, Sesriem (19km)
We joined the tour into the Namib-Naukluft Park at 7.30am. The gates open at 7.30am and there was a long queue. The tour was in an open sided 4WD and it was very cold – we were thankful for our … Continue reading
Windhoek – Sossus Oasis Camp, Sesriem (322km)
First stop was a mall as we didn’t realise how cold it will be overnight, down to about 5c or less but in the mid/high 20s during the day. We also scored a few more things from the supermarket. Finally … Continue reading
Cape Town – Windhoek, Namibia (12 km)
3.45am alarm for our ride to the airport only to find our flight had been delayed 1hr15 and now departs at 7.15am. It was an easy 2hr flight, in a small 36 seater jet, to Windhoek. Immigration was very slow … Continue reading
Cape Town – Day 6
We easily caught an Uber to make the 9am sailing to Robben Island. A bus took us to sights around the island – Leper colony (and last remaining building – a church) – a quarry where one day the prisoners … Continue reading
Cape Town – Day 5 – 266km
Today we drove southeast to the coastal town of Hermanus in the hope of seeing some whales. On the way down we took the beautiful coastal route from Strand to Rooiels to Betty’s Bay and Kleinmond before reaching Hermanus. There … Continue reading
Cape Town – Day 4 – 170km
Today we did a clockwise drive around the Southern or Cape Point Peninsular. We drove east through town and then south on the M3 to Muizenberg to see the colourfully painted Victorian bathing chalets. It’s also a popular surfing beach … Continue reading
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