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On Sunday morning we started the 516 km north via the towns of Okahandja, Otjwarongo and Tsumeb to the Sachsenheim Guest Farm (+264 67 230011) (Cost: N$60.00 pppn + $15.00 pv) (Location: S18 44.809 E17 15.670) On Namibian roads it is wise to be on the lookout for animals next to road. The biggest danger is in Kudus that can easily jump a 3 m fence to cross the road. You really don’t want a Kudu through the front window. The second problem is warthogs. A warthog under you vehicle lift the wheels of the road, you loose control and end up in the ditch. If you keep your eyes open you may also be as lucky as we were when we saw four cheetah's on the stretch between Okahandja and Otjivarongo. We pulled over and ... read more

We travelled the 707 km between Kang and Arebbusch Lodge in Windhoek. Formalities at the border went smoothly. On entering Namibia a road tax has to be paid for every vehicle. The are no toll roads in Namibia and most roads, even gravel road are in good condition. The exception are the roads in Etosha Park and the Namib Naukluft Park. Arebbush Travel Lodge (+264 61 252255) (S22 36.677 E17 05.158) offers chalets and camping sites. The ablution facilities at the camp were in excellent condition and very clean. The evening we decided to go to Joe’s Beergarden, a steakhouse with an African theme. The meals were great and the portions massive. Value for money.... read more

Midmorning we departed from Johannesburg to Kang in Botswana with a Pajero and two Landies. Kang is a small village along the Trans-Kalahari Highway. Due to donkeys and cattle on the road, it is not advisable to drive at night. We decided to stay over at the Kang Ultra-Stop Filling Station (+267 6517294) (S23 40.921 E22 45.999) that offers a range of diffrent types of accommodation at a range of prices. Credit cards are generally accepted but my Master Card did not work, so it was useful to have cash (South African Rand) available to pay for the petrol and accommodation. ... read more

During April 2002 a group of us travelled by motorbike, car and with 2 Gyros from South Africa via Windhoek and Swakopmund to Sossusvlei Namibia. See also my posts on "Desert Run" I had the opportunity to fly with Eugene in his Gyro from Sesriem over Sossusvlei. "Vlei" is an Afrikaans word that means Marsh, but Sossusvlei is not a marsh, but rather a series of dead-end lakes for the infrequent floods of the Tsauchab River. The water dries up quickly under the Namib sun leaving the parched clay bed. As the dunes shift, they may cut off some of the old lakes such as Dooie Vlei (Dead Vlei) where the remains of ancient trees can still be seen. There are a number of accommodation options in the area with Sesriem Camp operated by Namibia Wildlife ... read more