In November and December of last year (2019), we loaded our Jeep Wrangler and headed north out of Cape Town, destination Namibia and the Kunene River, her border with Angola.
A 15-day safari that was mainly designed around photographing the various destinations within Namibia that we had no photographs of or were running low of stock photographs. Over the 15-day period, we managed to rack up 6402.43 kilometres (or 3978.28 miles) with an average speed of just 42 km/h, a truly wonderful time was had.
Our route and destinations visited were as follow;
- Orange River
- Wolvedans Game Reserve
- Swakopmund
- Spitzekoppe
- Doros Crater
- Hoanib River
- Opuwo
- Epupa Falls
- Etosha National Park
- Erindi Private Game Reserve
- Namib Naukluft
- Fish River canyon
Over the next few weeks and months, we will be adding travel information, detailed route maps and KML files, as well as photographs and opinions on each of the destinations visited. When new posts have been published we will notify all via FaceBook and Twitter
Below is a map with the exact routing that was travelling, it is just near fish River canyon that our Garmin had a bit of a miss-fire and did not record the short journey from there to the South African border.
Cape Town To The Kunene And Back Again
Wolwedans Boulders Camp
Wolwedans Boulders Camp is best for a 2-night stay and is ideally booked in combination with 1 or 2 nights at any of the other camps in the dunes, which makes for the ultimate dessert experience, sleeping a maximum of 8 guests in 4 spacious tents.
Boulders Camp is located within the private and spectacular NamibRand Nature Reserve.
Büllsport Guestfarm
Büllsport Guestfarm is the perfect option for those who want a bit more of a private experience but without sacrificing location and activities. A small swimming pool is available.
Büllsport is located 155 kilometres drive from Sossusvlei and offers up farm-style accommodation with hiking, horse riding and 4x4 safari activities. Highly recommended.
Mushara Lodge
Located only 8kms from the Von Lindequist Gate on the eastern outskirts of the Etosha National Park, Mushara Lodge is ideally situated for travellers visiting the park, 10 thatched chalets are found in a horseshoe shape around the swimming pool.
Mushara Lodge, home to fantastic wildlife sights and safari experiences.
Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp
The Hoanib River Camp is located in Damaraland within a few metres of the iconic Hoanib Riverbed that offers up exceptional sightings of desert wildlife and birdlife.
The Hoanib River and Palmwag concession offer up some of the most amazing scenery to be found in Namibia, a truly wild and remote stretch of land waits.
Ongava Tented Camp
Ongava Tented Camp is situated along the southern boundary of Etosha National Park in a privately owned Ongava Game Reserve, built from stone, canvas and thatch 16 guests are accommodated in Meru-style tents.
Excellent game viewing and safari drives are on offer, Ongava, one of the best lodges in Etosha.
Namutoni Rest Camp
Namutoni offers Accommodation in either comfortable double rooms or bush chalets and is located on the eastern side of Etosha National Park; it centres on an old German Fort, overlooking the famous King Nehale waterhole.
A viewing deck overlooking the watering hole is one of the highlights when staying here.
Namushasha River Lodge
Namushasha River Lodge on the Kwando River offers easy access to Bwabwata National Park and surrounding wildlife and cultural attractions.
The perfect destination from which to explore and experience the magical wildlife and birdlife on display.
Wolwedans Private Camp
Wolwedans Private Camp offers two spacious en-suite bedrooms, a 'Sala' where one can laze away siestas, various decks, and the central lounge, combining a study, living room, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen.