Welcome to mass tourism in Sossus Vlei The contrast and the shock could not be bigger. A moment ago we were still traveling alone in a dreamlike environment with a reduced pulse rate. After a drive over a terrible dirt road (‘African Massage’) we arrived in the Mecca of tourist hustle and bustle: Sesriem. In […]
D 707 – a spectacular road When we left Klein-Aus Vista, we had no clue what to expect.On our way to the Tiras Mountains we had planned to drive along the ‘D707’. This D-road is legendary. The colors, the mountains, this vastness. It is simply unbelievable how beautiful this impression is while driving.Namibia challenges us
Lüderitz District The Fish River Canyon was the most southern point of our trip. We now drove northwest towards Aus or Klein-Aus Vista. We wanted to stay there for four nights to slow down a bit and to relax in between. In addition, this place is perfect for day trips to Lüderitz and Kolmanskop. Luckily,
The second largest canyon in the world The Fish River Canyon is the second largest canyon in the world. Situated near the border to South Africa, it stretches over 27 km through the countryside. In terms of area, it clearly surpasses the Grand Canyon. Fish River Canyon is not so deep. We were very curious
The blood pressure rises The preparation of the Land Cruiser was on schedule. Guido spent a few more days with a friend and her daughter in Swakopmund. From there, he headed to Windhoek on Nov. 4th to spend the last night before Sonja’s arrival near the airport. Both were ready for the starting adventure. The
Bilbo the Land Cruiser Our car, a Land Cruiser 76 Station Wagon, already had some useful modifications on board. Firstly, there is an OME-suspension, a drawer system, a pull-out for a fridge, a large fuel tank, and finally a roof rack.We deliberately chose a 4-door wagon over the long 2-door Troopy, Land Cruiser 78. The
3,2,1 and our sabbatical starts! We knew that we wanted to plan as little as possible – but as much as necessary – long before we started the journey. The path is the destination, and we want to surrender to the flow of life. Sounds kind of pathetic, but it fits our idea of a
