Disaster or not? With an empty fridge and no more desire for wasteland (our next planned campsite would have been behind Solitaire in the wasteland) we decided to drive two days earlier to Swakopmund and arrange our things. We checked in at Sophia Dale Base Camp a bit outside the town of Swakopmund. We tried
Tok Tokkie Trails The prospect of walking through the desert for three days at the Tok Tokkie Trails and sleeping under the stars delighted us. It was obvious to us that we wanted to book the trip. Unfortunately, there was no offer in the days that fit perfectly with our route, but that did not
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
