Moonraker – Wild at Heart
The weekend was upon me once again, as I planned to put in the notorious longer run.
A back-to back-session ensued with 45 kilometres due on Saturday and 35 kilometres on Sunday. On Friday evening...
Night walk in the Namib Desert
The beam of the
flashlight penetrates the darkness, illuminating a small section of the gravel
plain south of the seasonal Swakop River. North of the river the lights of
Swakopmund are blinking. Waves can be...
Camping at Oanob Dam
There are not many places in Namibia where you have such a variety of things to do while camping. We swam, fished, hiked, kayaked and enjoyed sleeping outside under the stars at...
Dirt roads, desert & starlit dinner
“Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.” – John Muir
As we drove around the curve towards Spreetshoogte Pass and caught the first...
If you master this one you are fit to drive anywhere – Van Zyl’s...
The view from the top of the mountain pass is overwhelming. The magnificent vast desert scenery spreads out far below, and the dry Marienfluss riverbed meanders through it. Now is the time to take...
On the Road: From the wild horses into the arms of the spectacular Namib...
Follow the Namib Desert Route through some of the most scenic roads on the continent . . .
It’s a good feeling to hit the road again after a restful stop at Klein Aus...
Spreetshoogte Pass
Referred to as the steepest pass in Namibia, it offers astounding views and a scenic gateway to the Namib Desert, the Spreetshoogte Pass. Situated between Nauchas and Solitaire, the pass roves into the Rantberge...