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
Chobe River Camp
Chobe River Camp with 20 tented suites is located on the banks of the famed Chobe River.
A tented camp inspired by the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape, a camp that is also environmentally conscious.
Damara Mopane Lodge
Damara Mopane Lodge is close to Damaraland's more famous attractions, a fantastic option for those who are on a self-drive or guide safari through this stunning region of Namibia.
Perfect for those travelling with the family in tow.
The Desert Grace
The Desert Grace offers guests a more intimate and luxurious affair with the surrounding desert, making it the perfect base from which to explore the surrounding attractions, including the Namib Nauklauft, Sossusvlei dune, Deadvlei and Sesriem Canyon.
A lodge that offers guests stylish and comfortable accommodation, excellent facilities, passionate guides and a variety of safari activities to enjoy. The Desert Grace will provide an unforgettable experience in the heart of the Namibian desert.
Swakopmund Hotel
The Swakopmund Hotel offers up a unique experience in the heart of the city centre; built in and around the old Station Building, the hotel combines architectural beauty with first-world comfort.
Excellent facilities, friendly staff and a casino option for those interested in a late-night round of blackjack.
Hakusembe River Lodge
Hakusembe River Lodge, the perfect destination after a long day travelling the roads of Namibia to simply sit back and relax with a cold beer in hand.
The lodge is all about the surrounding nature, birding and fishing, as well as a relaxing atmosphere.
Hansa Hotel
The Hansa Hotel in the centre of Swakopmund, wrapped in the shape of a timelessly classical building dating from 1905. Centrally located and within walking distance of all attractions.
Steeped in Swakopmund history, the Hansa Hotel offers every modern amenity the discerning traveller could wish for.
Wolwedans Dune Camp
While Wolwedans Dune Camp aims to accommodate those guests in need of relaxed comfort and space, the camp is a more down-to-earth and close-to-nature experience. The camp sleeps a maximum of 12 guests in a perfect setting.
The spectacular NamibRand Nature Reserve awaits with game drives and scenic wonders in every direction.
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.