Southern Namibia Advice Please
Posted: Tue May 17, 2016 2:14 pm
We would like to explore the Southern part of Namibia and Northern Cape in August 2016. I know the Northern Cape well... will watch flowers ... (see pics), visit the Groen/Spoeg area (camp just about on the beach... see pic) and once again camp in the Richtersveld National Park... (see pic)
Is there anyone who could advise me on Southern Namibia... have only briefly driven through Southern Namibia on my way from the Mier Area to Northern Cape.
We will enter Namibia with the pontoon at Sendelingsdrift. (i) Are there any camping sites on the Namibian side of the Orange River (E.g. opposite De Hoop and Richtersberg) ? (ii) I see from posts on this site that one could drive up (short distance?) the Gamkap River bed... I saw pictures of an overhanging rock in that area. Could you camp there? (iii) Is it possible to drive in the Fish River Canyon myself? (iv) The scenery from Rosh Pinah to Aus seems to be magnificent. (v) The Canyon Roadhouse apparently provides good camping and a view on the Canyon... any other recommended camping sites in the area? (vi) We would like to visit Luderitz... haven't been there yet. The wind is apparently strong, making camping unpleasant?
In summary, we would appreciate hints on travelling from Sendelingsdrift, covering the area east of the Fish River Canyon, Canyon itself, South and West of the Canyon as well as the Luderitz area.
We set aside 14 days in total... Northern Cape and area in Namibia as mentioned.
Is there anyone who could advise us on the Namibia area... roads to travel or not to travel, how much time to set aside within the planned period, where to overnight and must sees. We have Tracks for Africa but lose our way easily.
Thank you for the privilege to be part of the Forum. If I could, I am more than willing to share any travel experiences.
Thank you very much.
Jaap
Is there anyone who could advise me on Southern Namibia... have only briefly driven through Southern Namibia on my way from the Mier Area to Northern Cape.
We will enter Namibia with the pontoon at Sendelingsdrift. (i) Are there any camping sites on the Namibian side of the Orange River (E.g. opposite De Hoop and Richtersberg) ? (ii) I see from posts on this site that one could drive up (short distance?) the Gamkap River bed... I saw pictures of an overhanging rock in that area. Could you camp there? (iii) Is it possible to drive in the Fish River Canyon myself? (iv) The scenery from Rosh Pinah to Aus seems to be magnificent. (v) The Canyon Roadhouse apparently provides good camping and a view on the Canyon... any other recommended camping sites in the area? (vi) We would like to visit Luderitz... haven't been there yet. The wind is apparently strong, making camping unpleasant?
In summary, we would appreciate hints on travelling from Sendelingsdrift, covering the area east of the Fish River Canyon, Canyon itself, South and West of the Canyon as well as the Luderitz area.
We set aside 14 days in total... Northern Cape and area in Namibia as mentioned.
Is there anyone who could advise us on the Namibia area... roads to travel or not to travel, how much time to set aside within the planned period, where to overnight and must sees. We have Tracks for Africa but lose our way easily.
Thank you for the privilege to be part of the Forum. If I could, I am more than willing to share any travel experiences.
Thank you very much.
Jaap