This is the story of our journey through Southwest Africa also known as Namibia a 4x4ing experience that everyone should have on their bucket list. Navigating your way through the rather challenging, rocky terrain of Namibia.
There are a variety of ways of travelling through Namibia from Overlander trucks, back packing or 4x4ing, each having it's own advantages and for any kind of tourist.
Travelling from Swakopmund Northwards through the Skeleton Coast onto what is known as the Marienvluss, then moving east along the border of Namibia and Angola towards Epupa Falls.
From Epupa falls we made our way to Etosha National Park then towards the final destination of the Caprivi for some serious Tiger Fishing.
In our case we decided to go in our Land Rover Discovery and the Imagine Comfort Van equipped with everything you need to encounter any challenge heading your way including a sufficient amount food, water and fuel as well a few extra tires which were nearly not enough…
The Imagine Comfort Van has a gas stove top, a basin, kitchen unit, fridge, freezer a double bed, gas geyser and a portable potti all at your disposal to make the journey all the more comforting.
So off we went…
Making our way to our first stop known as the Skeleton Coast, not what we expected to see but its exactly what you would imagine when visiting a place as ominous as the Skeleton Coast.
The Skeleton coast is well known as a graveyard for a multitude of shipwrecks that can be found littering the coastline.
First week in and around Puros we experienced our first set back.
The wheel bearing from the caravan managed to pop off, the wheel rolled under the back of the caravan allowing the momentum to bounce the caravan and rolling it in the process. I realized my first life lesson, (1) there will always be setbacks in life the important thing is to stay focused pick yourself back up and keep going.
Nobody was hurt in the process…
(2) There will always be better times waiting around the corner, moments that are meant to be cherished. (Apricot Sunset of Namibia)
Sightings around Northern Namibia:
Jackal buzzard
Verreaux’s (Black) Eagle
Desert elephant
A flower found along the way.
This is the reason why a 4x4 is necessary for navigating these kinds of routes in Northern Namibia. The route from Puros to the Marienvluss.
The important thing is to (3) imagine and discover endless possibilities on your journey.
(4) There will always be traffic along the way.
Nothing a little Duct tape and pop rivets cannot fix. (5) At times a little patch up is all you need to get up and continue the Journey.
The Marienvluss
Arrived at the famous Red Drum in Namibia.
Work of an artist that can be found along the way.
(6) Surviving during the toughest of times is possible.
Arriving at Epupa Falls
The breath taking sight that is Epupa Falls:
African Fish Eagle
Black Backed Jackal - Etosha Nationa Park (Olifant's Hek Waterhole)
Herd of Eland In Etosha National Park
An Elephant in Etosha National Park.
Secretary Bird
Dust storm
Springbuck
Giraffe's drinking water
Sable (Rare species of Antelope)
This is considered to be another rare sighting on the Southern African Landscape the Bush Pig.
Pearl Spotted Owl
Lilac breasted roller
Navigating our way through a dust storm.
Tree Squirrel
White Rhino
White Rhino
Always remember that no matter how tough the journey becomes just keep moving on as you never know what opportunities are waiting around the corner.
And finally (7) hang on until the end and you will be rewarded according to your efforts!!!
5Kg Tiger Fish
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