Hello!
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| On the drive from Windhoek to Soussevlei |
I am excited to share with you some of our Namibia adventure. We spent a week exploring the country in a 4x4 with a tent mounted on the roof, and my oh my, did this country blow our expectations out of the water. Continually throughout our travels, we would look at each other and shake our heads, commenting that the surrounding landscape made it seem like we were on a different planet. Namibia is one of the MOST BEAUTIFUL countries I have seen. If it's not on your list (and like me, had no idea where it was even located), you MUST add it.
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| Our campsite at Sossus on Foot |
Soussevlei was on of our first stops, and it might have been my favorite. The massive, firey orange sand dunes, and majestic 900 year dead, still standing trees are one of the most photographed trees in the world for a reason. But, it was also HOT (you have to hike in) - so don't leave camp with more bottled water, dehydration salts and hiking gear than you think you will need (thanks
MEC!)... We stayed a couple hundred kilometers at a stunning farm, which borders a park, and listened to zebra and oryx run wild through the night, under the brightest star-filled sky I have seen. This campground was my husband's favorite of the trip - definitely contact Sossus on Foot
here! They do not advertise, so if you are looking for a quiet, off the mainstream campground, these are your people!
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| Sossus on Foot Sundowers |
On our way from the campground to Soussevlei, we stopped in the small "town" of Solitaire (which is literally a single road, with a gas station/store, and a small restaurant). If you like pie, don't blink and miss this place, because I had the best pie to date while we sat drinking a cold beer (or two) while looking out at the old, sand covered cars.
I wish pictures (below) could actually do the scenery justice, you really need to just experience it!
PS. If you are looking for a 4x4 with roof top tent, check out Camel Car Hire, they were great to deal with. Not to mention, all their vehicles have GPS, so if you find yourself in a bind, they will find you!
Happy Travels! Xx
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| Solitaire |
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| Inside the park on our way to Deadvlei - not pictured, the many oryx. |
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| Dune 45 - these dunes never change shape, and are used as landmarks! |
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| Deadvlei, my heart. |
