Another day bites the dust

After a hot, blustery, grit-in-the-teeth kind of day, (great for getting laundry dried quickly, though!) the wind finally subsided at sunset.

Staying an extra day here allowed us to take a breather from life on the road. We’re now re-charged and ready for the next leg of the trip. Next stop, Keetmanshoop for provisions, and then on to Kolmanskop to camp.

Some travel tips so far:

1. If you’re intending to cross the border into Namibia at Mata Mata, you need to get your passport stamped at Tweerivieren. Remember to take your permit with you to the border post.

2. If you stay over at Nossob, don’t miss the hide and waterhole. It is lit up at night and seems to attract many animals. We had a spectacular sighting of a brown hyena there.

3. Pack lip ice and heel balm. It’s dry here!

4. Deflate tyres to at least 1.9 kPa for your own comfort and to prevent punctures.

5. Kalahari Game Lodge is a great place to stay. It is 16km from the border at Mata Mata. Campsites are private and facilities well maintained. There’s a beautifully cool swimming pool for some respite from the heat.