Just when I thought Namibia could not get any more exquisite, we arrived at Epupa Falls.
Situated on the Kunene River, Epupa camp shelters amongst the masses of palm and fig trees which line its banks. We are lucky enough to be the guests of friends and owners of Epupa Camp, Wouter and Marlien Van Zyl.
Marlien en Wouter -baie dankie vir jul gasvryheid! Dit is die absolute hoogtepunt van ‘n trip vol hoogtepunte tot dusver!
The heat persists! We use the butterometer to gauge the temperature. On Wednesday night at 7.45pm, it took 5 minutes for the butter to change from firm, cool curls of butter to a little yellow puddle. Last night, it was a little cooler: the butter still had some form by the end of our meal.
We visited nearby Himba villages yesterday which was a fascinating experience.
Tradition meets modernity
Anyone for freshly baked, crispy rolls?
As I type, I can hear rumbles of thunder as dark clouds gather to the east. Anton is out cycling – best he makes haste! Rain will bring welcome relief from the heat and dust. Maybe we will have a cooler night’s sleep tonight.
Tomorrow we leave for Kunene River Lodge. We have heard varying reports about the condition of the scenic but more challenging 4×4 road along the Kunene, and whether it’s advisable to attempt it pulling a caravan. And what about the rain? Will it wash the road away?
Should we? Shouldn’t we? I’ll let you know.
Southern Safari 2 
I am green with envy. The Himba people have always fascinated me.
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The butterometer!! Is that your little silver dish.
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Haha! I know we’re glamping, but I didn’t pack any silver 😉
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