Kaokoland and Damaraland – North West Namibia . Truly Africa’s ‘last unspoiled paradise”
Some guys can’t seem to get enough. Jon and Alan did the tour with Wildwood in May last year and had such a blast they invited two good mates to join them on a private tour this May.
It was awesome to see the two inexperienced off-roaders almost instantly get the hang of the tough desert terrain. After eleven days riding sandy two-track, rocky mountain goat tracks and never ending dry river beds I reckon the lads are good for Dakar ’25. (maybe ’26)
We started and ended the tour in the gorgeous German town of Swakopmund on the Skeleton Coast, before heading inland to the Spitzkoppe rock formations. The two new lads were thrown into the deep end and we held nothing back, including the treacherous van Zyl’s Pass decent into the Marienfluss Plains.
Famous old car wrecks of the Twyfelfontein Conservancy
Brandberg Mountains in the distance. Highest mountain range in Namibia.
After a mammoth day of riding, including the majestic Puros Canyons and Hoanib River Trail, the Ongongo Springs / Warmquelle Pools are the ultimate place to wallow with a cold beer and chat about the day. Chat about the abundance of wild game in the Hoanib including desert elephants, giraffe, oryx and more.
Giraffe on the Hoanib River Trail
Catching up with old mates – The lost men of the Kaokoland (Giribes Plains)
Puros Canyons – Pictures just do it justice and a true highlight to visit
Jan Joubert se Koppie – Lookout above the Hoarusib River on route to Puros Town
Orupembe Shop no.1 – Well the only shop and it has very little besides warm beer and tins of baked beans.
Orupembe Shop no.1 – Well the only shop and it has very little besides warm beer and tins of baked beans. And even a fairly cool Coke on this visit.
Legendary Epupa Falls on the Kunene River. North of the river (left in pic is Angola)
Kunene River Trail separates Namibia to the south and Angola to the north
A new camp for 2024, Erongo Rocks Camp Site. Our first time and for sure a regular on our future tours. What stunning camping sites with unique bath rooms and cooking areas hidden amongst the giant boulders.
Spitzkoppe in the background
