We can also recommend some excellent day trips including one which visits the marine sanctuary of Sandwich Harbour, a unique environment comprising towering dunes, a freshwater lagoon and the wild Atlantic Ocean.
Discover the delights and impressive scenery of the Succulent Karoo Desert on this half day trip to Kubub and Gondwana Sperrgebiet Rand Park, min.
Dehydration can cause very serious problems, it is totally avoidable, so dont let this spoil your holiday!
No power at sites. NamibRand is bordered by the Naukluft Park in the west and the impressive Nubib Mountain range in the East. very nice campsite in the middle of the desert and mountain area.
Succulent species such as euphorbias, aloes and annuals, can be found in the drier areas of the country and meadows of wild flowers are a famous visitor attraction each spring in the Namaqualand region. The Western Cape has more of a temperate climate with rain all year round and a cooler average temperature than the tropical regions of the north and east coast.
The main reasons for this success have been a constant effort to attract foreign investment and a reasonably sensible approach to the exploitation of natural resources. 140pppn. About 10 campsites, near desert horse inn.
Shortly afterwards, the ANC and the PAC (Pan African Congress) were banned and a vote was taken on withdrawing from the British Commonwealth.
Gets cold at night, and can get windy.
Both tribes moved south in the 18th century to escape Lozi tribal oppression in Zambia.
The National Party won the 1948 election on an apartheid platform; apartheid literally means a \state of being apart\.
Lderitz is just 120 km away and the ghost town of Kolmanskop only 115 km (tar road). The Boer population mounted another rebellion against the British who eventually brought in Lords Roberts & Kitchener with an army of 450,000. 
The east coast beaches offer excellent surfing and swimming opportunities from safe and unspoiled beaches. Deposits of copper and nickel are present as well as small amounts of gold, manganese, iron ore and coal.
South Africa is home to an amazing variety of flora and fauna taking advantage of every niche including the Atlantic & Indian Ocean coastlines, grassy plains and lush meadows and the mountains of the Drakensberg. The surrounding area offers a selection of hiking trails to explore. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. There was a hot shower and the ablution was very clean and smell so nice. If you do develop flu-like symptoms, or feel at all unwell, during your holiday or after your return home, you must make sure that your doctor knows that you have recently travelled in a malaria area. The width of the coastal plain varies; in Luderitz it is almost 300km wide whereas it is almost none existent in the Kaokoveld area to the north where the mountains reach almost to the sea. For teenagers 13 years and older we charge the adult rates.
Flush toilets and hot-water showers are available at the communal ablution block.
The coastal weather is unpredictable, and this area is blanketed with fog for up to 9 months of the year!
This is a great stopover if you are heading to or from Luderitz.
The Brandberg is also known as Fire Mountain, so named because the western face glows a vivid and beautiful red in the face of the setting sun. The new mines led to a rush of European immigrants and a migration of black labour from all over the country.
Beautiful campsite, nice bathroom.
To date, thirteen former livestock farms have been rehabilitated into a single continuous natural habitat.
The leader of this republic, Retief, approached the Zulu King Dingaan who agreed to allow the Boer to establish their republic here. Several hiking trails run through the valley; the Vista Trail leads to a lookout point where you can watch the sun disappear behind the distant horizon at the far end of vast desert plains.
Still as described earlier.
The situation deteriorated further with the discovery of gold in Witwatersrand, near the present day Johannesburg. Nice spacious campsite with clean and neat ablution facilities. I wont recommend products/places if I havent used & loved myself. The South African Rand is split into 100 cents.
nice swimming pool.
Restaurant and bar and very basic shop.
The owner is enthusiastic about biking and the trails are beautiful.
Due to geological forces of the desert, this deserted town has been taken over by sand making it a popular photographic spot for tourists. Each of the ten sites is equipped with a tap, table with benches, grill and windbreak.
Bring plenty of memory cards and a spare camera battery as these items may not be available in some of the more remote areas of Botswana. Only Good thing was most people disappeared during the day .
The "green" view makes the hike well worth the effort.
Travel via self-drive safaris, fly-in holidays or guided tours here is usually safe and relatively uncomplicated, the infrastructure is excellent with well-maintained main roads, frequently situated fuel stations and a wide variety of shops and accommodation establishments.
Drive on the B4 main road to Luderitz, 2km west of the town Aus you will see the sign for Klein Aus Vista turn off on your left. Around 1600AD Bantu speaking cattle raisers from the Zambezi occupied the North and West of Namibia, these people were known as the Herero tribe. Price still N$140pppn. The campsite boasts a clean and well equipped space with braai facilities, running water, a picnic table with benches, and a windbreak.
The Wild Horses of the Namib have roamed this harsh habitat since 1915 and are an experience one should not miss.
Neutral coloured casual clothing (shorts/shirts) for everyday wear, stout shoes (with soles thick enough to protect against thorns and for walking), light waterproof jacket for the rainy season, warm jumper/ fleece for winter or for the more temperate regions, warm long trousers for winter, two sets of good casual clothes for evening dining where appropriate, towel, broad brimmed hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, plenty of film & spare battery, binoculars, reliable torch, sleeping bag if camping. On nights when the moon is a slender curve, look up at Orion's belt; find the Southern Cross and wonder.
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The Cape Floral Kingdom is found in the Western Cape and is home to the unique \fynbos\ (fine bush) vegetation of which the Protea, South Africa\s National Flower, is one species.
This moisture sustains many varied and fascinating species of plant and animal including the toktokkie beetle which has an interesting method of gathering the water from the condensing fog.
A spectacular canyon set in the wide, flat plains of southern Namibia; Fish River Canyon is the one of the deepest in the world and has been likened to the Grand Canyon of Arizona, USA.
Stars are incredible!
In 1949 the ANC began to move towards open resistance and more physical methods of objection to this unethical state of government. 
Surprise. half of the campingplaces staid empty.We did the red hike, not very special. Malaria is not present throughout the whole of South Africa, but areas where prophylaxis should be taken include KwaZulu-Natal, areas of the north coast, Kruger National Park and the Botswana & Mozambique border areas.
There are two main river systems feeding Botswana, one is the Okavango and the other the Chobe river. South West Africa (now Namibia) was taken from German control and became part of South Africa under mandate from the League of Nations following the end of WWI.
The camps are ideal for travellers exploring the region or travelling to and from Luderitz. While some have attributed this partly to the legacy of apartheid, increasingly many attribute it to the failure of the current government\s policies. The coastal region receives only 15 to 100mm of rain per year. The little rain that falls in Botswana arrives in the summer months of October to April, usually as tropical thunderstorms, the cloud generally building in the early afternoon and the rain falling as a steady curtain a few hours later. The Caprivi Strip is characterised by Mopane woodlands, acacia belts and grasslands as well as reed-beds near the rivers. In ages past it was sculpted by the Fish River, which now exists as a mere trickle flowing at the bottom of the magnificent canyon. Synonymous with some of Africas most breathtaking locations, the Reserve originated in 1992 as the dream of J.A.
The South African Rand is legal tender in Namibia which makes changing money prior to arrival much easier for visitors.
The beetle stands with its behind raised in the air and waits for the fog droplets to condense on its carapace and flow into its mouth!
Hospital treatment in large cities of South Africa is good but can be expensive. Bookings for Namib Dune Star Camp can only be done via reservations at the moment. Only solar at ablution.
Clean but few ablutions, hot water, ice, wood, and unfriendly front of house. Windhoek is home to approximately three hundred and fifty thousand people, an extremely small capital by global standards.
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The mix of cultures, cuisines and activities will have even the most small-town visitor embracing life in the concrete jungle. Botswana is a malaria area and recommended prophylaxis should be taken.
South Africa maintained control over Namibia despite growing international pressure from 1950 onwards. More foreign workers and local people moved into the area drawn by promises of work, although these immigrants were not allowed any vote within the communities.
Learn More. Normal beach wear such a shorts & T-shirts are useful for the coast, as are sarongs and hats as the sun is very strong. 
The best way to avoid malaria is to avoid being bitten by the mosquitoes that carry the parasite. Discover the delights and impressive scenery of the Succulent Karoo Desert on this tour to Kubub, Gondwana Sperrgebiet Rand Park and God's Window, min.
The lodge building is amazing: in wood, lots of terasses, .nice little swimmingpool, for recidencestaying only !! Damaraland offers spectacular scenery and a variety of attractions ranging from fascinating geological formations to unique vegetation and the only UNESCO world heritage site in Namibia, the largest collection of ancient rock art in Southern Africa. The Namibian legal system is based on the Roman-Dutch rule of law, and the constitution was drawn up for independence with UN recommendations in 1990. Nice bathrooms and dishes/laundry area.
Areas of aloe plants, euphorbias and quiver trees are found in the south and buffalo and camel thorn acacias grow along watercourses.
In 1924 the National Party, under the leadership of the staunch supporter of Afrikaner independence, Hertzog, merged with the South African National Party to form a fusion government.
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There are approximately another 8,500 fynbos species including many Erica and heath varieties. Moffat was the first person to record a written version of the Tswana language, in the Roman alphabet. Several opinions are offered for the origin of the present name; the most popular of these is that sometime before 1840 Jonker Afrikaner, a Nama leader, named the area Winterhoek, after the farm in South Africa where he was born. Price $N140 pp.
There is solar electricity in the ablutions, which are modern and very well maintained. Fuel can be purchased with credit cards, but cash is still the preferred method of payment. Please ask us for advice on restaurants, the more popular ones should be booked in advance and we are happy to do this for you.
The most windy place!!
We offer hot-water showers and flush toilets while the courtesy of Mother Nature provides space and grace. The rich mineral deposits and the countries strategic importance was enough incentive for the colonists to hold onto power for as long as possible. Botswana is dominated by the dry Kalahari Desert thirst land.
200 NAD per night for 2 persons in a car.
Unfortunately not a single horse . Nice campsite and a great place for hiking, both short and longer hikes. Nature enthusiasts will be awed by Cape Towns lavish beauty. Botswana is bordered by Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe and at the extreme North Eastern tip by Zambia.
we stayed in the campsite which was much cheaper, its 130ppr but we payed Half price cause they didnt have a place.
As most of Botswanas camps and lodges are in areas with very low populations, there are very few incidences of guests contracting malaria.
Wifi good when it works in the Lodge.
Stayed two nights at site 10, has the most privacy!
The protectorate was known as Becuanaland.
Today, Namibias population numbers around 1.7 million with approximately 25% living in urban areas.
You will remember these sunsets.
It was around this time that Britain began to take an interest in the more lucrative areas of Namibia and in 1867 the country annexed the guano islands off the coast of Angra Pequena in order to exploit the guano for fertiliser. The ANC and PAC had direct support from black African governments (except Malawi & Swaziland).
3 persons per excursion).
The vegetation across the country varies considerably from acacia dominant savannah in the south and central regions to Mopane, silver leaf and Zimbabwean teak in the north and marula and baobab on the salt pans.
They are well marked and take you through the wildly romantic scenery of the Aus Mountains. At both times of year the wildlife is usually very exciting and the heat is not extreme.
Duration: between 2 and 5 hours.
Desert Horse Campsite is beautiful at sunset when the sun highlights the rocky formations and transforms the sky into a dusty pink colour with the sound of barking geckoes in the background. The Okavango River starts life as the Kubango where its headwaters are swollen each rainy season in the highlands of Angola. Well known for the scenic walking trails and 80 km of mountain bike tracks. Namibian dollars are difficult to get hold of outside the country and it is easier to purchase cash in South African Rand before travelling. White or bright colours are not advised, neither are army camouflage uniforms or army hats. Namibia offers a diverse range of highlights; from the lush northern Caprivi Strip and the wildlife of Etosha National Park to the vast Namib Desert and the desolate Skeleton Coast, Namibian safaris have something for everyone.
For more Namibia inspiration check out Jubass Journey video: Disclosure: Please note that some of the links above are affiliate links, and at no additional cost to you, I earn a commission if you make a purchase. Each of the sites is equipped with a water tap, table with benches, fireplace with grid and windshelter There are clean and neat ablution facilities to service the 10 sites with gas heated showers and flush toilets. The cold waters swelling up from the Antarctic are rich in plankton and sustain plentiful shoals of anchovy, pilchard and mackerel as well as the larger tuna and swordfish and rock lobster and oysters. These nomadic people lived a generally peaceful and isolated existence until the widespread settlement of Khoikhoi farmers around 80,000 BC.
Try your hand at one of the glamorous casinos, explore every nightclub lining the party capital of Long street, or give yourself time to unravel any stress at one of a number of luxury hotels and spas.
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The wild horses came to visit while we were there. Over the years the commercial emphasis has shifted from cattle to game ranching, this is due to the high incidence of drought and the fact that game animals are infinitely better able to cope with these harsh conditions than cattle.
Namibia was put under German protection in 1884 following conflict between Germany and Britain and the boundaries were finally agreed in 1890 between the British in neighbouring Becuanaland (Botswana), the Portugese in Angola and the Germans. 160 pp/pn. Other notable buildings in Windhoek include St Marys Cathedral and the Turnhalle Building. The Brandberg with a height of 2 579 meters in the southern Kunene Region is Namibias highest mountain, while the Fish River Canyon in the far south is the second largest canyon on earth.
Game species found in the reserve include gemsbok, mountain and plains zebra, springbok, red hartebeest, bat-eared fox, spotted hyena, cape fox and African wildcat. The ghost town of Kolmanskop is a 110km drive from camp and also a must-see attraction. If you are a mountain biker you should definitely stop here. There followed conflicts with the KhoiSan for the best grazing land and water holes. Children up to 5 years old are free of charge; for children between the age of 6 and 13 years we charge 50 per cent of the B&B rate. The earliest inhabitants of Namibia were the San, also known as bushmen, a small number of whose descendants still survive in remote areas of the country living a traditional, nomadic lifestyle. Pros: Higher chances of excellent game viewing, cooler, few mosquitoes in the north.
Gaborone has a university, the National Assembly chambers, museum, gallery and international airport.
Although common around this time, the strong winds made it almost impossible to cook and very cold once the sun set. The main lodge looked great and has a pool.
All sites have fire rings, water taps, picnic tables, and wind breaks. The Namib Desert, meaning vast place in the local Nama language is where the country takes its name and is the oldest desert in the World, with reputedly some of the highest sand dunes on Earth. Its very open and the wind can really whip up.
No electric at sites. In 1914 South Africa found itself at war with Germany, by default in its role as part of the British empire.
All in all you should stay here instead of Lderitz. In the morning you might get an early wake-up call from the sociable weavers tweeting away in their massive nests but its all to your benefit because as soon as the Namib sun rises it gets hot real quick, so best you get an early start to the day.
Camping is $N 100 per person.
Visitors have an excellent chance of seeing these animals in the many private game reserves as well as the National Parks.
The Bayei were the first to migrate. We managed with an Iveco 4x4 Motorhome - slowly does it. You can sit under YOUR TREE and enjoy the stars. (Morning/afternoon, 1-2 hours).
note for cyclists: the campsite is far from thr recrption about 2,5 kms and its a sandy road. A 100x150m galloping horse has been set in stone on the plains of Klein-Aus Vista Lodge in south-western Namibia in honour of Namibias century-old population of wild horses. The Kalahari Desert itself dominates the south and west, although with an average of 250mm rain per annum it is less a true desert and more a savannah grassland. With the Johannesburg city skyline having most of the tallest buildings on the continent and contains the hearts of many international organizations. These plants sustain a wide variety of animals in the Kalahari Desert area including springbok, hartebeest, gemsbok, eland and many smaller species. Paid 160N$ p.p.
Windhoek, or windy corner, is a corruption of this name. If you are a surfer or general beach lover and you plan to venture up one of the fynbos rich coastlines, make a choice between the glassy, tropical East coast and the wild, relentless West. Get inspired and receive our exclusive specials, Visit the SA Dept of Health for Covid-19 updates, * Select the room/s you are interested in.
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