Namibia - Part 1

Hi guys... I'm back again. Although we are close to my last adventures in Africa, today we are speaking about my highlight during these 3 months. Today, I'm taking you to Namibia!!!

Namibia is a quite big country which bordering South Africa from the north. Namibia's population is around 1,5 milion people, whom 15% are infected by HIV (in accord to Wikipedia). The country owns loads of stunning natural landscapes (with mountains, rocks and desert) and an amazing fauna and flora. Surely is one of the best options for those who like to venture themselves into unknown places seeking for adventure (like me).

Well... everything has started in the school (as usual) when I joined two other friends (a russian guy and a suiss guy) as crazy as me. We started our research by the wisest person I’ve ever met… Google.com; and in a few days we already had our route. Our second step was to rent a car, and so we went for renting the cheapest one we found.

Our small desert car!

That wasn’t our best idea, unfortunately, because the car were very small, and not strong enough for namibian roads. Here I can give you the first advertisement: if you can, you'd better rent a big car with big tires, because in Namibia you are driving on gravel roads, mostly… so is better to drive a big car (either you have money or more people to join you on the trip), like a Toyota Hilux. Other useful tip is: you must arrange a GPS, updated with information of both countries.

Full of courage and disposition we started our journey, leaving Cape Town via N7. Our first stop was at Cederberg in a fantastic camping side called Gecko Creek (with hot water shower, warm tend, good internet and a real scary wolf). So, we spent our first night in that magical place, enjoying the brightest night sky I've ever saw in my life.

Firts accommodation!

Keep driving on N7, through the north, and you will pass reach the charmous and colorful Springbook, and if you have time make a short stop over that beautiful city. 

The way is too long but very pleasant. Nevertheless you must be ready to stay in the car for hours... so keep a good music on, unless you want to get bored. 

When we got at the border, the proceeds were very simple and fast; just keep your passport in hands (check if you need a visa, though you'll have to pay N$400,00 for driving in namibian roads) and with a new stamp you are able to go ahead into the Namibian B1.

Namibia has some magnificent landscapes, so be ready with your camera anytime. As there are few cities by the road, you'd better keep you a fully tank, whenever you find a gas station. The main cities you will find during the way are: Keetmanshoop and Mariental; in that last one you find better accommodations.

About food, you may have some few difficulties… because it is really rare to find a restaurant by the road; so is better to keep with you some snacks as hunger-killers (chocolate, biscuits, chips…).

So guys... I'll keep your curiosity about Namibia to my next post!!! See you later!!!