4X4 Epupa Falls & Down Zyles Pass, Namibia, Ruffcut 169-170
From Sesfontein we travel north thru Opuwu, Swatbooisdrif, to the Kunene River. Then downstream to Epupa Falls for a break before heading south to Okongwati to begin some serious off road down Zyles Pass and into the lovely Marianfluss plains.
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This adventure continues our 4WD in NW Namibia. In this episode, Ben and I, are going to continue to show you how to explore Namibia independently.
Day 10 starts out from the Sesfontein Lodge. We're leaving the fort. To Opuwo because there's no diesel here. It's an easy 123km drive to Opuwo on an actual gravel road. Luxurious compared to our last few days of driving.
Opuwo is a crossroad of local cultures. The 135km dirt road to Swatbooisdrif was well groomed but boring. The only highlight on this stretch of road is the Swatbooisdrif Memorial commutating South Africans that went to Angola for a better life, but were eventually kicked out in the 1920's.
Ben starts his daily search for a remote and free campsite.
Our camp for the night. Where are we? We're near a river. Angola over there. Finally made it. What's the name of the river? Kunene. Comes with a fresh alligator swimming pool.
End of day 10. Yeah, he drinks straight out of the river. Want to try that too? No thanks.
Free push service.
Net fishermen in the river. What about those gators? If they're not afraid of gators then I'm not either.
Curbside street vendors.
When we have to stop for a nature call we discover that there are no isolated spots along this stretch of river.
7 siblings and here comes mom with one more on her back.
From the Kunene riverside free camp we followed the new dirt road NW to Epupa village. Where I insisted that we stay at an upscale US$ 10 pp campsite. The riverside view of the world famous Epupa Falls was a good reason. But more importantly, it was for the luxurious swimming pool.
After a swim it was time to visit the falls. Note that it was the dry season during our visit so the river water levels were very low.
After an easy night we exited luxury and started our drive south towards Okongwati village. At Okongwati we window-shopped the local wares and then stocked up. We then left the dirt road and started on a difficult 4WD track that would take us into the most remote parts of Namibia for over a week.
How these people survive out here is a mystery. Especially with so many children. Every time the locals saw us coming they would run out to meet us. We were potential customers, entertainment, or charity.
The left rear wheel continued to leak slowly. Good thing you invested in a compressor. I do have one. It's somewhere in the car. A good high-end Chinese pump. Oh man, I thought you had a high-end German manufactured precision instrument there.
As the day ware on the track became progressively harder. But just when we thought we were alone, we discovered this fellow in a Toyota Hilux 4x4 rental. We helped him with some roadwork to make the track passable. I don't want to buy that rental when it goes up for sale.
We were at the top of the Zyles Pass and our goal was the Marrianflus valley below. There's the trail.
A desert stone man. Andrew Rogers created this sculpture. The artist created these Men of Kaokoland in the remotest reaches of Namibia. This fellow sits above the track dejected while watching Ben doing roadwork.
We were still not at the bottom. Finally at the bottom of the pass. A spot commemorating many fellow hardcore 4WD aficionados. After a brief stop at the foot of the pass to look at the memorabilia we set off across the Marianflus plains.
Our world changed a lot in a day. We started from a luxury lodge in Epupa and ended the day in a free camp in the lovely and remote Marianflus. We were in a historical savanna film scene out of time. Can it get any better than this?
Score:Nanobot Patrol, Electronica, High Tech World, Song4 -by CineScore
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Khumib to Hoarusib
Day 4 - 16 June
Namibia Travel 4wheel - DJI Mavic 2 Pro / EPIC SCENERY! (Kaokoland, Damaraland, Kunene River)
On our trip through namibia with our Landcruiser we drove to the border of angola across damaraland and kaokoveld for 4 Weeks.
Breathtaking landscapes and places like Spitzkoppe, Zerbra Canyon, Huab River, Hoanib River, Ongongo, Khumib River, Hoarusib, Kunene River, Marien River, Opuwo, Etosha West, Etosha Sud, Okonjima Nature Reserve, Swakopmund. We drove nearly 4000Km with our 4x4 Toyota Landcruiser.
Its about a memory that can stay with you for the rest of your life.
Our gear for this Movie was a DJI Drone (Mavic 2 Pro) with 3 Batteries.
We Flew over 280Km.
For Pictures
-Canon 5D Mark 3 with different lenses.
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Enjoy!
Tracks in the desert- episode 3. Palmwag- Kaokoland-Hoarusib riverbed- Himba village- Epupa falls
Hidden paradise in Namibia - Ongongo Campsite with natural swimming pool!
What a place!
97 km north of Palmwag, there is this hidden paradise with natural swimming pool.
Let's be honest - the campsite is not the most comfortable one, it is not easy to get there, but the views from the cliffs and this natural swimming pool are easily making it to the top 3 campsites we stayed at in Namibia.
We were the only ones to stay there that night in October which made it even more unique experience. Unforgettable!
Have a look at the map:
The video has been shot with Sony DSC RX100 compact camera which I find is the best travel camera on the market. On my blog I discussed the best compact travel cameras available on the market, I will be happy to hear your opinions on this topic
Namibia Part9: Palmwag Concession & Lodge, Sundowner Safari
Day 12 of our Safari: Today we are heading to the Palmwag Lodge, returning to luxury life. Now the tent-safari is over. At 12:00 we arrive in the Lodge. Most of the members of our group are very lucky - now they have a swiming pool for relaxing, maybe a bit decadent in a desert without water.
Anyway, we decide to attend a Sundowner-Safari at 3 pm, very romantic and magic.
At night we have a visitor in the Lodge - an enomous elefant - which we missed during the last days.
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Waterproofe Video Light 40m -
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Namibia safari 4x4 part 3 2016
Namibia 2016, self-drive safari by Iveco 4x4, we arrived at Windhoek and flew to Walvisbaai. There we picked up the Iveco 4x4, which came by roll on roll off boat from Antwerpen harbour, next day we prepared the 4x4 and bought our food for the next days, and off we went up to Swakopmund. We made our tracks with tracks4frica and worked perfectly, First night we camped in the wild nearby Spitzkuppe”. Next stop White Lady lodge near Brandberg it took us 10,5 hours of driving. After this we went to Ethosa. Rihino Ugab camp is the next stop 90 KM took us 9 hours. Next day 112 Km took us 11 hours and camped outside. And back to White lady lodge 153 KM 5 hours off driving Last stop before we pick up our wives at the airport of Windhoek to start the real journey to Botswana and Zambia.
Puros Oropembe D3707 May 2017
After leaving Puros we headed to The Algerian border on the Kunene river via Oropembe. We stayed at the community campsite at Okarohombo. Good facilities but under the main tree, it is covered in huge bugs which come down at sunset and they get into everything and including your hair.Had to move to another tree.
4X4 Epupa Falls past Okongwati, Namibia, Ep 169
From Sesfontein we travel north thru Opuwu, Swatbooisdrif, to the Kunene River. Then downstream to Epupa Falls for a break before heading south to Okongwati to begin some serious off road.
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Video Details
This adventure continues our 4WD in NW Namibia. In this episode, Ben and I, are going to continue to show you how to explore Namibia independently.
Day 10 starts out from the Sesfontein Lodge. We’re off to Opuwo because there's no diesel here. It's an easy 123km drive to Opuwo on an actual gravel road. Luxurious compared to our last few days of driving.
Opuwo is a crossroad of local cultures.
The only highlight on this stretch of road is the Swatbooisdrif Memorial
commutating South Africans that went to Angola for a better life, but were eventually kicked out in the 1920's.
Ben starts his daily search for a remote and free campsite.
Our camp for the night. We’re camped on the Kunene. It comes with a fresh alligator swimming pool.
End of day 10
The next day we get free push service.
Curbside street vendors.
When we have to stop for a nature call we discover that there are no isolated spots along this stretch of river.
From the Kunene riverside free camp we followed the new dirt road
NW to Epupa village. Where I insisted that we stay at an upscale US$ 10 pp campsite. The riverside view of the world famous Epupa Falls was a good reason to stay. But more importantly, it was for the luxurious swimming pool.
After an easy night we exited luxury and started our drive south towards Okongwati village. We then left the dirt road and started on a difficult 4WD track that would take us into the most remote parts of Namibia for over a week.
Every time the locals saw us coming they would run out to meet us. We were potential customers, entertainment, or charity.
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Kaokoveld Part 2 - English
Not knowing, if the Mercedes Sprinter Camperwill make it, we entered the Kaokoveld through the D3707. The start of a wonderful and adventures trip. The night Sky, the small villages, the desert Elephants, the Himba and the riverbeds are some of the highlights. More then just a Road-Movie!
Cool Off, Ongongo Camp Site, Warmquelle, Namibia - 18th of december 2016
Kaokoland 4X4 Trip
Holiday in Kaokoland, Namibia. Hope you enjoy and LIKE & SUBSCRIBE!
Destinations: Epupa Falls, Purros, Warmquelle, Sesfontein
Equipment: Dji Phantom Professional 3
Editing by Kai van der LInde youtube.com/channel/UCj5V_RQbMhdXWWbi1BHXc0w
Music: Junip - Your Life Your Call
Sesfontein to Orupembe
Day 3 of the tour
The Hoanib River - lifeblood of the Kaokoveld
Rugged, iconic and amazingly full of life!
(Courtesy of Wilderness Safaris)
Sesfontein nach Puros
Sesfontein nach Puros,
Die Naturstraße wird immer steiniger und zu einem Wellblech-Pad. Die Landschaft ist berauschend schön, das einmalige Wechselspiel der Farben diese Vielfalt an Braun- und Beigetönen. Lange silberfarbige Grashalme wiegen sich im Wind.
Nach einer anstrengenden Fahrt erreicht man die Herero- und
Himbasiedlung Puros. Eine grüne Perle im Hoarusib - Tal.
Mit gigantischen Bäumen unter denen man gegen eine geringe Gebühr sein Camp aufschlagen kann. Es gibt keine Versorgungsmöglichkeiten.
Hoanib Rivertrail Namibia
Deep Sand Tracks
Opuwo - Marble Mine D3707
Namibia. This video was taken on our drive from Marble Camp to Opuwo ... taking the scenic route
We left Marble Camp to drive to Opuwo and we decided to take a fairly rough track through some remote country before we joined the road from Sanitatas to Opuwo.