Brilliant stuff Sean, I remember those Kaokoland roads well...broiling in an open-topped Buffel, with the crew compartment moving perpendicularly to the direction of travel....potential sea-sickness to add to the perils of sunburn...
@@soloafrika Nothing changed, then. I remember vividly en route to Sodoliet base on a Sunday morning in '82, I had the B25 set to the BBC World Service (Signal Officer, it's my bloody radio and I'll tune it to the BBC if I want) and the church service that morning was from a church in my home town of Paisley....and here's me, surrounded by miles and miles of bugger-all except dust and rocks...listening to a traditional Church of Scotland service.....quite surreal.
One of the highlights of my life was taking our Nissan Sani on the gravel/dirt roads of Namibia. Our 2 kids were troopers for sure. Thanks for letting us come with you!
As a Namibian I truly appreciate this daunting trek, for sure. I (78) have just (April '22) completed a trip SWK, via Huab Lodge to Epupa Falls. No doubt a must see, especially with the Kunene river still in fluid after the welcome rains most recently. The 179km from Opuwo to the falls were pretty passable were it not for the many, many dry 'driffies', some shallow, others not so much, hardly 1or 2km apart! Very, very few cars on that stretch of road.
Great! Happy I could also inform future visitors. You are very welcome, also contact me at tillan@sec.com.na for garden flat accommodation at Swakopmund!
Wow......amazing stuff. I LOVE Namibia. Would you mind telling me: 1) What brand of tyre you used on this trail? 2) There are different schools of thought about tyre pressure on this type of terrain. Wasn't traction ever an issue when you drove over this terrain with hard tyres? I just discovered your channel (yesterday - Die Hell) and I subscribed for several reasons, namely the detail you show, your discussions and the way you tell the viewer something. Thank you for sharing your travels in this way. By the way.....I just love the sound of that engine. That Cruiser is probably the best vehicle ever made for this purpose.
@@soloafrika Tx. I lent my ears to the guys in our group and sliced my BFG sidewalls on similar terrain in the Karoo with low tyre pressure. Will remember your advice.
Really I enjoyed it
Thank you
Amazing adventure. Keep going.👍😍👍
Thank you, I will
This is very interesting and a very good mental preparation for those who would want to take on this adventure. Well done Sir !!!
Thank you!
Brilliant stuff Sean, I remember those Kaokoland roads well...broiling in an open-topped Buffel, with the crew compartment moving perpendicularly to the direction of travel....potential sea-sickness to add to the perils of sunburn...
Roads very badly corrugated.
@@soloafrika Nothing changed, then. I remember vividly en route to Sodoliet base on a Sunday morning in '82, I had the B25 set to the BBC World Service (Signal Officer, it's my bloody radio and I'll tune it to the BBC if I want) and the church service that morning was from a church in my home town of Paisley....and here's me, surrounded by miles and miles of bugger-all except dust and rocks...listening to a traditional Church of Scotland service.....quite surreal.
I was at Marble Mine camp in June 2022. All clean, flushing toilets and hot showers. We only met 1 staff member who was very helpful.
One of the highlights of my life was taking our Nissan Sani on the gravel/dirt roads of Namibia. Our 2 kids were troopers for sure. Thanks for letting us come with you!
My pleasure!
@@soloafrika I really hope you continue with your travels and sharing with us? Looking forward to your next adventure!
As a Namibian I truly appreciate this daunting trek, for sure. I (78) have just (April '22) completed a trip SWK, via Huab Lodge to Epupa Falls. No doubt a must see, especially with the Kunene river still in fluid after the welcome rains most recently. The 179km from Opuwo to the falls were pretty passable were it not for the many, many dry 'driffies', some shallow, others not so much, hardly 1or 2km apart! Very, very few cars on that stretch of road.
Yes, few people see this magnificence.
Wow that's amazing!....... Thank you for sharing your experience in Nambia..🙋♀🙋🙋♂
It's my pleasure
Absolutely amazing! Thank you for sharing these detailed impressions of the track you've driven. I will go there in October, and I can't wait!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great! Happy I could also inform future visitors. You are very welcome, also contact me at tillan@sec.com.na for garden flat accommodation at Swakopmund!
I followed along on GAIA as much as possible. Hope to make this trip one day. Such a beautiful country.
It really is! Hope you get to do it.
Wow......amazing stuff. I LOVE Namibia. Would you mind telling me:
1) What brand of tyre you used on this trail?
2) There are different schools of thought about tyre pressure on this type of terrain. Wasn't traction ever an issue when you drove over this terrain with hard tyres?
I just discovered your channel (yesterday - Die Hell) and I subscribed for several reasons, namely the detail you show, your discussions and the way you tell the viewer something. Thank you for sharing your travels in this way. By the way.....I just love the sound of that engine. That Cruiser is probably the best vehicle ever made for this purpose.
BFG KO2. Traction never a problem.
@@soloafrika Tx. I lent my ears to the guys in our group and sliced my BFG sidewalls on similar terrain in the Karoo with low tyre pressure. Will remember your advice.
BFG themselves recommend quite a high minimum pressure. The sidewalls are strong but not very flexible.
amazing video and thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!