Gypsy Biker

After refueling yesterday, finding that due to the slower speeds I had ridden at, I had achieved more than 20 km/litre…! Refueling at the border had not been necessary after all… I had ridden over 250 kms on gravel roads, and had decided to call it a draw… I had tested myself and the bike, [...]

While I was lugging my kit out to the bike, I met Etienne, a neurosurgeon from Windhoek. He too was packing up and getting ready for an early start. We introduced ourselves, and chatted for a while, before he asked where in Windhoek I would be staying… I mentioned that I wasn’t sure yet, and [...]

Ngepi Bush Camp, Caprivi S 18 º 07’ 13” – E 21º 40’ 32” We had slept with the reed walls of our tree-house in the rolled up position and made sure our mosquito nets were properly installed before dropping off to sleep the previous night. I lay in my bed, watching the sun slowly [...]

Grootfontein to Rundu and Ngepi Camp (475kms) S 18 º 07’ 13” – E 21º 40’ 32” We woke early, and made our way to the spacious kitchen where we were served a full English breakfast with all the trimmings… Our host called a friend in Katima Mulilo who confirmed that the town was still [...]

Grootfontein “The Courtyard Guesthouse” S 19° 33’ 61” – E 18° 06’ 54” I left the Olea Caravan Park, after a very basic breakfast, eaten in a dilapidated room bordering the empty and neglected swimming pool area… I headed for the local Spar where I had arranged to meet Allan, who was motoring up from [...]

Swakopmund to Grootfontein (645kms) S 19° 33’ 61” – E 18° 06’ 54” It had drizzled a little during the night, but by morning the skies were clearer than they had ever been on any previous morning during my stay here. I woke at 6.00am, loaded all the kit onto the bike, made a mug [...]