Springbok, South Africa Travel Journals & Blogs

Overlanding Through Africa
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- Jun 27, 2023, 12:30 PM
- 🌬 11 °C
- Altitude: 3,054 ft
- South Africa Northern Cape Nama Khoi Springbok -29.664918, 17.88759629°39’54” S 17°53’15” E
Day 52
Our last stop in South Africa
June 27, 2023 in South Africa ⋅ 🌬 11 °C
We didn’t sleep particularly well - we have a couple of very loud snorers in the group! We'll have to take note of where they pitch their tents ⛺️ tonight! 😂 There was a storm overnight, too, but it was relatively dry by this morning.

We got up just before 6 as we had to have our tents down and be ready for breakfast by 7. I was first to the showers. By the time I came out, there was a queue! The joys of a big group!!

Henry had made us sausages and fried eggs 🍳 for breakfast, along with the usual toast, cereals, and bananas 🍌. It was a welcome start to the day. The usual suspects missed it as they were too late! There were 3 tents ⛺️ still up at 7.30am. Laban ended up taking them down so that we wouldn't be late leaving. It's my only bugbear on a trip like this - people who can't be on time and follow simple instructions! On the last leg, we didn’t have anyone like that. This time, we have a few! Hopefully, they'll improve as time goes on!!

Laban has split us into 3 groups to help with chores. Mark and I are in different groups - I'm in Chobe, and Mark is in Etosha. Today, I am on pot washing detail, and Mark is assisting with cooking. I'm very happy to learn that we will be flapping on this trip - no tea-towels required! 😀 It's like being back on a Dragoman truck! There were people who didn't participate this morning. We'll see what happens tonight!

We left a wet campsite by 8.10am, heading for lunch at Springbok, our last scheduled stop in South Africa 🇿🇦. We have had an amazing seven weeks in this country, but are very much looking forward to seeing what Namibia has in store! 😀Read more
Traveler Ooh the slackers and bad time keepers would annoy me greatly 😡
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Traveler Me, too! Hopefully, it's just teething problems 🤞😀
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Traveler Africa 2022
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- Oct 22, 2022, 6:00 PM
- ☀️ 25 °C
- Altitude: 946 m
- South Africa Northern Cape Nama Khoi Springbok -29.669554, 17.88229429°40’10” S 17°52’56” E
Day 33
Springbok
October 22, 2022 in South Africa ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Just a stopover. We missed the Namwaka flowers but found a few around town. Stopped for a milo milkshake! I couldn't belive it was on a menu! Tasted just like old times. Nice rock climb for sunset and a chat to the Kelly Gang.Read more
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Traveler Südliches Afrika
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- Apr 16, 2017, 3:20 PM
- ⛅ 14 °C
- Altitude: 936 m
- South Africa Northern Cape Nama Khoi Springbok -29.665462, 17.88800729°39’56” S 17°53’17” E
Day 12
Namibia ist geplant
April 16, 2017 in South Africa ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Unsere kleine Lodge an der Hauptstrasse hat sich als absoluter Glückstreffer erwiesen….einfach nur praktisch. Wir konnten Wäsche umsonst waschen und der Hausherr hat uns in zwei Stunden unsere Namibia Route mit allen kleinen Details erklärt! Alternativ hätten wir daheim vor Abreise einen Großteil unseres Budgets bei einer der vielen Agenturen für die gleichen Infos lassen können ;-)

Aber auch so war es spannend von dem Ehepaar zu erfahren, was sie zur aktuellen Politik des Landes sagen, ihre Meinung zu hören, warum sich nichts ändert und zu sehen, wie sie sich für die Armen ihres Dorfes einsetzen. Als Beispiel: die Regierung hat so etwas wie Sozialhäuser gebaut, aber diese haben keine Toiletten, oder Waschmöglichkeiten. In vielen anderen Städten von Südafrika sind die Sozialhäuser grösser, aber in dieser Gemeinde scheint das Geld woanders hin geflossen zu sein. Deshalb setzen sie sich derzeit dafür ein, den zuständigen Minister herkommen zu lassen, damit er es sich anschaut.Read more
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The World on Two Wheels 2012 Under African Skies
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- Apr 5, 2012, 8:14 PM
- 24 °C
- Altitude: 948 m
- South Africa Northern Cape Nama Khoi Springbok -29.665987, 17.88251229°39’58” S 17°52’57” E
Day 9
Springbok Camping
April 5, 2012 in South Africa ⋅ 24 °C
Thursday 5th April – Goodbye to Cape Town

At breakfast I looked out of the window up to Table Mountain. Although it had only been 4 days since we arrived in Cape Town, I think we had all grown very fond of that massive rock, especially after we had climbed to its summit. But as pleasant as our stay in Cape Town had been, it was now time to move on and experience the real Africa. We packed our gear and bade farewell to the hotel that had been a very comfortable home for our stay in Cape Town.

The drive from Cape Town to Springbok was well over 500 km and took us deep into the Namaqualand Region and close to the border with Namibia. On arrival at our campsite we had our first chance to practise setting up the tents. This was made a little more difficult by the fact that we had arrived just before nightfall and had to do most of our unpacking in the dark.

Already Cape Town and Table Mountain seemed a long way away. It had been a long day in the bus and we were all keen to get some rest. I fought to find some order in the jumble of gear that I had deposited in the tent, but one thing was certain – it was far too mild to sleep inside the sleeping bag. Propping my bag behind my head for a pillow and using the sleeping bag for a mattress it did not take long for me to drift off into a comforting sleep.Read more
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Traveler Namibia 1998
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- Oct 12, 1998, 9:40 AM
- 7 °C
- Altitude: 935 m
- South Africa Northern Cape Nama Khoi Springbok -29.662386, 17.89875429°39’45” S 17°53’56” E
Day 5
Südafrika! Erster Stop in Springbok
October 12, 1998 in South Africa ⋅ 7 °C
Tamara, Tanja und Heinz habe ich dann in Kapstadt getroffen. Sie waren direkt aus Deutschland eingeflogen. Kurz das Mietauto abholen, Verpflegung einkaufen und schon ging es los Richtung Norden, Namibia war das Ziel!
Die Landschaft war von Anfang faszinierend!Read more
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Traveler Südliches Afrika
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- Feb 20, 2024, 11:13 PM
- 🌙 18 °C
- Altitude: 881 m
- South Africa Northern Cape Nama Khoi Springbok -29.673208, 17.89938329°40’24” S 17°53’58” E
Day 39
Keetmanshoop- fish river Canyon
February 20 in South Africa ⋅ 🌙 18 °C
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WegTydskrif Kaokoland
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- May 21, 2017, 5:19 PM
- ☀️ 25 °C
- Altitude: 916 m
- South Africa Northern Cape Nama Khoi Springbok -29.66034, 17.8900629°39’37” S 17°53’24” E
Day 18
Dag 18 - Terug huis toe
May 21, 2017 in South Africa ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Dit is sulke tyd. Na 'n vinnige koffie en beskuit in Helmeringhausen pak ons op en draai die bakkies suid, tussen die Tirasberg en Rooirand deur, verby springbok en Afrikaner, Neisipvlakte oor, verby gemsbok en volstruis, Aus-plato ook, Rekvlakte deur, Rosh Pinah vir brandstof, Sendelingsdrift vir paspoortstempels, pont oor Republiek toe. Die pad Alexanderbaai toe is sleg, en Jarra se baķkie tel 'n papwiel op. Ons maak gou reg, draai Steinkopf toe uit Port Nolloth, en dan lê net Springbok voor - dis waar ons toer saam met Rey Janse van Rensburg en Richtersveld Challenge eindig. In 18 wonderlike dae - so 4500 km - het ons landskappe gesien wat ons vir altyd sal onthou: die Epupawaterval onder die volmaan, die bergveld in die Otjihipa rondom Vanzylspas, die Marienfluss se witgeel grastapyt, Orupembe se klippers, die Khumibrivier se verwronge mopanie- en hardekoolstompe, die Hoanib se statige anabome, Brandberg teen sononder, Sossusvlei tussen die vingers en tone. Dankie, dit was 'n voorreg.

* Lus om Kaokoland saam met Rey Janse van Rensburg te verken? Kontak catnap@mweb.co.zaRead more
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WegTydskrif Weg Agterpaaie Weskus
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- Nov 21, 2017, 9:00 PM
- 🌧 8 °C
- Altitude: 956 m
- South Africa Northern Cape Nama Khoi Springbok -29.66718, 17.8862529°40’2” S 17°53’11” E
Day 21
Dag 21 - Boesmanland
November 21, 2017 in South Africa ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
Die dag begin met stuifreën en koue op Pedroskloof buite Kamieskroon. Ons ry agterpad oor Gamoep, en op Dabeep sien ons hoe Boesmanland-boere ontvangs neem van droogtehulp uit Hartswater se wêreld. Die kouefront bly heeldag hang, tot op Kangnas waar ons gholf speel, in die veld stap en skaaptjops braai.

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WegTydskrif Weg Agterpaaie Weskus
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- Nov 22, 2017, 7:58 PM
- 🌙 12 °C
- Altitude: 948 m
- South Africa Northern Cape Nama Khoi Springbok -29.66662, 17.8835429°39’60” S 17°53’1” E
Day 22
Dag 22 - Springbok
November 22, 2017 in South Africa ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
Springbok is een van die mooiste dorpe in die Noord-Kaap. Vandag kuier ons by Annelize en Roelf Erasmus van die Springbok-lodge, dan vaar ons die dorp in vir proviand-aankope, gasbottel volmaak en wasgoed was. André Botes wys later vir Sophia hoe om sy hot-rod te bestuur op die dorp se ovaalrenbaan. Gelukkig mag sy nie vinniger as tweede rat gery het nie...

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Traveler Auf Reisen
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- Mar 5, 2018, 10:56 AM
- ☀️ 26 °C
- Altitude: 960 m
- South Africa Northern Cape Nama Khoi Springbok -29.65734, 17.8973829°39’26” S 17°53’51” E
Day 16
Namibia
March 5, 2018 in South Africa ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Mariana hat uns ihren 4x4 vermietet, wir haben 140l Diesel, Wasser und Essen bis unters Dach an Bord. Auf geht's nach Namibia. Campingurlaub ist angesagt.
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