excellent video. There are many videos about trips to Namibia, both inspiring and entertaining, but they are not often very informative for someone like me who is planning a trip to Namibia. Your video is complete as it is entertaining and makes us visit there, but also actually shows how the campsite and the environment are. continue the great work and safe trip. greetings from Brazil
thanks so much for your comment. This is exactly the idea for my channel. visit all the African countries, but instead of fancy camera shots etc I want to give my viewers the information so that they can also easily plan their trip and come to Africa. So happy you recognised this👍🙂
I love your videos and your African sense of humour and disposition. You make me laugh all the way. P.s. Check out Jeff Pelletier's video series of Namibia (when he did Racing The Planet earlier this year). Thank you for sharing your amazing experiences in one of the most amazing deserts in the world.
Hi Nic I love your videos so much can't believe how everything has changed since I visited Namibia last will you be visiting the goanikontis and the canyon
What a great video! I had no idea it's so pretty in Namibia! I am sorry your car is being a real female and keep changing her mind about going or staying;) Hopefully, she'll decide on going, after all!:)
Hey Nick. Awesome video. Myself and Marina (related to you through the de Vos's :-) ) will be there next week all going well. We will probably arrive early afternoon and will spend the full next day there. So shorter than your visit. Given our timing, I don't think we will be able to cover everything you did. Any recommendations as to what we "must do", and maybe what we should give a miss? Cheers, and I hope Frank is feeling better!
know exactly who you are🙂you should have enough time, helps when you are driving around unlike me🙃Sunset the evening you arrive, take a good bottle of red and climb sunset rock, in the morning the bushman paradise rock art, the best part for me was the hike to the golden snake. After that the temperature surges, so maybe do the rock arch which is an easy 30mins. Then find shade, a pool and relax. After all of that if you feel up for it do the chains in the afternoon, its a rock climb, they close at 16:00, you can discuss with the same guide that does the bushman tour. This is not in my video. Repeat sunset, which can almost be enjoyed from anywhere and the stars which are spectacular. Also some good birding if you are into that. Hope your plans work out🤞🏼 and enjoy Namibia, great place to be under the current circumstances
thanks😁 the song is called "River of Brave" by Jacob & Taylor, they are a Namibian group. Here is a link to their soundcloud, you'll find the song there soundcloud.com/jaco-grappi-claassens/tracks
Hey Nic, so i am in the middle of planning my two week solo trip for March next year, Spitzkoppe is firmly on the list, What I nee d to know is are you allowed to move around the rocks at night as im wanting to do some night photography while im there. Tim
Hey Tim. Yes you can, as long as you stay in the community camp where I stayed, the basic one. If you stay anywhere else you need to be out before sunset. Once you are inside there are very few limitations to what you can do, keeping your safety in mind and as long as you dont damage the rocks.
glad the video is useful Bob. Canvas 2.1mx2.1mx1.5m by Tentco a south african company. They've been around for a while and many local operators use them. Also very well priced. Only issue so far is condensation during the winter when it is too cold to leave one of the flaps open.
@@NickfrNamibia So we have our 3x3 Tentco, but it seems lacking in the 'tent peg' area. Any suggestions apart from the nasty thin ones that bend the first time you hit them????
@@chrisg1234fly Same here, upgraded mine to the larger anchor type, got them from the same camping shop I bought the tent. They come in different sizes, unfortunately it is an additional cost which is annoying. Saying that I haven't used them as yet, but better to be prepared...
Hi there Nick, where is this place, and is it wild camping or not. And there is a farm stall on a back Rd somewhere, they sell little mugs with messages on, and they supply great kudu pies, yum yum.
Hey David, this is the spitzkoppe community rest camp, off the road between Usakos and Swakopmund. Depends on what you define as wild. As you can see in the video, it is extremely basic, you have to take everything with you, but there is water, showers and a basic restaurant at the entrance a few km away. There are many little basic shops around spitzkoppe village, but I dont recall seeing the one you mention. Maybe it currently closed because of covid...There are other accommodation available on the area, which offer more ie the tented camp and spitzkoppen lodge
actually i saw this video again, so i guess after cape cross we can camp over night here :) a question! i saw some videos people having tents on the ground up there at the rocks. is it possible?
@@NickfrNamibia sure :) i was wondering about visiting 2 tribes , in Opuwo and Grootfontein. have you had any experience, if you just had a guide or a proper organized tour
@@iradyachenko21 in Opuwo you can ask around for a guide, it is quite easy. You are not planning to go up to Epupa? Grootfontein/Tsumkwe I will be visiting in about 2 weeks? You are talking about the SAN people?
😂 oh you forget i was in the agriculture class🙈😂 step 1: open fuse box and clean all the fuses. When I cranked again it actually made a sound which made me think it is the batt and not the starter. Hike to reception and ask manager Kokie for assistance. We jump start Frank, dankie tog. I drive to the Shell in Karibib and fill up. Car doesnt start, so I now know the batt is finished. They push start me, look for a batt in Karibib, cant find the size so I decided to push on to Whk. Park in front of Pupkewitz lifestyle center, leave the car running, on the older models you can remove the key without switching off😂buy a batt and drive to Arebusch where I was staying. Replace it and still going strong, in a nutshell😂 will be doing Swakopmund vid next🏖
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My friend i am watching all your videos n i am counting days to come up there
Great video! Beautiful place.
thank you🙂
Thanks for be a great tourist ambassador. You are a natural. You have sold me on Namibia. I'm coming in 2023...for sure!
Thanks so much😁 still learning so the feedback is appreciated. You cant go wrong with Namibia🇳🇦 enjoy your planning and trip here!
excellent video. There are many videos about trips to Namibia, both inspiring and entertaining, but they are not often very informative for someone like me who is planning a trip to Namibia.
Your video is complete as it is entertaining and makes us visit there, but also actually shows how the campsite and the environment are.
continue the great work and safe trip.
greetings from Brazil
thanks so much for your comment. This is exactly the idea for my channel. visit all the African countries, but instead of fancy camera shots etc I want to give my viewers the information so that they can also easily plan their trip and come to Africa. So happy you recognised this👍🙂
Looks amazing, I have two nights booked there in October.
its a special place. enjoy your stay!
Wundervolle Spitzkoppe, unbelievable so much water in the rock pools !
Yes Stefan I was very lucky to find so much water there, even a turtle swimming
Awesome video dude, just loving the Namibian nature.
its amazing. Sadly i never realised this when I was younger, now i cant get enough
I love your videos and your African sense of humour and disposition. You make me laugh all the way. P.s. Check out Jeff Pelletier's video series of Namibia (when he did Racing The Planet earlier this year). Thank you for sharing your amazing experiences in one of the most amazing deserts in the world.
Always a pleasure🙃 thanks for watching and definitely will check it out👍
Very cool video bro. Proper intro. You should defo do more vids of our local camp sites and maybe lodges💯
Thanks Tony! I'll def be doing more Namibia vids as soon as Im back end of the year!
Awesome Nick great video!! Hope your vehicle issues where sorted. Namibia is a real wonder, just beauty true beauty!!😍😍😍🇳🇦🇳🇦🇳🇦
Thanks Alain, already on the road again. It truly is, cant wait to share it with the world. Next up is Swakopmund😀
@@NickfrNamibia Oh man I would love to visit Swakopmund!! :)
Hi Nic I love your videos so much can't believe how everything has changed since I visited Namibia last will you be visiting the goanikontis and the canyon
Unfortunately not in the foreseeable future, left Namibia in January, currently in Zimbabwe
Great video Bro! Love Nam!
Thanks Deon! Proud to be from there🇳🇦
What a great video! I had no idea it's so pretty in Namibia! I am sorry your car is being a real female and keep changing her mind about going or staying;) Hopefully, she'll decide on going, after all!:)
😂thanks Alonga, managed to get my Hilux going again, fortunately! unfortunately the repair did cost a bit of money
Great great vlog 👌👌
thank you very very much Leon🙂
Hey Nick. Awesome video. Myself and Marina (related to you through the de Vos's :-) ) will be there next week all going well. We will probably arrive early afternoon and will spend the full next day there. So shorter than your visit. Given our timing, I don't think we will be able to cover everything you did. Any recommendations as to what we "must do", and maybe what we should give a miss? Cheers, and I hope Frank is feeling better!
know exactly who you are🙂you should have enough time, helps when you are driving around unlike me🙃Sunset the evening you arrive, take a good bottle of red and climb sunset rock, in the morning the bushman paradise rock art, the best part for me was the hike to the golden snake. After that the temperature surges, so maybe do the rock arch which is an easy 30mins. Then find shade, a pool and relax. After all of that if you feel up for it do the chains in the afternoon, its a rock climb, they close at 16:00, you can discuss with the same guide that does the bushman tour. This is not in my video. Repeat sunset, which can almost be enjoyed from anywhere and the stars which are spectacular. Also some good birding if you are into that. Hope your plans work out🤞🏼 and enjoy Namibia, great place to be under the current circumstances
Thanks!
hello can i know the name of the song that kept playing , btw nice vid i enjoyed it even my dad did 😁
thanks😁 the song is called "River of Brave" by Jacob & Taylor, they are a Namibian group. Here is a link to their soundcloud, you'll find the song there soundcloud.com/jaco-grappi-claassens/tracks
Nice one Nick ...
Thnx Sacky! Glad you enjoyed it
Hi Nic, hope you’re well. Just wanted to know, do I need a 4x4 to get to Spitzkoppe from the tarred road?
No, its a very decent gravel road, about 38km if I remember correctly. Went there with a VW polo vivo previously
Hey Nic, so i am in the middle of planning my two week solo trip for March next year, Spitzkoppe is firmly on the list, What I nee d to know is are you allowed to move around the rocks at night as im wanting to do some night photography while im there. Tim
Hey Tim. Yes you can, as long as you stay in the community camp where I stayed, the basic one. If you stay anywhere else you need to be out before sunset. Once you are inside there are very few limitations to what you can do, keeping your safety in mind and as long as you dont damage the rocks.
Next time give the starter a little love tap, this will work the first 10 times or so.
I'll try that😂 but ended up being the battery that died
Great info, what tent are you using? just about to buy one and disappear on a journey somewhere!!!
glad the video is useful Bob. Canvas 2.1mx2.1mx1.5m by Tentco a south african company. They've been around for a while and many local operators use them. Also very well priced. Only issue so far is condensation during the winter when it is too cold to leave one of the flaps open.
@@NickfrNamibia Cool, we are waiting for the 3x3m Tentco to come in. Thought it looked familiar, thx!
@@NickfrNamibia So we have our 3x3 Tentco, but it seems lacking in the 'tent peg' area. Any suggestions apart from the nasty thin ones that bend the first time you hit them????
@@chrisg1234fly Same here, upgraded mine to the larger anchor type, got them from the same camping shop I bought the tent. They come in different sizes, unfortunately it is an additional cost which is annoying. Saying that I haven't used them as yet, but better to be prepared...
Hi there Nick, where is this place, and is it wild camping or not. And there is a farm stall on a back Rd somewhere, they sell little mugs with messages on, and they supply great kudu pies, yum yum.
Hey David, this is the spitzkoppe community rest camp, off the road between Usakos and Swakopmund. Depends on what you define as wild. As you can see in the video, it is extremely basic, you have to take everything with you, but there is water, showers and a basic restaurant at the entrance a few km away. There are many little basic shops around spitzkoppe village, but I dont recall seeing the one you mention. Maybe it currently closed because of covid...There are other accommodation available on the area, which offer more ie the tented camp and spitzkoppen lodge
actually i saw this video again, so i guess after cape cross we can camp over night here :) a question! i saw some videos people having tents on the ground up there at the rocks. is it possible?
yes, as long as you dont damage the rocks :) to sleep inside the spitzkoppe you must book at the community camp
@@NickfrNamibia sure :) i was wondering about visiting 2 tribes , in Opuwo and Grootfontein. have you had any experience, if you just had a guide or a proper organized tour
@@iradyachenko21 in Opuwo you can ask around for a guide, it is quite easy. You are not planning to go up to Epupa? Grootfontein/Tsumkwe I will be visiting in about 2 weeks? You are talking about the SAN people?
@@NickfrNamibia thank you for a tip :)
EPUpa falls .. no i don’t think so , we plan to see Victoria falls , guess that will cover )
@@NickfrNamibia yes san tribes !
Haha, you should be able to fix Frank, you went to HTS... How did you manage at the end of the day to get Frank to start?
😂 oh you forget i was in the agriculture class🙈😂 step 1: open fuse box and clean all the fuses. When I cranked again it actually made a sound which made me think it is the batt and not the starter. Hike to reception and ask manager Kokie for assistance. We jump start Frank, dankie tog. I drive to the Shell in Karibib and fill up. Car doesnt start, so I now know the batt is finished. They push start me, look for a batt in Karibib, cant find the size so I decided to push on to Whk. Park in front of Pupkewitz lifestyle center, leave the car running, on the older models you can remove the key without switching off😂buy a batt and drive to Arebusch where I was staying. Replace it and still going strong, in a nutshell😂 will be doing Swakopmund vid next🏖
@@NickfrNamibia wow... lucky it was the battery... that story needs a video as well...love your work Sir!
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The fish River canyon
Hiked the canyon before I ever had knew what YT is, but that would make an amazing video
Namibia is very similar to the Western states of America
That part of Namibia seems to be. You are not the first one to say this to me🙂
Hey Nick,
Ek wil graag net noem eks gaande oor jou "Contect" en jou sin vir humor.
Ek gaan viseeker my opkomende "Nam" Trip om jou video's maak.
Dankie Werner. Hoop jy geniet die trip Namibia toe. Goeie nuus ek is weer op die pad van Feb 2025 af
@NickfrNamibia fantasties!! Sien uit na jou nuwe avontuur 🥳