Windows screensaver images brought me here.. Never heard of Epupa falls.. Ever! Thought the images were part of the Victoria Falls, LOL! Thank you for the educational trip @5410Africa. Palm trees in the middle of nowhere in Africa! That road should be paved.. all the tourist income Namibia's getting.. what a pity!
Definitely not Max, I started with a Polo Vivo and a tent many many years ago😂 most important is just to get out and enjoy it and then from your experiences buy what will make your trip more enjoyable, this doesn't always mean "the gizmos"
Baie dankie Nick. Ek was laas by Epupa in '84 as 'n troepie, toe alles nog ongerep was. Het vir twee weke lank saam met makkers tussen die makalani palms ingegrawe om die oorgangspunt teen vyandelike infiltrasie te beskerm. Beste tyd van my lewe! Fantastiese plek! Het nodig om weer 'n draai daar te maak, voor ek die emmer skop. Veilig reis!
I just wanted to say an immense thank you for all of your very informative videos! Im currently planning a road trip from Namibia to Victoria Falls and your videos have helped me so much in planning my trip. Keep up those amazing videos!
another great video. We're off to Namibia at the end of the month. These videos have been great to get us excited about the trip! Look forward to seeing more of them...!
@@NickfrNamibia This was an hilarious comment, thank you. I told my friends about your quip during a recent Namibia trip and sure enough I met you the next day. How weird is that! I was glad to meet you at Epupa Falls (me the bearded silverback). Looking forward to your Epupa and Kaokoland videos
Hi Nick, been to opuwo as well. It was the only place were i've never felt comfortable. In 2008 we fillled up as well....there was a Market behind the gas Station....pretty Scary way back then.....we left opuwo hitting the road towards orupembe......brings back memories Luv it...
Didn't feel safe...? Definitely a few scammers and petty criminals around if you mean in that sense. Fortunately, Ive never heard of anything serious happening there. But, like every traveler knows, keep boths eyes open at all times👀
Totally agree patrick. We drove opuwo to epupa in June this year( 2022) as part of a month drive of Namibia and 2 weeks south africa. Opuwo was the worst place we visited in Namibia and South Africa by a long margin. We were besieged by hordes of very aggressive beggers that we never experienced elsewhere -adults and kids. My wife and child were followed around the spar by beggars . Its a shithole with people who were very aggressive even the non beggars we encountered. Namibia was probably our best holiday ever but opuwo was just uggh. Epupa though was so nice that we stayed 3 days
Quick question, I recently moved from cape town to Windhoek. I moved on Friday, so I'm literally 3 days in the country. Does one need a bakkie or 4x4 to visit these smaller area's in Namibia? I'm asking as I drive a VW polo, and I would like to explore as much as possible.
Some yes, some no. I'll give you a list where you can go to get you started. Swakopmund (all tar), Spitzkoppe (about 38km of good gravel), Okaukuejo camp in Etosha is tar road all the the way from Whk via Outjo, then you can explore some of the areas around there. Namutoni camp in Etosha is also tar road all the way from Whk via Tsumeb, but going from Okaukuejo to Namutoni is 140km of gravel in the park. Sossusvlei is possible, but at times the roads can be bad and it is long distances of gravel driving, rather avoid if possible. The Skeleton coast park from Swakopmund to Terrace Bay is possible by 4x2. You can go to Luderitz and Kolmanskop, the longer way is tar road. Ask if you want more info.. and be mindful with the current rains
@@marschlionoalexander8498 have you seen the IJG trails? that is for an easy after work or Sat morning. the Khomas Hochland hiking trail is the best in the area, but it is multiple days, then many of the local farms/lodges offer them ie Monte Christo, Klein Aus Vista etc
Dankie vir nog 'n lekker video! Het jy dalk 'n idee hoe begaanbaar die D3700 van Swartbooisdrift na Epupavalle is? En is daar enigsins brandstof beskikbaar daarlangs?
It is, but it is a long distance on gravel road. So your car will take heavy punishment, extra spare wheel maybe and/or a pump to be safe. During heavy rains it is not possible
Another great video with lots of useful information. 👍
We like your natural and honest way. Keep it up! 😀
always a pleasure and glad you enjoyed it and honesty is always guaranteed👍🙂pls let me know if I ever stray away from this
Windows screensaver images brought me here.. Never heard of Epupa falls.. Ever! Thought the images were part of the Victoria Falls, LOL! Thank you for the educational trip @5410Africa. Palm trees in the middle of nowhere in Africa! That road should be paved.. all the tourist income Namibia's getting.. what a pity!
i dream of my loved Africa everyday I wake up................................bless
soon💪
Thanks for showing our country
Always a pleasure Lunga🙂
So engaging and informative. Because of you, I’ve realized that I don’t need all the gizmos to “overland” as a Namibian who enjoys camping.
Definitely not Max, I started with a Polo Vivo and a tent many many years ago😂 most important is just to get out and enjoy it and then from your experiences buy what will make your trip more enjoyable, this doesn't always mean "the gizmos"
Wonderful. Bright and earthy, friendly and warm.
THANK YOU
Baie dankie Nick. Ek was laas by Epupa in '84 as 'n troepie, toe alles nog ongerep was. Het vir twee weke lank saam met makkers tussen die makalani palms ingegrawe om die oorgangspunt teen vyandelike infiltrasie te beskerm.
Beste tyd van my lewe! Fantastiese plek! Het nodig om weer 'n draai daar te maak, voor ek die emmer skop.
Veilig reis!
Ek dink dit sal nou bietjie anders lyk🙂
Well done Nick!
I just wanted to say an immense thank you for all of your very informative videos! Im currently planning a road trip from Namibia to Victoria Falls and your videos have helped me so much in planning my trip. Keep up those amazing videos!
It's a huge pleasure Eleana, excatly why I have the channel, to help othet travel Africa. Thanks for watching!
Ek will net saam met jou ry dankie
Once AGAIN... An awesome video... Thanks Boet.
Always a pleasure!
Great video. Good commentary and excellent video quality. Thanks.
glad you enjoyed it!
another great video. We're off to Namibia at the end of the month. These videos have been great to get us excited about the trip! Look forward to seeing more of them...!
Thanks Nick, glad you enjoy my efforts to show you Africa🙂 Have fun in Namibia and send some feedback of your trip!
Stunning 🤩
dankie Reinier!
I always thought crocodiles only lived in Africa's eastward flowing rivers. I had no idea there were crocs in the Cunene!
crocs swim both ways😁
@@NickfrNamibia This was an hilarious comment, thank you. I told my friends about your quip during a recent Namibia trip and sure enough I met you the next day. How weird is that! I was glad to meet you at Epupa Falls (me the bearded silverback). Looking forward to your Epupa and Kaokoland videos
Hi Nick, been to opuwo as well. It was the only place were i've never felt comfortable. In 2008 we fillled up as well....there was a Market behind the gas Station....pretty Scary way back then.....we left opuwo hitting the road towards orupembe......brings back memories Luv it...
Didn't feel safe...? Definitely a few scammers and petty criminals around if you mean in that sense. Fortunately, Ive never heard of anything serious happening there. But, like every traveler knows, keep boths eyes open at all times👀
Totally agree patrick.
We drove opuwo to epupa in June this year( 2022) as part of a month drive of Namibia and 2 weeks south africa. Opuwo was the worst place we visited in Namibia and South Africa by a long margin. We were besieged by hordes of very aggressive beggers that we never experienced elsewhere -adults and kids. My wife and child were followed around the spar by beggars . Its a shithole with people who were very aggressive even the non beggars we encountered. Namibia was probably our best holiday ever but opuwo was just uggh. Epupa though was so nice that we stayed 3 days
Great stuff
Thanks... you've never told me what to call you? Eric?
Quick question, I recently moved from cape town to Windhoek. I moved on Friday, so I'm literally 3 days in the country. Does one need a bakkie or 4x4 to visit these smaller area's in Namibia? I'm asking as I drive a VW polo, and I would like to explore as much as possible.
Some yes, some no. I'll give you a list where you can go to get you started. Swakopmund (all tar), Spitzkoppe (about 38km of good gravel), Okaukuejo camp in Etosha is tar road all the the way from Whk via Outjo, then you can explore some of the areas around there. Namutoni camp in Etosha is also tar road all the way from Whk via Tsumeb, but going from Okaukuejo to Namutoni is 140km of gravel in the park. Sossusvlei is possible, but at times the roads can be bad and it is long distances of gravel driving, rather avoid if possible. The Skeleton coast park from Swakopmund to Terrace Bay is possible by 4x2. You can go to Luderitz and Kolmanskop, the longer way is tar road. Ask if you want more info.. and be mindful with the current rains
@@NickfrNamibia thanks for the info.. any hiking trails in and around Windhoek that you would recommend?
@@marschlionoalexander8498 have you seen the IJG trails? that is for an easy after work or Sat morning. the Khomas Hochland hiking trail is the best in the area, but it is multiple days, then many of the local farms/lodges offer them ie Monte Christo, Klein Aus Vista etc
@@NickfrNamibia let me keep myself busy with the recommended trails. Keep up the great videos.
How long did the drive from Opuwo to Epupa take? Google says 3 hours, but is it longer due to road conditions?
Id say 3-4 hours. But yes it will depend on road conditions, which is usually pretty decent
Dankie vir nog 'n lekker video! Het jy dalk 'n idee hoe begaanbaar die D3700 van Swartbooisdrift na Epupavalle is? En is daar enigsins brandstof beskikbaar daarlangs?
nie tans n idee nie. Het jy die facebook groep Padlangs in Namibie probeer? hulle het baie inligting daar...
Thank you... Is palmwag-Epupa road doable with a 2x4? If you dont leave the main road do you really need a 4x4?
It is, but it is a long distance on gravel road. So your car will take heavy punishment, extra spare wheel maybe and/or a pump to be safe. During heavy rains it is not possible
@@NickfrNamibia thank you