We leave for Epupa Falls some 376kms away to the North, the
falls are on the Kunene River which is the border between Namibia and Angola,
we only get 10kms down the road when we are radioed to stop as the intended route
is closed due the repairs including dynamiting in the Jouberts Pass, due to the
length of our convoy we lose close on 2 hours.
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| Our very good support team plotting an alternative route after closure of Jouberts Pass |
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| It is dust, dust and more dust |
Even though we keep a good
following distance if there is no wind you eat dust. Travelling at 80km/hr
through drifts and bends the 13 vehicle convoy is around 10kms long from front
to back, but we are in constant radio contact with the leader and all the other vehicles.
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| Our first Desert elephant who was not a happy chappy |
We arrive at our camp right on the river very close to the
falls which are a constant roar after nightfall we have a welcome shower and
once again a good home cooked meal we fall asleep to the sounds of the falls
and have our best nights sleep since we started, but we are looking forward to
seeing the falls tomorrow, which is an R&R (Rest and Recuperation Day) in
preparation for Van Zyls Pass.
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| Our intrepid guide Phil and the night skies, which were spectacular |
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A late evening photo of the Kunene River upstream of the falls
The palms here are called Lala Palms and we are told make a potent brew.. |
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