tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post5507691930820614588..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: Our thoughts on Africa so farKevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-85938438378838340682014-03-30T11:32:39.368-04:002014-03-30T11:32:39.368-04:00Thanks for the advice Kevin. Best regards.Thanks for the advice Kevin. Best regards.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17784256380606698569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-84536967029127103732014-03-22T18:08:34.369-04:002014-03-22T18:08:34.369-04:00Hi Bart.
Yes, I would say that "wild camping...Hi Bart.<br /><br />Yes, I would say that "wild camping" or "free camping" is allowed. The problem would be finding a suitable place to do so. And having done a lot of free camping in North America, we know what we're looking for. I think the problem doing that in Namibia is that so much of it is desert and there isn't a lot to see in between attractions. Yes, I would say that most actual campsites are remote enough and sites are very well spaced. The only time we found them busy was at the National Parks. That's also the only place I would recommend you book in advance.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-59200452862954772622014-03-19T17:36:53.667-04:002014-03-19T17:36:53.667-04:00Hi
Enjoyable write up. We are looking at going to ...Hi<br />Enjoyable write up. We are looking at going to Namibia in Nov 14. Can you advised if 'wild camping' is allowed or even advisable. If it isn't advisable are the camp sites remote enough to appear and feel as though you are and did you have to book in advance <br />Kind regardsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17784256380606698569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-86824339865309164872013-11-30T08:42:48.985-05:002013-11-30T08:42:48.985-05:00Glad we have been about to give people a little mo...Glad we have been about to give people a little more insight into where Namibia is and what it has to offer.<br /><br />I hope your daughter enjoyed her time in Kenya.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-71044823321885662052013-11-30T08:41:00.148-05:002013-11-30T08:41:00.148-05:00You can just about find camping anywhere in Namibi...You can just about find camping anywhere in Namibia. We have seen a number of trailers here as well but the norm seems to be roof top tents and regular tents. You are correct in the facilities being fantastic here, so far everywhere we have been has had very clean bathrooms with toilet seats!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-4627783423918204362013-11-30T08:37:38.336-05:002013-11-30T08:37:38.336-05:00Yes, you are correct GMF!Yes, you are correct GMF!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-21595746061312585232013-11-30T08:37:03.556-05:002013-11-30T08:37:03.556-05:00We are looking forward to our meeting and talking ...We are looking forward to our meeting and talking with her as well.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-6957731445775860232013-11-30T08:36:08.030-05:002013-11-30T08:36:08.030-05:00Thank you Peter!Thank you Peter!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-60869359404849799292013-11-30T08:34:01.727-05:002013-11-30T08:34:01.727-05:00We feel much better now, thank you Mom!We feel much better now, thank you Mom!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-2269868197014956702013-11-30T08:31:51.423-05:002013-11-30T08:31:51.423-05:00I know what you mean Contessa the problem is, is t...I know what you mean Contessa the problem is, is that nobody does that, it isn't the norm.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-75696139853174963552013-11-30T08:06:30.031-05:002013-11-30T08:06:30.031-05:00It definitely is an adventure and we are learning ...It definitely is an adventure and we are learning a lot form our trip too!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-365775205103173562013-11-30T08:04:40.738-05:002013-11-30T08:04:40.738-05:00Actually he wasn't scary at all, he was very i...Actually he wasn't scary at all, he was very interesting to watch and he returned each night to keep us company.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-56486445062719955042013-11-30T07:51:35.554-05:002013-11-30T07:51:35.554-05:00We would never have imagined camping in Namibia ei...We would never have imagined camping in Namibia either, but here we are camping in Namibia. Such a great way to experience it.<br /><br />Kevin looked up to see what the most dangerous animal in Africa is and the number one was the hippo, number two is the mosquito and man is number 3. So we aren't too worried, except for that pesky mosquito!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-76957028479436704762013-11-30T07:37:28.028-05:002013-11-30T07:37:28.028-05:00Yep, we can't believe it has been that long ei...Yep, we can't believe it has been that long either. It has flown by, there is no way we could have come only for one week.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-5790173998190712332013-11-30T07:26:35.761-05:002013-11-30T07:26:35.761-05:00Thanks George!Thanks George!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-50959709072961357432013-11-30T07:26:01.244-05:002013-11-30T07:26:01.244-05:00We are very happy to have met you too Mary-Pat! So...We are very happy to have met you too Mary-Pat! So glad that you are enjoying our adventures here in Namibia.<br /><br />We aren't sure what it is, but one thing that really got us thinking was that there was a lack of street food vendors, where in Mexico you see them everywhere. Maybe, they have certain rules here that don't allow it.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-66167437969477110762013-11-30T07:21:22.620-05:002013-11-30T07:21:22.620-05:00Lots of birds here! Almost everyday we see new one...Lots of birds here! Almost everyday we see new ones. I am sure you would love it here. Start making some plans!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-74731402765082900872013-11-30T07:17:58.352-05:002013-11-30T07:17:58.352-05:00Something like how I feel!Something like how I feel!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-49195689304944486782013-11-30T07:13:46.525-05:002013-11-30T07:13:46.525-05:00The little baby ostrich was adorable. Yes, that is...The little baby ostrich was adorable. Yes, that is a bat, he hung from the branch of the tree at our campsite in Namutoni in Etosha National Park. He wasn't scary at all and was very interesting to watch.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-45858258041458421212013-11-29T10:59:35.848-05:002013-11-29T10:59:35.848-05:00Well, now I know where Namibia is now! I have onl...Well, now I know where Namibia is now! I have only known about Kenya as that is where our oldest daughter toured a few years ago. Love your tour and photos. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09372145654394782677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-11167289927154584482013-11-28T23:25:37.028-05:002013-11-28T23:25:37.028-05:00Glad to hear there are so many campsites in Namibi...Glad to hear there are so many campsites in Namibia. I found that in South Africa, as well as tipping the parking folks. Don't see many motorhomes, but lots of trailers called caravans which don't have holding tanks to dump because of the wonderful facilities in camp.Gaelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05784162697113288888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-36626307005123402362013-11-28T21:59:56.760-05:002013-11-28T21:59:56.760-05:00You don't have to do it for everybody. One is ...You don't have to do it for everybody. One is more than none. GMFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15730646156446065339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-14039563540009306152013-11-28T21:35:04.900-05:002013-11-28T21:35:04.900-05:00Very good info. Thanks for posting this. I am anx...Very good info. Thanks for posting this. I am anxious to hear what your CS friend has to say. Always good to get a local point of view. Looks like a good place for us, we love desert!living.boondockingmexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157433834193440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-66267918920039281692013-11-28T17:37:36.025-05:002013-11-28T17:37:36.025-05:00As usual a great post, love the last picture of Ru...As usual a great post, love the last picture of Ruth with the sunset.Peter Kouwenhovenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10197113786491782884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-76881212232561581262013-11-28T16:33:10.115-05:002013-11-28T16:33:10.115-05:00Interesting blog! To make you feel cooler think o...Interesting blog! To make you feel cooler think of the 25 cm. of snow we had yesterday and wind chill of -15 today!!!Elspeth Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01412631907112053091noreply@blogger.com