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camelman

Member Since: 27 Feb 2013
Location: Peak District
Posts: 3370

Back from Namibia

Just back in from 18 days out in Namibia visiting a lot of the old haunts and some new ones.
We rented 2 (almost brand new) Ford Ranger Double Cabs which performed impeccably on all of the terrain we threw at them. We started in Swakpmund and got all of the adrenaline stuff out of the way.
Had a great trip down to Sandwich Harbour at high tide (in someone elses vehicle!!)

On the cross country days through Damaraland and the Kaokaland, we didn't see a single other vehicle!

How things have changed from a Landrover perspective though. We saw more defenders parked outside the valet parking on arrival back at Heathrow this morning than we saw in the whole of Namibia!!

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30th Aug 2023 1:40pm

Naks

Member Since: 27 Jan 2009
Location: Stellenbosch, ZA
Posts: 2638

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Alpine White

stunning, thanks for sharing!

please post a link to the rest of the photos, if you don't mind? --
2010 Defender Puma 90 + BAS remap + Alive IC + Slickshift + Ashcroft ATB rear
2015 Range Rover Sport V8 Supercharged

Defender Puma Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zZ1en9
Discovery 4 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zXrtKO
Range Rover/Sport L320/L322/L494 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zc58JQ

30th Aug 2023 2:18pm

camelman

Member Since: 27 Feb 2013
Location: Peak District
Posts: 3370

@Naks, I'll drop them here:

Sandwich Harbour

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30th Aug 2023 2:48pm

Naks

Member Since: 27 Jan 2009
Location: Stellenbosch, ZA
Posts: 2638

lovely!

Damn, I miss the vast expanses of Namibia

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2010 Defender Puma 90 + BAS remap + Alive IC + Slickshift + Ashcroft ATB rear
2015 Range Rover Sport V8 Supercharged

Defender Puma Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zZ1en9
Discovery 4 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zXrtKO
Range Rover/Sport L320/L322/L494 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zc58JQ

30th Aug 2023 2:54pm

camelman

Member Since: 27 Feb 2013
Location: Peak District
Posts: 3370

I agree! It's great being out and not seeing another vehicle

I used to work out there, primarily in Damaraland and the Kaokoveld. Was great taking the kids back to see it all, they actually got to drive a lot of it

30th Aug 2023 3:04pm

Snowy90

Member Since: 23 Feb 2015
Location: Surrey
Posts: 482

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Fuji White

Wow stunning! Definitely on the list!

30th Aug 2023 3:21pm

Rescue01

Member Since: 17 Jul 2015
Location: Aberdeen
Posts: 98

Thanks for that. Great pictures

30th Aug 2023 4:44pm

strang

Member Since: 16 May 2012
Location: Happy Valley
Posts: 1380

2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green

Great pictures! I went to Namibia a few years ago - fascinating country. Euro-Leafing to infinity and beyond.....

30th Aug 2023 6:05pm

Kiter25

Member Since: 19 Sep 2021
Location: Beauly
Posts: 231

On the bucket list thanks for sharing 23my p400e x dynamic hse, fuji white, towing pack, comfort and convenience, e diff, activity key, 3 zone climate, cold climate and a host of accessories. Now gone.

30th Aug 2023 6:29pm

shanecl

Member Since: 20 Mar 2013
Location: Louth
Posts: 496

1989 Defender 90 V8 Petrol CSW Auto Firenze Red

photos are stunning,

would you mind sharing some details on the booking of the trip and just a vague cost. I would love to do this

31st Aug 2023 9:07am

camelman

Member Since: 27 Feb 2013
Location: Peak District
Posts: 3370

Hi Shane,
The majority of the cost of this trip for the 2 of us and the kids was actually the flights!

Other major costs:

4x4 Hire. We rented a fully kitted out Ford Ranger with 2 roof tents and full camping equipment for around £2k or 16 days.

The favourable exchange rate (pegged to the SA Rand at roughly 23:1) means in country costs are reasonable as long as you don't go to luxury lodges!

Fuel is around 90p a litre and food is cheaper than the UK.

If staying on campsites work on £10-20 a night pp, a bit more if you're staying in Etosha when you include the park fees but not exorbitant.

I lived and worked out there so planned the route and rough stopping points so no need for a guide.
We had 2 vehicles which meant we could get a bit further off the beaten track without worrying about getting stranded somewhere.

At the end of the day, the whole trip inc flights etc came in at under £10k for the family of 4.

I'm pulling together a video from the trip at the moment and will post it when complete. It will make you want to go!!

31st Aug 2023 10:51am

shanecl

Member Since: 20 Mar 2013
Location: Louth
Posts: 496

Thanks Camelman

, I'm going to get looking at this.

thats a very good point having the 2 4x4s be some fun if you on your own and got stuck

Looking forward to the video

31st Aug 2023 2:02pm

camelman

Member Since: 27 Feb 2013
Location: Peak District
Posts: 3370

And some footage

8th Sep 2023 4:18pm

Rescue01

Member Since: 17 Jul 2015
Location: Aberdeen
Posts: 98

8th Sep 2023 5:14pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 10742

a BIG thank you for that video

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.

8th Sep 2023 7:21pm

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