Firstly I apologise for hi jacking your site as an interloper. I just wanted to ask a couple of questions then I'll go away. We have always wanted to cross into Namibia through Oranjemund but the map shows that you can't. Yesterday my neighbour told me that the border was now open and that there is a ferry across the Orange River. I can't find anything about it on the internet so can anyone advise if it's true and also, if so, would we be allowed to drive the road up to Luderitz along the coast? Any info would be very much appreciated. Thanks in anticipation... Chris
Hi There
As far as i know you can not enter Namibia through, in yesr to come i think yes.
In the Richtersveld area, Sendlingsdrift was opened recently, that must be what you are talking about
Georg
@ Chris
The Ferry (Sendlingsdrift) brings you across the Oranje near Fish River Canyon and Rosh Pina.
For touring a nice trip, for travelling only, not my choice
I assume you com from SA via Sprinbok ????
Regards Georg
HI Georg
Yes we are living in Cape Town, been here for 2 years (from UK)and absolutely love travelling in Namibia. Only thing is it gets a bit boring driving through Voolsdrift every time so we were hoping to see a different part. We've driven along the Orange to Rosh Pina and whilst the drive by the river is fun the road from RP to Aus is a bit grim. Although the petrol station in RP does do great chips..
We're leaving SA for Australia at the end of the year so were hoping to see Oranjemund area before we leave. I really appreciate the info I think we might use the Sendlingsrift crossing just for a change
Thanks very much for such a quick response.
Chris
Chris ,
indeed Namibia is a beautiful country .. enjoy your travels , and also hope you can see our wonderful hometown in your travels before it really degenerates into another bankrupt dusty town ... When I grew up there in the 50's to 70's it was a green jewel in the desert .. would have liked to stay but in order to grow one has to leave the security of that haven and hit the real world .. CT was always my town .. thanks to the laid back atmosphere and of course the mountain ...
Sandy
Chris, I live in Omund...PM your phone number, I can organise you a permit to cross the Bridge at Alexander Bay and then drive along the North Bank of the Orange to Rosh Pinah....in Fact if you wanted to stay over in Omund , there are guest houses here now...let me know...
Cheers
Mike
In retrospect, the pont at Ochta, Sendelinsdrift opened 3 weeks back, you can also cross over there via the Richtersveld National park, but bear in mind that there are set hours.....
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Hi there and just to add the road from Rosh Pina to Aus has been tarred
Alfred
Now now alfie these guys hate tar roads remember ,dont spoil their trip... :emot186: