Self Drive Road Trip of Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. Ngepi Camp

Self Drive Road Trip of Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. Ngepi Camp 

Wednesday 8^th May 2019

We were up really early today to hit the road at 0600. This was to be our longest drive of the two week tour. Travelling from Onguma Camp, close to the Namutoni Gate of the Etosha National Park to Ngepi Camp on the Caprivi Strip near to Popa Falls. 
I thought the drive was going to be boring, but the landscape was stunning and changing all of the time. We went through at least 3 Police road blocks. They were very impressed by the International Driving Licence- preferring that to the small pink card that is the UK one.

We made very good time and stopped in Rundu for lunch. We were looking for a Wimpy, but went to a Steers instead; all I can say is whatever that disgusting Burger was made of it was not meat and in the future I will Steer clear of Steers!!!!

Our next stop was two nights at Negepi Camp on the banks of the Cubango River. The greeting from the reception staff was warm and friendly and Negepi attracts a mixed crowd so has a hippy / happy vibe to it. 

Ngepi Camp, Namibia 

Ngepi Camp, Namibia 

Ngepi Camp, Namibia 

Ngepi Camp, Namibia 

2 of us were in a tree house whilst the other 2 were in a bush hut. Both accommodations were comfortable, clean with open bathrooms and had plenty of very hot water- thanks to Solar! Once again the beads were great.

The pool at the camp is legendary, enabling you to swim in the river with the Crocks and Hippos. 
We did a sun downer cruise and were overwhelmed by the wildlife in the Bwabwata National Park; this was totally unexpected. 
The next morning we did the Mokoro trip on the Cubango River and got very close to Hippo and Buffalo!

I loved the fact that breakfast served from early to 17.00, it’s an idea other places should copy. The bar and whole vibe of the place was outstanding. Absolutely value for money.