Ok guys..I'm thinking about it.
Anybody else out there keen to do a trip say next year June/July?
Trip to the Richtersveld
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Re: Trip to the Richtersveld
I've been planning a trip for this year but with all the engine problems and the work interfering, it didn't materialise. It's still on the cards, though. It's just difficult for me to plan that far ahead, because I never know where I'm going to be in a months time.
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Re: Trip to the Richtersveld
Always interested in a road trip! 
A few questions, though (and that is only because I have never been to the Richtersveld myself)
- Estimated distance, say from Cape Town?
- Time period? (Week, a few days, etc?)
- Types of road (tar/gravel/stones?)
- Weather - cold?
- Camping? (I hope!)
...this could be FUN
A few questions, though (and that is only because I have never been to the Richtersveld myself)
- Estimated distance, say from Cape Town?
- Time period? (Week, a few days, etc?)
- Types of road (tar/gravel/stones?)
- Weather - cold?
- Camping? (I hope!)
...this could be FUN
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Re: Trip to the Richtersveld
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Re: Trip to the Richtersveld
Ok just a short reply as I have to run.
I think one should set aside about 7 to 10 days. You'll need something with good ground clearance
so slammed busses are out.
Most sites only allow for 3 to six cars.
Have a look at this in the mean timehttp://www.richtersveld-conservancy.org ... psites.pdf
or this
http://www.africatrips.co.za/trips/sout ... veld/2.php
in the mean time
I think one should set aside about 7 to 10 days. You'll need something with good ground clearance
so slammed busses are out.
Most sites only allow for 3 to six cars.
Have a look at this in the mean timehttp://www.richtersveld-conservancy.org ... psites.pdf
or this
http://www.africatrips.co.za/trips/sout ... veld/2.php
in the mean time
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Re: Trip to the Richtersveld
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Re: Trip to the Richtersveld
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Re: Trip to the Richtersveld
Ok, some more
This is a map of the area
Some more pics
Tierhoek Campsite
some road
This is a map of the area
Some more pics
Tierhoek Campsite
some road
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Re: Trip to the Richtersveld
Thanks for the info Bernard!
This looks like an amazing trip - I think we should go ahead with the planning
This looks like an amazing trip - I think we should go ahead with the planning
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Re: Trip to the Richtersveld
Ok, Does anybody know when the school holidays are? AFAIK, all schools country-wide are closing down for for six weeks during the world cup.
I'm going!
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Re: Trip to the Richtersveld
I'd love to...there is a river crossing by ferryPine wrote:Will this trip include a border crossing into Namibia?
Imagine a black and white picture with a Splitty or any old vw, on the ferry
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