The Unforgiven Trail - and the legends that tamed it

[Hardy de Kock]

Nee wat Hardy, ou Vloeker drink 2 Olaf Bergs of 1 Zamalek xl dan loop le hy!!!

Wel die plan is om vir die man met die Tourettes op die Oros te hou ten minste tot ons by die kamp kom elke dag.

 

[LouisXander]

Tourettes light

 

[BuRP]

Wel die plan is om vir die man met die Tourettes op die Oros te hou ten minste tot ons by die kamp kom elke dag.

Dit sou beslis gewerk het toe hy nog 6 jaar oud was, maar jy weet hy's al oor 16 nou ne?

 

[Hardy de Kock]

Ou Bart raak skoon jittery as hy die idee kry drank gaan moeilik bekombaar wees.
Ontspan Bart, jou gin is in

 

[Hardy de Kock]

I find it really interesting to hear what people are looking forward to the most on a tour like this.
Most of the first timers will tell you that they want to see the desert, the elephants and the lions and almost all of them will tell you that Van Zyl's Pass is on the top of their bucket list.

Veterans will say that they return to this place because of how this place makes you feel.

Staff will almost always look forward to the guest's different personalities each finding its place in the dynamics of a bigger group.

It is difficult to explain but a Northern Namibia tour really is something very special.

Places like:
- Khowarib Schlucht
- Van Zyl's Pass and the subsequent Marienfluss with its fairy circles
- The marble rock trail between Rooidrom and Marble Camp and the climb through Rooidrom pass
- Khumib, Hoarusib, Hoanib, Huab and the Ugab riverbeds
- Ganias plains
- Puros and the Puros Canyon
- Crowter trail and Palmwag
- Desolation Valley and Twyfelfontein
- Brandberg and Spitzkoppe

will most certainly manifest in your mind and will make you return every year. There are very few places that will make you feel as small and vulnerable as this place seems to do, every time we visit.

I have very fond memories of great things that happened to great people on our tours and fully understand the staff's sentiments towards group dynamics.
I am super excited about this tour and can't wait to see the South African border gates in my rearview mirror.
@hartebees arrived with the rest of the bikes yesterday and Greg will be here some time this morning.
Today will consist of us packing our own luggage before we turn in for an early night. This time tomorrow our convoy should be en-route somewhere close to Calvinia.

 

[LouisXander]

I was 4 or 5yr old the last time I was in Namibia, I still remember the T2 Kombi my Dad had. And the Castle building, and Ai Ais. I'll return one day to go refresh those memories.

 

[Sandban(g)k]

Travel safe oom Hardy - hoping to join you guys very soon on this bucket list nr 1...

 

[Noneking]

Reading this and feeling a bit jealous…..
It’s been nearly 5 years since our trip with @Hardy de Kock and still have very fond memories of that experience.

 

[ROAD HOG]

I was 4 or 5yr old the last time I was in Namibia, I still remember the T2 Kombi my Dad had. And the Castle building, and Ai Ais. I'll return one day to go refresh those memories.

Nee oooh tjire, jy sal moet n plan maak en Namibia kom besoek

 

[LouisXander]

Lyk my so. Tot my oudste Seun was al daar op rugby toer toe hy in Matriek was, net ek nie

 

[ROAD HOG]

Lyk my so. Tot my oudste Seun was al daar op rugby toer toe hy in Matriek was, net ek nie

Jy sal n plan moet maak al is dit net om die liggies te kom sien.....ons het voltyds electricity

 

[LouisXander]

Dit was Nou vieslik!!! Oh ek het solar.......

 

[ROAD HOG]

Dit was Nou vieslik!!! Oh ek het solar.......

sorry man

 

[punisher]

quick question ..

since i am too fat to run away .... what size knife do you recommend to defend against hungry lions and charging elephants ?

 

[Kamanya]

quick question ..

since i am too fat to run away .... what size knife do you recommend to defend against hungry lions and charging elephants ?

A sleep apnea machine!

 

[Hardy de Kock]

quick question ..

since i am too fat to run away .... what size knife do you recommend to defend against hungry lions and charging elephants ?

You don’t need a knife bud. You need a throttle hand with a score to settle, and a few riders slower than you.

 

[BuRP]

and a few riders slower than you

Jy's n pessimis, 1 is genoeg!

 

[Hardy de Kock]

Jy's n pessimis, 1 is genoeg!

Die probleem is die leeus ly aan target fixation.

 

[Runner]

Nou moet ek net plek kry vir my kit.

 

[Grunder]

Nou moet ek net plek kry vir my kit.

Haal die spare tubes uit jou sak en maak hulle om jou middel vas..... wag jy het dit klaar gedoen... ek kom terug na jou toe.