Bushmen's Camp

Quite amazing to see the desert like this.

The camp was very well laid out & very comfortable.

We arrived at Bushmen's Camp late afternoon on 22nd March, after a short drive of 120 kms passing through some very green Namib desert! It is quite a remote camp & we both loved it straight away! The campsite was slightly elevated, giving great views over the surrounding area.

The view from the camp.

Nice sunset.

The endangered Quiver Tree.

As we arrived quite late, we just made camp & then enjoyed the view as the evening unfolded.

The next day we paid for a driving permit which enabled us to explore the farm fully. It used to be a sheep farm but the owner couldn't make ago of it & so sold it to the present owner who just utilises the land for tourism. It is a huge area of over 13,000 hectares & it is very empty!

First of all we had a walk around the area

 in front of the camp.

We didn't see very much apart from high flying Namaqua Sandgrouse going to drink. So we then jumped in the car & drove up a dune to get a better perspective of the area.

A really beautiful area.

We were lucky to visit just after the rains.

Gemsbok

It is great to be able to get out & wander at will.

We then drove down to the river 

& explored that area.

Ruppell's Bustard

We didn't see much at all apart from four Ruppell's Bustards, but it was a lovely day in the bush. After a laid back evening in camp we called it a day & enjoyed an early night. The next day we were up early for the drivet o Walvis Bay. We both enjoyed our time here, it was nice to have a bit o down time. We would definitely stay here again.