16 July

After a good night’s sleep we set off for the Namibian border, arriving there at midday. What a country! Namibia is totally barren, no domesticated animals or people for miles around. As we drove through the dry countryside we only saw a mongoose and a few birds. One can understand why this country has the smallest population in the world; it has a very inhospitable terrain with a similar surface to that of the moon, or how I imagine it to be. The stars by night however, are incredible.

After a long 300 mile drive we reached Ai Ais, a national park campsite on the edge of the famous Fish River Canyon.  This time setting up camp was quicker and, after a few cold beers we settled in for our second night under canvas.  The scenery around the campsite was stunning.