Gravel roads and long distances
Sesriem, Sossusvlei, Hardap
Most roads to Sossusvlei are gravel, fuel stops are far apart, and driving after dark is risky.
The lesson
Fill up whenever you can, drive slowly on gravel, and arrive before dark.
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Hardap, Namibia
Red dunes and white clay pans in the Namib Desert.
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Sesriem, Sossusvlei, Hardap
Most roads to Sossusvlei are gravel, fuel stops are far apart, and driving after dark is risky.
The lesson
Fill up whenever you can, drive slowly on gravel, and arrive before dark.
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