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I was able to pick a high fence along a street close by to the exact marked spot here. No issues. Was able to check out this cute town in the evening before heading to the National Seashore the following morning.

A must go for overlanders ! The map sculpture is very nice and the costal drive is absolutly gorgeous ! Check out the tide pools in Struisbaii if its low tide and sunny, its a nice place for a stop !

We paid 260 something in low season. Very rustic place and simple. Reception closes quite early in week end (16h30) so dont arrive too late cause you will need a key to acess the bathrooms. Bathrooms quite run down but fonctionnal, with hot water (you need to wait a few long minutes for the hot water to come). Ok for one night. Nice "most southern pub " 3 minutes away if you get thirsty.

They have lots of auto parts, including fuses!

Zim to Bots, single US citizen with a rented vehicle.

Overall quick and easy, maybe 30 minutes total.

Zim side: they checked my passport and visa at immigration. Upon exiting, the gate guard asked for a “gift”. I gave him a few oranges I’ve been using for just this type of thing. He opened the gate right afterwards. I highly recommend bringing a bag of oranges and some coca colas to either Zim or Moz, it’s not the best practice, but it will really help speed things along with corrupt officials.

Bots side: clean and efficient, not a whiff of corruption anywhere. You have to sanitize your shoes and tires, then get a health screen (they really don’t do anything here), then onto immigration where they check your passport, then to customs where I had to pay a BWP 280 fee for my vehicle. They didn’t check any other paperwork but did ask for my vehicles registration number and how many days I would be in the country.

As previously stated, one of the most remote and "wild-like" campings we encountered. We checked out Homeb camping before. Despite the proximity of Homeb to the big dunes, we liked Mirabib much more. There is no civilization around here and you have wonderful views. If you stay at the last campspot facing South you can spot the dunes far away and there are fire pits under the big rock providing an amazing atmosphere. Got the permit at the wildlife office in Swakopmund (nobody around to check at the campsite). 100 NAD pp for SADC, 150 NAD pp for non-SADC. 80 NAD for the camping (1x fee for whole group).

Awesome swimming spot in a crystal clear and chilly pool.
You can dive into it from the side it's pretty deep.
Entrance from the main road from a gate with a sign to cueva something. Didn't find the cave but this pool is epic.

If you go a few meters down you get to another deep pool with a 3m jump into it. Cold and refreshing.

Very quiet. A few other cars were here when I got here. No one bothered me. A couple food options within the walking distance.

I drove in, parked on the grass at the far end, then found the camp host. They directed me to the showers and the water. The shower room is private, and the water is as hot as you want it. Then I drove up to the spigot and filled my 50 gallon tank in around 4 minutes with their high pressure spigot. The host couldn’t have been nicer.

sleep here one night.
we arrived around 8pm and leaved around 6:30am.
very quiet, we were alone.

Camping, inn, nice place, dogs are welcome.

We just searched for a place away from the main roads, which isn't easy in this area. This place is easy to access and ok, so far. Nevertheless a lot people driving along that way as well and might stop, because of curiosity. All of them have been very friendly, but being alone is different.
Mobile Korek worked halfway good.

still here. very well hidden. go at 60 !!! ;-)

75 pppn. The cheapest option for camping in Kasane ;-) Local place run by local people. Tabo, the local girl who is working here, is very friendly and welcoming. If it is to stay overnight and go early or all the day, perfect because hot showers thanks a geyser and quiet night (no road nearly). electricity, fridge, kitchen. but no wifi, no pool. so if you want to relax and chill, go to Kwalape (wifi and pool for 110pppn).
150 pppn for double rooms or dorms.

Entering Peru- Such a small border, making everyone super friendly and everything easy-peasy. We actually arrived at 11:45 am worried about them being closed for lunch but all members of staff postponed their break until we were done. No copies needed nor health checks (proof of vaccinations etc). 1 hour in total.
They don’t sell SOAT insurance at the border and we hear it’s a struggle in towns such as San Ignacio and Jaén. We simply did it via WhatsApp on this number: +51 947 350 208
He was super quick and responsive, it cost 55 soles for 6 months, you then pay it at the bank- he tells you how. :-)

dump station available
39 $ unserviced with free showers
outdoor pool open as of June.
Good for kids!

Laundry very Nice people, easy thet also delivered it to our campsite :)

Super limpia la ducha. Solamente hay en el baño de hombres. Agua fría, pero agradable con este calor.

Don't let the price fool you, these are some good tamales. They have chicken or pork. I recommend the chicken. When I unwrap a tamale from this lovely old couple, I feel all of Mexico slap me in the face, and punch me in the belly. But without the stomach ache. Tell them Robertito sent you.

Peaceful one-night stay. Lots of camping options, from primitive ($8) to full hookups ($18). Most of the full hookups require online reservations, but it’s easy to hop on the website. Nice playground by full hookup area. It looks like the shower house is closed right now. We used the pit toilets, which were clean. Some swarming bugs at twilight (mosquitoes?), but they didn’t bite us. The shelters at the sites are really well done and help shield from the wind. We would stay again.

Stayed one night here and there are two river spots (4×4 or AWD needed) and plenty of roadside pulloffs. Beautiful and quiet!

Praia municipal de Iturama
com estrutura de quiosque, com água, pia e churrasqueira...com um Rio próximo, limpo, bom pra tomar banho e pescar.
o carro para próximo aos quiosques.
tem banheiro público ( um pouco largado mas usavel), e duchas frias.
tem uma lanchonete aberta durante o dia.
pode acampar nos quiosques e é gratuito.
muito tranquilo de passar a noite, durante a semana é bem tranquilo, com muitos pássaros, durante o fim de semana é mais cheio mas nada de mais.
lugar bem bonito...
localizado a 18km de Iturama, passa por uma estrada de terra pra chegar no local.

beautiful spot to stay the night; campers/rv forbidden during the day, but not for the night; toilets open from 8am to 10pm; many benches near the water (but lots of mosquitos on warm days)

Good price petrol station, they have diesel & take visa. (1,42€/l May, 2023)
It’s near a village with a good little coop.

I was so glad to find this place on iOverlander. We were sick and worn out and looking for a comfy place to stay after crossing the border. We couldn’t have found a better spot.

The property is beautiful (nice shared rancho, pool, walking trails, gardens), the rooms are spacious, comfy, modern and very well appointed (induction stove, cookware, fridge, powerful AC, super nice hot shower in chic bathroom), the included breakfast is fantastic and Flory is happy to cook whatever you’re craving. The adjacent porch and hammock is great for morning coffee and afternoon birdwatching. Owner Flory and host Angie were both incredibly welcoming and accommodating. Angie offered to do our laundry on arrival for which we made sure to give her a nice tip.

It’s $90 per night for 2 people ($40 more per additional person), $50 for 1, which makes this super affordable for a solo traveler. We also had the option to pay $80 if we didn’t want breakfast but the breakfast was well worth the extra $10 and they let us choose when we wanted it delivered to our room (between 6-9 I believe).

The best way to check availability and make a reservation on short notice is to text Melí on WhatsApp 506 8823 4734.

Flory mentioned that they’ve had several cyclists (some who camp in the rancho) and overlanders come to the hotel and are planning to build some bathrooms and prepare a portion of the property for camping. Wouldn’t hurt to ask if they’re open for camping.

Wonderful spot in a beautiful part of the country!

Municipal food court and market place selling good, cheap, fresh meals. Popular and busy but only open up until lunch time./early afternoon.
Just opposite Western Union.

Amazing spot right next to the ocean, stayed in the community a few weeks, great Farmers Market on Mondays at 3pm. I did however see campers being a little too EXTRA. How about not using your pop tops in town.

Absolutely loved it here! We befriended a winemaker/traveller who knew someone working here and we got a tour and tasting of the factory (I'm not sure if you can do this as an actual tour, didn't ask).

Anyway, the little restaurant is great and everyone is soooo friendly. The view is just stunning, especially with sunset and sunrise. So definitely ask if you can spend the night here!

Several RV spots. Quiet night and good food available.