FILM
I Camped at the Cave in Spitzkoppe. Motorcycle Adventure in Namibia – EP. 132
EDITORIAL SUMMARY
A stop in Namibia’s Spitzkoppe brings a distinctive overnight stay to this instalment of an ongoing motorcycle journey. Alongside the area’s ancient Bushman paintings, the episode centres on an unexpected alternative to camping beneath the open sky: sleeping in a cave.
About this film
Part of the Africa, Round The World series, this 22-minute episode comes from a solo journey that began in Australia in April 2017. The trip was undertaken on a BMW F800GS, with no fixed final destination or duration. At Spitzkoppe, the focus shifts to a stay in the park and the chance to see Bushman paintings dated between 2,000 and 5,000 years old. The setting and the unusual place to sleep give this chapter its particular character within the wider journey.
The journey
Spitzkoppe is the destination for this episode, described as one of Namibia’s most picturesque places. The park’s camping site has scenic spots for pitching a tent, but a better offer gives the traveller the chance to sleep in a cave instead. The visit also includes seeing the area’s ancient paintings. These experiences make the episode a travel stop shaped by both the landscape and its traces of human history, within a solo motorcycle trip around the world.
What to expect
- A cave stay at Spitzkoppe
- Scenic camping options in the park
- Bushman paintings described as 2,000–5,000 years old
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