Overland Travel Across Borders: A Tale of Two Frontiers
Vioolsdrif Noordoewer Orange River in Desert Oasis
The Orange River forms the entire 1,005-kilometer border between Namibia and South Africa, a green ribbon of life snaking through one of the most arid and sparsely populated landscapes on Earth. This is a frontier of vast distances and dramatic desert scenery, a passage between two closely linked but distinct southern African nations.
Ariamsvlei Canyon Richtersveld in Economic Tourism
You have several crossing points, but the main one is at Vioolsdrif (South Africa) and Noordoewer (Namibia). This is a busy, 24-hour border post on the main highway that connects Cape Town with Windhoek. It is a modern and efficient facility located in the heart of the desert. Other crossings, like the one at Ariamsvlei, serve different routes and are generally quieter.