D707 Road in Namibia

The next morning we have arrived to Farm Gunsbewys
The next morning we have arrived to Farm Gunsbewys.
Farm Gunsbewys is a camp site which lies on the way to three viewpoints
Farm Gunsbewys is a camp site which lies on the way to three viewpoints.
Farm Gunsbewys is a camp site located at the following geo coordinates: -26.18311, 16.35678
Farm Gunsbewys is a camp site located at the following geo coordinates: -26.18311, 16.35678.
This solar battery is located at Farm Gunsbewys
This solar battery is located at Farm Gunsbewys.
This is the reception of Farm Gunsbewys, and the proprietress is just behind the shrub
This is the reception of Farm Gunsbewys, and the proprietress is just behind the shrub.
We didn't plan to stop at Farm Gunsbewys, but we had to fix the tent on the roof of the car
We didn't plan to stop at Farm Gunsbewys, but we had to fix the tent on the roof of the car.
Tall green cacti of the genus cereus grow at Farm Gunsbewys
Tall green cacti of the genus cereus grow at Farm Gunsbewys.
Cacti bloom with red flowers at Farm Gunsbewys
Cacti bloom with red flowers at Farm Gunsbewys.
A group of cacti grows at Farm Gunsbewys
A group of cacti grows at Farm Gunsbewys.
A succulent shrub grows at Farm Gunsbewys
A succulent shrub grows at Farm Gunsbewys.
A field of opuntia cacti is at Farm Gunsbewys
A field of opuntia cacti is at Farm Gunsbewys.
An opuntia grows at Farm Gunsbewys
An opuntia grows at Farm Gunsbewys.
Different tree species were planted at Farm Gunsbewys many years ago
Different tree species were planted at Farm Gunsbewys many years ago.
The field of opuntias at Farm Gunsbewys can be compared even with Botanical Garden Viera y Clavijo which is located on Gran Canaria in Spain
The field of opuntias at Farm Gunsbewys can be compared even with Botanical Garden Viera y Clavijo which is located on Gran Canaria in Spain.
Cacti of opuntia species grow at Farm Gunsbewys
Cacti of opuntia species grow at Farm Gunsbewys.
I can hardly imagine how these trees can bloom in the springtime at Farm Gunsbewys
I can hardly imagine how these trees can bloom in the springtime at Farm Gunsbewys.
This is the covered parking area at Farm Gunsbewys
This is the covered parking area at Farm Gunsbewys.
An inscription at Farm Gunsbewys reads “Beware of scorpion”
An inscription at Farm Gunsbewys reads “Beware of scorpion”.
The tent was screwed tightly on the roof of jeep Toyota Hilux 4x4 while we stopped at Farm Gunsbewys
The tent was screwed tightly on the roof of jeep Toyota Hilux 4x4 while we stopped at Farm Gunsbewys.
Erythrostemon gilliesii is commonly known as bird of paradise, it freely blooms at Farm Gunsbewys
Erythrostemon gilliesii is commonly known as bird of paradise, it freely blooms at Farm Gunsbewys.
Rushia rapicola grows at Farm Gunsbewys
Rushia rapicola grows at Farm Gunsbewys.
Rushia rapicola which grows at Farm Gunsbewys belongs to the Aizoaceae family
Rushia rapicola which grows at Farm Gunsbewys belongs to the Aizoaceae family.
Salsola canna grows at Farm Gunsbewys
Salsola canna grows at Farm Gunsbewys.
The Gunsbewys desert museum was created at Farm Gunsbewys 25 years ago
The Gunsbewys desert museum was created at Farm Gunsbewys 25 years ago.
Dune plants are described in the Gunsbewys desert museum at Farm Gunsbewys
Dune plants are described in the Gunsbewys desert museum at Farm Gunsbewys.
A shrub of Erythrostemon gilliesii species grows at Farm Gunsbewys
A shrub of Erythrostemon gilliesii species grows at Farm Gunsbewys.
Opuntias with purple fruits grow at Farm Gunsbewys
Opuntias with purple fruits grow at Farm Gunsbewys.
Opuntias growing at Farm Gunsbewys are photographed on the background of mountains
Opuntias growing at Farm Gunsbewys are photographed on the background of mountains.
Succulent plants at Farm Gunsbewys are protected by the fence
Succulent plants at Farm Gunsbewys are protected by the fence.
Red flowers of cacti look fabulously on the background of orange sand surrounding Farm Gunsbewys
Red flowers of cacti look fabulously on the background of orange sand surrounding Farm Gunsbewys.
A succulent shrub of Hoodia species grows at Farm Gunsbewys
A succulent shrub of Hoodia species grows at Farm Gunsbewys.
A succulent shrub of Hoodia species blooms at Farm Gunsbewys
A succulent shrub of Hoodia species blooms at Farm Gunsbewys.
A wonderful green cactus is in bloom at Farm Gunsbewys
A wonderful green cactus is in bloom at Farm Gunsbewys.
Farm Gunsbewys is a fabulous place to visit
Farm Gunsbewys is a fabulous place to visit.
This observation point is called “Sun downer” in OsmAnd (OpenStreetMap Automated Navigation Directions)
This observation point is called “Sun downer” in OsmAnd (OpenStreetMap Automated Navigation Directions).
The “Sun downer” viewpoint has the following geo coordinates: -26.19447, 16.35049
The “Sun downer” viewpoint has the following geo coordinates: -26.19447, 16.35049.
Farm Gunsbewys as seen from the “Sun downer” viewpoint located at the following geo coordinates: -26.19447 16.35049
Farm Gunsbewys as seen from the “Sun downer” viewpoint located at the following geo coordinates: -26.19447 16.35049.
The “Sun downer” viewpoint is located near D707 road
The “Sun downer” viewpoint is located near D707 road.
The “Sun downer” viewpoint is located near Farm Gunsbewys
The “Sun downer” viewpoint is located near Farm Gunsbewys.
A low desert shrub grows at the “Sun downer” viewpoint near Farm Gunsbewys
A low desert shrub grows at the “Sun downer” viewpoint near Farm Gunsbewys.
This dune is situated very close to Farm Gunsbewys
This dune is situated very close to Farm Gunsbewys.
The dunes surrounding Farm Gunsbewys have natural orange color
The dunes surrounding Farm Gunsbewys have natural orange color.
The dunes surrounding Farm Gunsbewys are covered with low tiny shrubs
The dunes surrounding Farm Gunsbewys are covered with low tiny shrubs.
An orange dune is located not far from Farm Gunsbewys
An orange dune is located not far from Farm Gunsbewys.
The Tiras Mountains as seen from the “Sun downer” viewpoint
The Tiras Mountains as seen from the “Sun downer” viewpoint.
This desert landscape has the following geo coordinates: -26.218519, 16.442193
This desert landscape has the following geo coordinates: -26.218519, 16.442193.
The Toyota Hilux 4x4 is parked at the foot of dune, Farm Gunsbewys is on the background
The Toyota Hilux 4x4 is parked at the foot of dune, Farm Gunsbewys is on the background.
Small ball-shaped animal feces are on the ground near Farm Gunsbewys
Small ball-shaped animal feces are on the ground near Farm Gunsbewys.

The sociable weaver (Philetairus socius)

We left Farm Gunsbewys in the western direction and stopped on D707 road in this place
We left Farm Gunsbewys in the western direction and stopped on D707 road in this place.
We discovered a tree with large compound community nests near D707 road
We discovered a tree with large compound community nests near D707 road.
D707 road is surrounded by the Tiras Mountains
D707 road is surrounded by the Tiras Mountains.
This is a tree with large compound community nests weaved by the sociable weavers
This is a tree with large compound community nests weaved by the sociable weavers.
This tree is fully covered with the nests of sociable weavers
This tree is fully covered with the nests of sociable weavers.
The sociable weaver “Philetairus socius” is a species of bird in the Weaver family endemic to Southern Africa
The sociable weaver “Philetairus socius” is a species of bird in the Weaver family endemic to Southern Africa.
The sociable weaver “Philetairus socius” is found in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana
The sociable weaver “Philetairus socius” is found in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.
D707 road is surrounded by the awesome mountainous desert landscape
D707 road is surrounded by the awesome mountainous desert landscape.
The nests of the sociable weaver are perhaps the most spectacular structure built by any bird
The nests of the sociable weaver are perhaps the most spectacular structure built by any bird.
This landscape surrounds the tree inhabited with the sociable weavers
This landscape surrounds the tree inhabited with the sociable weavers.
The nesting colonies of the sociable weaver are amongst the largest bird-created structures
The nesting colonies of the sociable weaver are amongst the largest bird-created structures.
The entrances to the chambers of the nesting colonies of sociable weaver as seen from below
The entrances to the chambers of the nesting colonies of sociable weaver as seen from below.
Dried bird droppings formed under the nesting colonies of sociable weaver look like stalagmites
Dried bird droppings formed under the nesting colonies of sociable weaver look like stalagmites.
The heaps of bird droppings were created under the nesting colonies of sociable weaver in huge quantities
The heaps of bird droppings were created under the nesting colonies of sociable weaver in huge quantities.
This beetle belongs to the Scarabaeidae family
This beetle belongs to the Scarabaeidae family.
The scarab beetle eats the bird droppings and dwells under the nesting colonies of sociable weaver
The scarab beetle eats the bird droppings and dwells under the nesting colonies of sociable weaver.
Nests of sociable weaver are built around large and sturdy structures like acacia trees
Nests of sociable weaver are built around large and sturdy structures like acacia trees.
The nest of sociable weaver appears like a large haystack in the tree
The nest of sociable weaver appears like a large haystack in the tree.
This kind of stone surface surrounds the Tiras Mountains
This kind of stone surface surrounds the Tiras Mountains.
An acacia tree grows in the Tiras Mountains
An acacia tree grows in the Tiras Mountains.
D707 road
D707 road.
D707 road lies through the Tiras Mountains
D707 road lies through the Tiras Mountains.
The tree with large compound community nests weaved by the sociable weavers as seen from D707 road
The tree with large compound community nests weaved by the sociable weavers as seen from D707 road.
D707 road is a gravel road
D707 road is a gravel road.
We travelled on D707 road through this landscape in the area close to C27 road
We travelled on D707 road through this landscape in the area close to C27 road.
We drove on D707 road through this landscape in the area close to Spes Bona
We drove on D707 road through this landscape in the area close to Spes Bona.
This cacti farm is located in Spes Bona
This cacti farm is located in Spes Bona.
A blue tractor is parked on the cacti farm in Spes Bona
A blue tractor is parked on the cacti farm in Spes Bona.

Spes Bona farm

A cactus blooms with red flowers on the cacti farm in Spes Bona
A cactus blooms with red flowers on the cacti farm in Spes Bona.
D707 road goes through the village of Spes Bona
D707 road goes through the village of Spes Bona.
Plants of aloe species grow on the cacti farm in Spes Bona
Plants of aloe species grow on the cacti farm in Spes Bona.
This flower bed with succulents is on the cacti farm in Spes Bona
This flower bed with succulents is on the cacti farm in Spes Bona.
The cacti farm in Spes Bona is a field of red flowers
The cacti farm in Spes Bona is a field of red flowers.
Aloidendron dichotomum grows on the succulent farm in Spes Bona
Aloidendron dichotomum grows on the succulent farm in Spes Bona.
Betta Campsite is located on the connection of D826, D831 and C27 roads
Betta Campsite is located on the connection of D826, D831 and C27 roads.
Aloidendron dichotomum grows on the territory of Betta Campsite
Aloidendron dichotomum grows on the territory of Betta Campsite.

D826 Road

Betta Campsite gas station
Betta Campsite gas station.
Betta Campsite as seen from Betta Campsite gas station
Betta Campsite as seen from Betta Campsite gas station.
This desert landscape surrounds Betta Campsite gas station
This desert landscape surrounds Betta Campsite gas station.
These water tanks belong to Betta Campsite
These water tanks belong to Betta Campsite.
Small yucca trees grow at Betta Campsite gas station
Small yucca trees grow at Betta Campsite gas station.
The inscription on a fuel dispenser of Betta Campsite gas station reads: “We do not accept any cards, cash only”
The inscription on a fuel dispenser of Betta Campsite gas station reads: “We do not accept any cards, cash only”.
We met this oryx on the road from Betta Campsite gas station to Sesriem campsite
We met this oryx on the road from Betta Campsite gas station to Sesriem campsite.
This is the first oryx which we saw in Namibia from close distance
This is the first oryx which we saw in Namibia from close distance.

D831 Road

The fence became a barrier which not let the oryx to escape
The fence became a barrier which not let the oryx to escape.
The oryx watched us indifferently and wanted to escape
The oryx watched us indifferently and wanted to escape.
This is another attempt of the oryx to escape
This is another attempt of the oryx to escape.
The oryx is running along the fence
The oryx is running along the fence.