There are a few Tropic of Cancer signs about but this one has to be the most aesthetically pleasing... especially if you can get a bird to pose like I did ;-)
Written Dec 31, 2009
During the one hour stopover you have plenty of time to explore the area, and see some of the few wildlife like squirrels and birds.
Written Oct 19, 2006
I saw this cute squirrel at the gas station of Solitarie. They use their upturned tails as sunshades, to protect them from the sun.
Written Oct 19, 2006
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I saw this cute squirrel at the gas station of Solitarie. They use their upturned tails as sunshades, to protect them from the sun.
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Solitaire, gateway to the Namib dessert!

Solitaire is a small but welcome place, sitting at a junction between the desert, Windhoek and the roads north and south. This is the time to fill up your tank before heading into the desert. There...
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At the junction of the C14 and the C19 is Solitaire and it is a must stop. Not only is there petrol and vehicle repairs but the bakers and the shop are quaint and delightful and straight out of times...
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Solitaire is a very small place one of the real off the beaten path on the way to Sesriem. A beautiful small place in the desert where you can take a break to refill your vehicle tank and have a break...
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Solitaire is a desolated farm between the road from Windhoek to Siesrem. It has a restaurant, a shop, a gas station and a small hotel. It´s used as a stopover when traveling to the Namib-Naukluft...
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