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smirnofforiginal Says: 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 ;-)
euzkadi Says: 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.
euzkadi Says: I saw this cute squirrel at the gas station of Solitarie. They use their upturned tails as sunshades, to protect them from the sun.
Gili_S Says: The Solitaire Country Lodge is just by the gas station and the coffee shop. Was not staying here but good to know there is this nice option to stay here in case you need a longer break.
Gili_S Says: The Cafe Van Der Lee is just by the gas station, I did not know what really to make of it, everyone stop for gas here but no one take a break for a coffee or a drink, lost of potential if you ask me.
euzkadi Says: The best way to visit the Namib-Naukluft Park if you don´t have a car is by organized tours, I used the services of Wild Dog and Crazy Kudu tours, it was a real good desition, i enjoy every minute of the tour, a very profesional staff.
Solitaire General Dealer: The Curio Shop
nigelw6443 Says: Walk through the general store and you will be surprised to find this wonderful little curio shop.The shop looks a little but dusty but it is interesting to have a look around. There are stuffed antelope heads adorning the walls and on the table in the middle of the room,...
raraavis Says: Solitaire is small one-man town. This one guy (dunno his name) is the mayor, the resident, the police chief, the shopkeeper, the fireman, etc. In short, he is the only permanent resident in the town of the size of a court yard. He became famous because he's obsessed with...
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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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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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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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