The Bloedkoppie Tinkas Trail is one of our favourite 4x4 trails in Namibia. You will encounter typical Namib Desert secenery with a spectacular granite kop to explore. Smaller than the Spitskoppe, the Bloedkoppie still offers ample opportunities to explore and take photographs. Please note that visiting the Bloedkoppie and the 4x4 trail requires a permit obtainable in Swakopmund.
At the Bloedkoppie there are a number of "dry" campsites situated around the granite outcrop. At the back are more secluded campsites with a number of trees.
Turnoff to the Bloedkoppie - Permit Required
Mountain Zebra
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Approaching the Bloed Koppies
Campsite at the Bloed Koppies
Campsite at the Bloed Koppies
Campsite at the Bloed Koppies
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The Bloed Koppie
Springbuck
Springbuck
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The start of the 4x4 section.
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The road
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Mountain Zebra
The road
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The Road
Two Lonely German Schutchtruppe Graves at Tinkas
The old Fort near the Graves
The Rock Arch - Photo Pierrejean Durieu
Tinkas Dam - Photo Buks Grobler
Tinkas Dam - Photo Fanie Gous
Dry River Bed - Sandy and the only place where you require 4 wheel drive.
Roadsigns with distance indicated by hours (Probably with a Horse)
Roadsigns with distance indicated by hours (Probably with a Horse)
Grasslands with some Camel Thorn Trees
Mountain Zebra
Grasslands with some Camel Thorn Trees
Back at the Main Road