A tour of LOXTON, South Africa - Strange Karoo Village

Hi everyone! In this video, I explore the fascinating, unique and unusual village of Loxton. It is situated in the Great Karoo region of South Africa, in the Northern Cape. It is c. 600km from Cape Town and more than 900km away from Johannesburg, and can be considered a remote location.
This was my second visit to Loxton. I previously visited this part of the world when at school during a chess tournament, which was held here. I remember the beautiful trees, wide unpaved streets, the sounds of nature and the miniature stop signs.
Join me on a tour through this intriguing village - among other things, we will explore some of the residential areas where we notice the unusual location of the telephone poles in the street, the miniature traffic signs and the breathtaking trees scattered across the village.
We also stumble across the Loxton Police Station and explore the Pear Tree Campsite, the Dutch Reformed Church as well as the central business district. Well, by that I mean the Loxton Cooperative and Loxton Lekker. I also walk past an old creche school (which I subsequently learned is now a private building) and a restored hand pump to assist with the water supply of the village. The sportsfields also have some unique characteristics - but no spoilers here!
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Let's go and explore!
Willie

[@lindamuller6630]

I was amazed how clean the streets are. Not one piece of paper ir rubbish. A beautiful town. Will remember if ever I pass.

[@willieexplore]

Definitely Linda. It is very obvious that the locals take huge pride in the cleanliness of their town. Absolutely worth a visit when you get the chance. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@grahamshelton6759]

This brings back memories from my childhood when my parents would visit my maternal grandmother during school holidays. My uncles and aunts would all be there with my numerous cousins. Thanks for this it's appreciated 👍

[@willieexplore]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, Graham! I'm delighted that you enjoyed the video and that it took you on a trip down memory lane!

[@dannyjoubert1752]

Enjoyed your tour around Loxton … it’s like a step back into the past! I’m an ex SAfrican living in USA. There is no sound that can compare to the sound of the turtle dove… miss it!

[@willieexplore]

Hi Danny, appreciate you checking out my content from the USA! The sounds of nature in the Karoo including Loxton beat the traffic of the city any day of the week!

[@janiceouma667]

Born in 1959 i lived in loxton aged 5 years old, still have memories and photos, tks for this info, appreciate

[@willieexplore]

That's great to hear about your memories! Thanks for watching and supporting my channel, it is greatly appreciated :)

[@oribihorsetrails1951]

Thank you so much for the most comprehensive mini-docu about Loxton that I have seen. I have been searching for info about this town but not much is out there.

[@willieexplore]

Glad it was helpful and enjoyable! Check out my silent walking tour of Loxton too for more footage. A beautiful part of South Africa.

[@emmerentiagroenewald3694]

I so giggled at the short street signs....! Made me think the place is for fairies and dwarfs!! And the telephone poles in the middle of the roads! To save the beautiful trees!!!❤❤❤❤🌹🌹

[@willieexplore]

I love the telephone poles in the middle of the road and the short street signs! I wonder what the story is behind the stop signs in particular. In places like Iceland, many locals still believe in elves (also called Huldufólk) so maybe here in Loxton many also have the same beliefs - who knows :) The trees of Loxton is really something special and kudos to the community for preserving them.

[@sheilam4525]

A traffic jam of goats😂. Very nice place, Willie and I like that they are staying true to their roots and not allowing big corporations to open there. I think it's also true what you said about the churches standing alone and not getting lost in architecture. It certainly makes them stand out and their design appreciated.

[@willieexplore]

That traffic jam was insane, Sheila! Haha what a difference from the cities, don't you think. I also tip my hat to the locals regarding keeping the integrity of the village. Churches often gets lost amongst the wider city scape and other architecture in more urban settings, but in the countryside in South Africa they do stand out! Almost like the cathedrals in many English towns such as Chichester. Cheers as always for the immense support you give this channel!

[@errol-zs1aci]

Baie dankie vir jou videos oor die Karoo dorpies. Ek is verbaas oor hou mooi Loxton is. Ek self is in Aberdeen gebore en waardeer jou werk so geweldig. ❤

[@willieexplore]

Groot plesier Errol. Bly jy geniet my videos. Dankie vir jou ondersteuning!

[@gohardorgohome7687]

Hey Willie this place is awesome it has a chillax vibe to it it's a good place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big cities . Keep it up man 🙂👍

[@willieexplore]

Cheers my friend, definitely a place to visit to escape the madness of cities. Those trees lining the streets are incredible and you really feel connected to nature in this part of the world. Thanks as always for exploring together virtually!

[@billyungen]

Another great glimpse of the Karoo. Thanks!

[@willieexplore]

Cheers for your kind words! Much appreciated

[@kudaisiaduntola2523]

Really enjoying your channel! Taking us to places out of the way such as Kosovo/Albania, Greenland, Armenia...and now Loxton! The variety is incredible. Thanks for taking us along on your adventures like this

[@willieexplore]

You are most welcome! Thank you for watching my content and I'm delighted that you enjoy the variety and different parts of the world. Such a lot of places to explore!

[@ProvidenceMsomi-do1cn]

Great adventure Willie!!! It's nice to see new different places and that makes me want to visit there!!! Thank you!

[@willieexplore]

Thank you, Providence! It really is an interesting place to visit!

[@timelsom8775]

Glad i found you and thanks for content so sadly overlooked.

[@willieexplore]

What a nice message to receive, Tim - thank you very much for your support!

[@hermangibson1585]

Great enjoyed this video. What a tranquil beautiful town.

[@willieexplore]

Glad you enjoyed it, Herman! Thanks for taking the time to watch my content and for engaging with the channel!

[@nhlanhlandlela2219]

Very lovely and peaceful place...I really enjoyed this video.

[@willieexplore]

Thank you very much! I appreciate the support :)

[@jaspervanzyl6212]

Great video, Willie Explore! Thanks for taking us along on your travels!

[@willieexplore]

You are most welcome, Jasper! Always a pleasure to have you travel along virtually :)

[@tonylong147]

I remember visiting Loxton in the 80s. I walked into the bank to cash a cheque, but there was nobody in sight. I asked a passerby ‘Waar’s ‘ie mense van ‘ie bank?’ (Yes, there was a bank then) He thumbed across the street ‘Daar’s hy’, he said. The bank manager, the sole employee of that institution, was sitting across the street drinking coffee with a friend, having left his realm open to the passing populace. After I’d been given a coffee by the Oom, the bank manager took me across and cashed my cheque. I also remember driving past a farm sign many times, just outside Loxton on the road to Fraserburg. The farm had what I always thought was a pretty name - ‘Jakkalsdans’, evocative of jackals serenading the moon on a sparkling Karoo night!

[@willieexplore]

What a great story, Tony! Absolutely brilliant. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel!

[@AZqyc]

Hey, Willie ... as always, what fun to take a walk with you and see somewhere unique. My grandparents lived in a small remote farming town in Wisconsin, population 73. Loxton reminded me of it, except Loxton looks a lot healthier! As for the power poles down the middle of the roads ... pretty creative idea, I'd say!! The roads all seemed to have lots of big trees on both sides. Trees and power lines are inherently enemies!! Tree limb touches a power line (like on a windy day) ... bam!! Fried tree limb, maybe extending to the whole tree, and maybe taking out the power to part of Loxton. So ... nice job, Loxton power people ... keep that juice flowing and those trees growing! [Greetings from Tucson]

[@willieexplore]

As always, a pleasure to hear from you across the pond! You know what, as soon as you mentioned the trees on both sides, the penny dropped - that is exactly why the power poles would be down the center! Would love to get to Wisconsin one day and check out that town...but hey, so many places on the bucket list! Glad you enjoyed this one :)

[@AZqyc]

@@willieexplore FYI, I was an electrical power distribution equipment engineer in a previous career.

[@willieexplore]

@@AZqyc now that makes a lot of sense!

[@charlesphiri4150]

I know Loxton and I love the place. Im glad to see the beautiful church once more again

[@willieexplore]

Hi Charles, glad it brought back some memories for you! Thank you very much for checking out my content and supporting my channel :)

[@no_soy_rubio]

I met a South African taxi driver yesterday in Brighton and he reminded me of you Willie 😂 nice glimpse of rural South Africa. Seems very peaceful there. Looks very clean in the streets and people are friendly. Will have to do that collab when you're back! Oh and BTW, I'll be cheering on the Boks this evening!

[@willieexplore]

Hello mate! Nice to hear from you. Firstly, congratulations on reaching the all important 1K subs! It is a massive achievement and line in the sand. Yes, definitely still up for that collab. Let me know when works for you. You should put the Karoo region in South Africa on your bucket list, some amazing scenery and walks in the area. Cheers for the support for our BOKS, they will need it against a tough opponent tonight!

[@no_soy_rubio]

@@willieexplore thanks mate, it took long enough 😅 I'll be in touch, I had a few ideas. The main reason I want you guys to win is because I'd rather we lost against you in the semi than the French 😆 South Africa generally has been high on my bucket list so I'll hopefully check it out at some point. Enjoy the rest of your time over there!

[@willieexplore]

@@no_soy_rubio we'll take your support regardless haha! Cheers mate :)

[@shaunmoller2997]

Thanks for sharing liove it

[@willieexplore]

My pleasure, Shaun! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@mariecoetzee6309]

Halo Willie. Baie dankie vir die interresante video oor Loxton. Pragtige skoon netjiese plek. Ek sal graag daar wil bly. Ek het lekker gekuier saam met jou. Groete van Marie. 😊❤

[@willieexplore]

Baie dankie Marie! Ek is baie bly jy het lekker saam gekuier. Dit is inderdaad 'n plek waarop die plaaslike mense kan trots wees. Groete!

[@hannesvanniekerk499]

Very nice video. Thank you.

[@willieexplore]

Dankie, Hannes! Appreciate the support

[@sherryhendricks7864]

Baie dankie that made me misss home the sound of the doves and hadidaas just amaing danke 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭

[@willieexplore]

Ahh thank you Sherry! Glad you enjoyed it. I take it from the emojis that you are living in Switzerland now. Appreciate your support!

[@sherryhendricks7864]

You must lusten to sutherland oppiestoep jokes 🤣🤣🤣on youtube

[@sherryhendricks7864]

Yes been luving in switzerland for ages and i never ever stopped being homesick love and miss my country and poeple and nature🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@willieexplore]

@@sherryhendricks7864 will have a look and listen! cheers :)

[@apb71]

Beautiful town. Time seems to have stood still there. Nice show.

[@willieexplore]

Thank you Alexis. Definitely a place for escaping the rat race. Appreciate your support!

[@kelvinbarry951]

Thanks for the tour. Was there in 2015 and all Saffers should visit a small Karoo dorpie at least once.

[@willieexplore]

Thanks for watching and commenting Kelvin, I absolutely agree with you on that!

[@lorraineolsen7233]

Konsistorie in English is a Vestry of the church in English. Never heard of Loxton ever. Thank you for sharing. Throughly enjoyed looking at this video.

[@willieexplore]

Hi Lorraine, thanks for the information! Really pleased you enjoyed this video about Loxton. It really is a special place in South Africa. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel!

[@toscabrutus1781]

Willie baie geluk met die 6000 subscribers! Groete uit Lima!

[@willieexplore]

Baie dankie, Tosca! Ons beweeg goed opwaarts! Beste groete daar

[@sarahhudleston832]

I believe the organ in the church is a very fine one.

[@willieexplore]

I am not expert on organs, but the whole church is beautiful! Thanks for watching and commenting Sarah :)

[@christofferraby4712]

Great video Willy! Baie dankie!

[@willieexplore]

Baie welkom! Ek waardeer jou insette :)

[@toscabrutus1781]

Willie ek hou baie van hierdie video ook van LOxton. MAl daaroor. Groete.

[@willieexplore]

Hierdie plek is een van my heel gunstelinge. Sal maklik daar kan bly!

[@rianagreyvenstein8307]

Veiligheid en rustigheid so KOSBAAR ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️💯💯💯💯💯💯💯 Baie dankie vir deel👌👏

[@willieexplore]

Baie dankie vir jou boodskap, Riana! Waardeer! Groete

[@SelfOrganisingClassrooms]

Loved the walk around :)

[@willieexplore]

A very special experience, Cecily! Thanks for watching and engaging :)

[@elizabeththatcher1217]

So enjoyed your walk around Loxton. Thank you.

[@willieexplore]

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching my videos and supporting my channel.

[@sherri-be5pw]

So nice to see this beautiful town, loved that they preserved the trees❤

[@willieexplore]

Absolutely! Cheers for watching along!

[@SunnyRSI]

Beautiful town and very clean. Enjoyed the video.

[@willieexplore]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it and I cherish your support for my channel!

[@antonvandenheever3150]

Awesome vid!

[@willieexplore]

Dankie Anton, ek waardeer! Groete

[@johannaoelofsen]

Beautiful !! Would love to stay there. ❤

[@willieexplore]

A special place, Johanna. Thanks for watching!

[@annamariehardaker9342]

Baie dankie baie mooi🤗🙏

[@willieexplore]

My plesier, bly jy het dit geniet!

[@jaspervanzyl6212]

Nog steeds mal oor hierdie video! Lyk of dit viral gaan! En ja, baie tipiese boerebrêkfis, sommer nou self lus!

[@willieexplore]

Dankie Jasper! Ja, lyk of ander ook die video opgespoor het. Lekker beskuit!

[@louwrenserasmus202]

Lekker video Willie

[@willieexplore]

Dankie Louwrens, deel wyd en syd! Waardeer jou

[@nandabrits2997]

Very very precious awesome wlldone brother nanda an Cornelius gauteng ❤

[@willieexplore]

Thanks for the nice message and for watching my videos! A special part of South Africa this.

[@isabelcowley1248]

❤❤❤Thank You❤❤❤ Beautiful out of the way towns and villages we often overlook and never stop by. Thanks for all the info and lovely videos

[@willieexplore]

My absolute pleasure! Appreciate the support and thanks for checking out my videos!

[@isabelcowley1248]

Thank you Willie. Keep on creating and posting, I love traveling, so I'm eager to visit some of these little places. Take care 😊😊😊

[@willieexplore]

@@isabelcowley1248 cheers!

[@lizvandermerwe8716]

My grandparents and cousins lived in Victoria West we used to visit Loxton those were our best holidays and always so clean.

[@willieexplore]

A special part of the world, Liz!

[@toscabrutus1781]

Willie ek sien jy is baie naby 7000 intekenare hou so vol. More is die eerste toets teen Wallis en die URC Final gaan jy kyk? Groete uit LIma Peru!

[@PetraMyburgh-vr1kj]

Veilige plek! Green diefwering! Wow!!!!!

[@willieexplore]

Regtig 'n juweel hierdie, Petra!

[@Skallywax]

Nuwe aantekenaar hier. Het die video geniet.

[@willieexplore]

Hallo Louis, baie dankie vir die ondersteuning, ek waardeer dit geweldig. Bly jy het die Loxton video geniet!

[@ceceliagrgin8324]

You didn't discuss the stunning organ in the church? Loved your tour thanks🎉

[@willieexplore]

Thanks for the feedback Cecelia! Unfortunately my knowledge of church organs are limited so I didn't know it was a special one until someone else pointed it out in a comment :)

[@toscabrutus1781]

Willie die Karoo is uniek. Ek mis dit baie!!

[@willieexplore]

Dis verseker Tosca. Ons land!

[@valbruyns7947]

Rusks ...I am really jealous..I love rusks...looks like an interesting Town

[@willieexplore]

I love them too, and miss them here in the UK! I had a great time in Loxton

[@7CHURCHSTREET]

The Karos Guest House is 5 star in the middle of the town (Corner of Margaretha Prinsloo and Probert )and it makes Loxton a much better stop than Victoria West- if travelling north/south-We are aware that they are renovating another building to be similar to Karos-this enterprise will be a seed for the town to grow as guests become property buyers...the dirt road to Beaufort is a stunning drive and can be done in a normal car-The lei water works and the central electric poles are great-In July we'll be there for the 4th time-cheers Mike 'n' May

[@willieexplore]

Cheers for the comment and additional information! I would love to return one day to drive that dirt road you mentioned. I've heard good things about the guest house!

[@charlesphiri4150]

Very quite place

[@willieexplore]

Certainly is :)

[@smitwjf]

I like your video. Just one comment, there are power lines in the middle of the streets in Carnarvon too, and I think in many other Karoo towns.

[@willieexplore]

Thanks for watching and commenting, Johan. Grateful for your support! That is interesting, I have never seen those poles in the middle of the street anywhere else, but I love it.

[@toscabrutus1781]

Willie gebruik my favourite Video, om te se Geseende Kersfees. Ek geniet jou videos. Groete uit LIma Peru!

[@willieexplore]

Baie dankie, Tosca. Geseende Kersfees vir jou ook daar in Peru. Sterkte vir die nuwe jaar ook - baie bly jy geniet my videos en ek waardeer jou ondersteuning geweldig.Groete!

[@toscabrutus1781]

Plesier Willie. Lekker om n Suid Afrikaanse(afrikaanse) stem te hoor daar in my agtergrond!@@willieexplore

[@willieexplore]

Skuus Tosca, ek sien jy het dalk comment gelaat oor Chasing the Sun, maar ek sien dit nie nou nie? Ja, darem maar spesiaal ons Springbokke. Groete

[@toscabrutus1781]

Willie ek het gedink hulle sal dit afhaal want Supersport is baie streng. As ek iets kry onwettig sal ek jou laat weet. Hoe gaan dit Jou kant! Ek kyk nog steeds Loxton!@@willieexplore

[@willieexplore]

@@toscabrutus1781 Bly om te hoor jy geniet hierdie video so baie! Dit is self 'n spesiale video vir my. Ek verkies enige dag 'n Loxton braaivleisvuurtjie bo die strande in Thailand! Groete

[@leeroyduncan4610]

I love driving that side

[@willieexplore]

A great drive, always! Thanks for watching and supporting!

[@user-iw9vz6zn6r]

Wat onmiddelik my oog getret het is die breë strate.

[@willieexplore]

Beslis!

[@sherryhendricks7864]

Kyk vir sutherland its like going back in time kyk vir peps stores en the broad streets i feel like im walking with you deur die dorpies 👍👍👍🇿🇦🇿🇦🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭

[@willieexplore]

Bly jy geniet dit, Sherry! Ek woon nou in Engeland en dit is altyd spesiaal om weer in Suid-Afrika te kuier. Pep Stores en die wye strate sal altyd deel van ons wees! Groete Willie

[@sherryhendricks7864]

You also praat deurmekaar luke me i love it danke hoor

[@willieexplore]

Cheers! :)

[@gregorydavids5304]

In the KZbin documentary "An Impossible Return" about forced-removals in Cape Town during Apartheid one of the victims explains that it was his grandfather, then living in District Six, who had changed the colour of cream soda from white to green. The soda-fountain in his shop was the first to sell green cream soda.

[@willieexplore]

That is very interesting, thanks for sharing!

[@user-sy5so4qq6q]

WOULD LOVE TO END MY DAYS IN LOXTON , HOW SIMPLY NICE , WRAGTIG !!! HAVING LIVED IN JOBURG AND NOW IN ITALY ALL I WANT IS TO PEG AT HOME. NO MATTER WHAT SOUTH AFRICA IS STILL TOP CLASS AND THINGS WILL CHANGE IN BETTER SOON...

[@willieexplore]

There is simply no place like home! And Loxton is a fantastic part of our beautiful country. Appreciate you checking out my content and I value your support!

[@janiceouma667]

My mom passed from lung cancer and loxton was a factor due to asbestos poison, specific cancer related, she was borned in 1942 lived there at age 30 plus

[@willieexplore]

So sorry to hear that!

[@werners5869]

Willie, murrysburg het ook pale in die middel van die straat. Groete

[@willieexplore]

Dankie Werner vir die inligting en die saamkyk! Groete

[@mervynjones8962]

Hi Willie I am married to a Loxton her name is Penelope and her fathers name was Victor. We do not have any history feed back. Her father and family originated from this area only sheep farming and stories were ever recounted from memory .

[@willieexplore]

Hi Mervyn, thank you so much for sharing your personal story. It is a special place and I'm glad that you enjoyed the video. I appreciate your support for my channel. All the best! Willie

[@toscabrutus1781]

Willie op my verjaarsdag sien ek jy het 5000 intekenare gemaak! Baie geluk nou vir 7500! Groete!

[@willieexplore]

Baie dankie, Tosca! En veels geluk met jou verjaarsdag! Sou die stilte en natuur in Loxton nie nou lekker gewees het nie. Groete

[@toscabrutus1781]

@@willieexplore 🤔

[@toscabrutus1781]

Willie ja sorry lyk my boodskap verdwyn. Ja baie dankie WIllie wat sou ek wou gee vir n paar dae in Loxton met n hemelruim vol sterre!@@willieexplore

[@willieexplore]

@@toscabrutus1781 ek darem self!

[@user-xz6rb7dv9k]

I enjoy your youtube Chanel,please talk to the shop owners about the place you're visiting. 😊

[@willieexplore]

Thanks for the kind message, I appreciate the support! :)

[@phillipleboa5251]

LOVE THE PEACE AND QUIETNESS. XXXOXO

[@willieexplore]

Absolutely, Phillip! Cheers for watching and supporting my channel :)

[@tersiaswanepoel8387]

Jy het die beste gastehuis in die dorp gemis! Karob gastehuis. Die bèste knoffel is 10km uit die dorp by die Sakrivier poort by Marianne Scholtz! Die Suid Afrikaanse kunstenares, Annelise Vorster Meyer is ook ń inwoner met diè mooiste skilderye!

[@willieexplore]

Hi Tersia, ek is seker ek het baie lekker dinge misgeloop! Dalk 'n verskoning om eendag terug te gaan Loxton toe :) Mooi loop!

[@sammybooysen2723]

I was born not away from Loxton a place called Williston.

[@willieexplore]

Hi Sammy! Love Williston and Carnarvon area too. Pity I could not squeeze them into this particular trip, but maybe next time :)

[@winstoncoerecius]

Was video done on a Sunday

[@willieexplore]

No, a Wednesday :)

[@allanmcdonald3223]

Algernon Edgar Loxton, born 1844 and died 1931, is the gentleman you reference in your video.

[@willieexplore]

Thanks for watching and commenting, Allan! Yes, that is indeed the Mr. Loxton!

[@winstoncoerecius]

Do they they really need stop signs when there aren't even taxis.😊

[@willieexplore]

Good point! But I love them

[@piet8803]

Taxis don't know what they are.

[@virginiadutoit3577]

Never once did you mention the lack of potholes!! How wonderful, no potholes. I’m gonna semigrate

[@willieexplore]

Another bonus I guess! Thanks for watching :)

[@ceceliagrgin8324]

No people around? Not one!

[@willieexplore]

A very unique atmosphere, Cecelia! I think the people enjoy their sanity in Loxton

[@petramyburgh506]

1000% drukkies vir jou Willie.

[@willieexplore]

Dankie Petra! Ek waardeer die ondersteuning!

[@leonhue722]

Could be safe living there ?

[@willieexplore]

Definitely, but it might not be easy for large numbers to settle there as the residents are keen to preserve the town.

[@davidekerold9071]

GREAT PLACE IS lOXTON

[@willieexplore]

That is certain, David! Thank you very much for watching!

[@AfricanSouthernCross]

Rip off for one night…we paid R1200.00 for one night in Bloubergstrand for 4 people…..bare in mind Bloubergstrand is close to Cape Town and a fantastic view of Table Bay with Table mountain as a backdrop…you were ripped off having to pay R1500.00 for a view of a house !

[@willieexplore]

Comparing Loxton to Cape Town is like comparing chess to snakes & ladders. A different world! Thanks for watching

[@colindevilliers9905]

It is not that unusual to have poles down the centre of a road. There are a number of towns in SA that have this arrangement. It allows trees on sidewalks to grow unhindered.

[@willieexplore]

Cheers Colin. If you know of other towns, please let me know as I have never seen this anywhere in South Africa. But then again, it is such a big country!

[@colindevilliers9905]

@@willieexplore I have just been on a 6000km trip around SA and came across several towns with this arrangement. I will be hard pressed to name them with a level of confidence. However one that springs to mind is Barkley East as we parked under a tree in a side road to enjoy a coffee and the pole was right in front of us. Go to Google street view in Barkley East. The street view only goes down the main road. Click on any crossroad and then look up and down the side road. The poles are easily visible. It is another town with lush trees in all the side roads.

[@phelphel6157]

Are snakes common in the area?

[@willieexplore]

Thanks for watching and commenting Pheladi! Good question. I'm not sure. In general, the Northern Cape has a lot of snakes, but maybe some of the locals or people familiar with the area can get an answer for you.

[@raolhooley]

So bleak...my god..how to people survive there

[@willieexplore]

I think you'll find it is a dream destination for many

[@atolwage8576]

Well done.... just a pity you showcase your face to often blocking the view !!??

[@willieexplore]

Not sure why you feel the need to say something like that. Enjoy the dopamine kick. Cheers for watching.

[@ceceliagrgin8324]

That's petty, he has a nice face😊

[@willieexplore]

@@ceceliagrgin8324 thanks for dealing with that keyboard warrior! :)

[@piet8803]

It makes it feel more personal. Like he is your friend and I enjoy looking someone in the eyes while we are talking.

[@georgeadams1955]

​@@willieexplore kruidjie-roer-my-nie?