BORDER POST TEMPORARILY CLOSED

The Sendelingsdrift Border post is temporarily closed due to the high levels of the Orange River, which submerged the cables of the pontoon.  On 8 February 2010 the river reached a level of 7 meters at Noordoewer, its highest level in 22 years and it is expected that it will reach 8 meters before the end of the week.

Before the pontoon can operate again the level of the river must drop sufficiently to expose the cables and the pontoon and cables will have to be cleaned from mud and dirt. 

To make sure whether the border post is open it is best to phone the border post:
South African side:  +27-27-831 1506
Rosh Pinah:  +264-63-274 760

DECEMBER 2009
(04/01/2010)

December in Henties Bay is always a special time when the town springs to life with an electric atmosphere and a happy mood.  It is a time when old acquaintances meet again and enjoy long leisurely days on the beach and completely rewind, allowing al the pent-up stress to flow out of body and mind.

Although the small town is crowded with cars and people and shops filled to the brim with happy shoppers, the beaches are endless and can easily accommodate the many big groups while still looking empty!

Tiny shops with quirky names such as Boepie Snoepie, Krummel Kardoes, Die Tannies se Koeka Shop, Blaartjie and a couple more invite you to snoop around, looking for that special something to remind you of Henties.

For the rest of the time the beaches offer you its wide expanse for camping out and picnicking your days away.  Even if the fishing is not that good its just wonderful to while away your time on the beach, having a braai, catching up with friends and relatives and enjoy whatever the beach and sea has to offer.

For those who don't take kindly to the screaming of quad bikes that disturb your peaceful thoughts its always best to come after the New Year's weekend when the holiday atmosphere still lingers on in a quieter way.

Following a few photos to wet your appetite for your next holiday.
 

One of the big ones that did not get away - a kabeljou of 29 kg caught at the beginning of December in front of Desert Rose.

Happy gathering at the Penguin Angling Bonanza 26 December

Touch Rugby 26 December

The Hydro ball adventure centre was a new addition to the activities in Henties Bay that together with a long downward slide provided a lot of fun to old and young!

It will become a regular activity at the Omaruru River Mouth during the December holidays.

Late afternoon stroll on the beach

Preparations for an Old Year's beach party

Beach weddings are quite popular and the lovely sunny weather from December on offers the ideal opportunity for a memorable wedding.