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Charé is 34 km north of Solitaire next to the C14. GPS: S23.62531 E15.86583 Cost: A desert tour with Boesman costs R2 100 for up to six people; R300 per person for bigger groups. You can explore the veld in your own vehicle for R100 per adult; R60 per child under 12. There’s a campsite with hot showers and flush toilets but no power points. Camping costs R140 per adult; R90 per child under 12. Contact: 00 264 81 294 3755 (Boesman); 00 264 81 337 4611 (Yuri); sossusft@afol.com.na