Cape to Cairo, overland trip 2015-2016!
Noel and I are planning Maggie’s 7th trip through southern and east Africa from Nov 2015-2016. Here is a map of the route we...
Hot Air Balloon Safaris in Africa
Drakensberg
There are two main things Drakensberg is known for, for having the highest mountain in South Africa, and for having an inviting natural beauty...
From Kosi Bay to St Lucia: Driving the iSimangaliso Wetland Park
After leaving Swaziland, we drove Maggie south to explore KwaZulu Natal, the Elephant Coast and the iSamangaliso Wetland Park.
iSimangaliso means ‘Place of Wonder’ in Zulu,...
Get the Most Out of Honeymoon in Africa
A honeymoon safari is one of the most valuable holidays one can ever take in the world. Many travelers plan either getting married or...
DRC Congo – Medicine Man
While walking through a district of Kinshasa we found a ‘Medicine Man’ that advertised that he had cures for all sorts of ailments as...
Botswana – San Contemporary Art
When leaving Shakawe heading south you will pass D’kar which is near Ghansi.
This is where you find the Kuru Art centre. It is...
Overlanding Lesotho: a week in the Mountain Kingdom
After leaving the Drakensberg mountains, we headed for the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho. One of Africa’s most mountainous countries, Lesotho does not fail to disappoint the overland traveller.
We...
Self Driving in Tanzania
With over 100 private and licensed car hire companies, it is very possible for one to hire a car in Tanzania for self-drive experience...
Driving Around the Big Bend
Our car shuddered to a standstill beside a wooden sign on a deserted western region part of Uganda road. “This is fountain of the...
Gorilla Trekking Encounters: Wildlife Experiences that Left Us Breathless
Coming face to face with these giants is a very powerful experience. This is the moment of truth since after a long, sweaty mix-up;...