Namibia – Windhoek
Windhoek
As Reka had to proceed to the Immigration office in Windhoek to sort out her visa. It was very clear that Namibia is...
Senegal – Zebra Bar
Crossing the border (from Mauritania)
After getting through the border a small distance later you are driving through narrower Senegalese roads, people stop and stare...
Return Journey via Nakuru and Naro Moru to Nairobi
By the middle of April, the time was drawing close for me to return to the UK. My flight was booked for April 27.
We...
Nigeria – Amazing People
The Younes Family
Maggie was in need of a mechanic as we had a broken bearing which needed emergency treatment.
The night before we found a cheap place...
Angola – Border Crossing into Nambia
Day 5
The road to Ondijva was again a nice drive and we made good progress throughout the day. One thing I noticed about school...
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,...
Kazungula border crossing: Botswana to Zambia
The Kazungula border from Botswana to Zambia is a bit of a hassle compared to other borders in Southern Africa. Two hours in the baking heat,...
How to prepare for an overland journey through Africa in a Land Rover: top...
The most important thing, in our humble opinions, to thrive and survive on an overland journey, is to be prepared and well-informed, but to...
How to deal with border crossings on an overland journey
1. Research the border before you get there
When overlanding, there are often a number of borders to enter another country by road.
Researching what to expect at...
Botswana Self-Drive Safari (Delta to Desert)
Botswana stands out as one of Africa's premier locations for a self-drive safari, presenting a remarkable variety of landscapes, ranging from the verdant Okavango...
















