Nyemera Revisited
The sequence of posts around Christmas narrating the traditional lifestyle of James’s village attracted favourable comment so here is the story of our return...
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,...
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...
Border crossing: Namibia to Botswana
Like many overland border crossings in Southern Africa, crossing the border from Namibia to Botswana was no problem at all. Minimal hassle, and minimal paperwork or corruption.
Which border...
Game driving in Kruger National Park, in pictures
Noel and I spent three amazing days in the Kruger National Park, and we think that the best way to share our experience is...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Southern Zambia: Victoria Falls, Lake Kariba and the Zambezi
After crossing the Kazungula border from Botswana, Maggie and the team headed for southern Zambia. We visited three places: Victoria Falls, Lake Kariba and...