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...
Border crossing: Zambia to Malawi (Mwani/Mchinji)
Crossing the border to Malawi by road from Zambia was was no problem at all. A rather expensive visa, but only some paperwork for...
Namibia – Ondangwa (Speed Trap)
Around 50km outside of Ondangwa we were cruising along on some lovely road when a woman in a blue uniform came running to stop...
Top five accessories to bring on an overland journey
On an overland journey, it may be tempting to overload your vehicle with tons of expensive equipment and gear.
To ensure you don’t go overboard,...
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...
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...
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...
Our favourite places to overland in Botswana: community-run and off the beaten track
Noel, Maggie and I lived in Botswana from 2010-2012, so it’s a country that holds a very special place in our hearts.
As one of...
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...
Our week-long road trip through Swaziland
Last week, Noel and I left South Africa for the small, landlocked Kingdom of Swaziland. One of Africa’s smallest countries by area, Swaziland nevertheless...











