How to be a responsible overlander
Responsible tourism is essential to our travelling and overlanding philosophy.
Not only do we want to have a great time visiting some of Africa’s most beautiful...
Guide to Self Driving in Tanzania
Choosing the right Tanzania self-drive for your road trip can save you a lot. Hiring a rental car for a self-drive Tanzania is the...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...












