5 Camping Tips for Beginners
When you think of camping, you’d be forgiven for thinking it is unsafe. If you ask me, it does have its share of drama...
9 Ways You Can Save on Uganda Car Rentals
Wondering about how you can get cheap car hire in Uganda? The ideas below will help you get a good bargain and save you...
4×4 Training Academy in the Eastern Cape
When preparing for an overland journey, buying the right vehicle is only half the job done. To survive a great traverse between several countries...
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...
12 of the best campsites in South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho
When Noel and I first set out on our overland trip in South Africa, we were overwhelmed by the number of campsites. With literally...
Border Crossing: South Africa to Lesotho (and back)
Like many overland border crossings in Southern Africa, crossing from South Africa to Lesotho and back again was no problem at all. Minimal hassle, and...
Border Crossings: South Africa to Swaziland (and back)
Some call Swaziland ‘hassle-free Africa’, and that’s exactly what we experienced crossing the border into the country from South Africa. Minimal paperwork and no...
How to enjoy a week (or two) in Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria – nicknamed the ‘Jacaranda city’ for the thousands of Jacaranda trees that line the streets of the city – is not often considered one...
Top 5 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 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...