After Zambia, we crossed into Botswana, one of the richest countries in the region. Their currency, the Pula, holds...
The Wildlife of Chobe National Park
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Devil’s Pool Victoria Falls
The first time I saw pictures of Devil’s pool at Victoria Falls, I thought to myself, "Those people must be insane!",...
World Rhino Day: Where to see the Last Rhinos in Africa
Long before homo sapiens appeared, the ancestor (Paraceratherium) of our modern-day rhinos braved ice-ages and searing...
Best Family-Friendly Kid Safari Destinations in Africa
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Hakuna Matata
To do a safari in Africa, more than being an unique and unforgettable experience, is also to relieve childhood, and to...
Ngorongoro and Serengeti
After the Masai Mara, the expectations for the next safaris were very high. Two days after leaving Nairobi (Kenya),...
Travel sustainably & responsibly in Africa
So you’ve finally booked that African overland tour you’ve been dreaming of. Your bags are packed and your head is...
On the Shores of Lake Malawi
I’m travelling on the truck that has been our “home” for the past two weeks. We are about to leave Malawi, a country...
South Luangwa National Park
Two weeks after the start of our overland trip we entered Zambia. Since it’s independence in 1963, Zambia has been...
A Traveler’s Guide to Maun: The Gateway to Botswana Safaris
To the rookie traveler, Maun holds little interest. At face value, it’s an outback town of tour operators and...
Zanzibar, the Spice Island
After two days of mostly travelling in the truck, we arrived at a campsite close to Dar Es Salaam, facing the Indian...
Hacking Travel: Must-have Accessories that will Change the Way You Travel
The world is on the move. People are traveling more now than ever before. In fact, according to a report by the World...
Victoria Falls
After three weeks of the overland tour, everyone had heard a lot about Victoria Falls. Some members of the group had...
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