There’s no better way to start a journey than to have inspiring tunes playing on repeat, making up the soundtrack to your adventure. Just like you wouldn’t road trip without the perfect tracks to sing along to, so you wouldn’t venture through Africa without listening...
A large part of Africa may be pretty ‘deserted’, with the only inhabitants being that of wildlife. However, Africa is also known for some of the world’s most gorgeous, cosmopolitan cities. Some cities are also known to be the fastest growing economies in the world,...
Africa has touched the hearts of many. The simple way of life, the friendly people, the many fascinating cultures, the wildlife, the natural beauty – it amazes visitors, and most will say that their African adventure will forever be ingrained in their hearts and...
Reaching the age of 65 is often a dreaded thought for many people. Why is that? Society and mass media has played a pivotal role in promoting youthfulness as the ultimate be all and end all. If being young means being vibrant, energetic and ready for action, why...
For many people on safari in Africa, tipping can be confusing. Gratuity is one of those things that is different all over the world, and it can be awkward trying to figure out etiquette and local customs – especially in a continent as diverse as Africa. With...
After Zambia, we crossed into Botswana, one of the richest countries in the region. Their currency, the Pula, holds it’s value against the USD quite well. It is quite surprising to learn that most of the animals are free to roam anywhere. There are basically no fences...
Africa’s ever-changing scenery from Cape Town to Kenya is the perfect canvas on which to paint a storybook expedition that will change your life. From the vast savannahs peppered with immense herds of wildlife, to the golden Kalahari dunes, star-studded desert...
The first time I saw pictures of Devil’s pool at Victoria Falls, I thought to myself, “Those people must be insane!”, then I read about it and also wanted to go. And so I did! For those of you who have never heard of Devil’s pool, it is located on the edge...
To do a safari in Africa, more than being an unique and unforgettable experience, is also to relieve childhood, and to watch “Lion King” in real life. There is no better music for someone doing a safari than “The lion sleeps tonight”. When the first chords are heard,...
After the Masai Mara, the expectations for the next safaris were very high. Two days after leaving Nairobi (Kenya), already on the overland truck with another 20 people, we entered the Ngorongoro conservation area (Tanzania) before the sun came up. The mist was dense,...
So you’ve finally booked that African overland tour you’ve been dreaming of. Your bags are packed and your head is filled with the prospect of exploring the continent’s misty rainforests, vast savannah plains, and glorious tropical coastlines. Whether you’re a...
I’m travelling on the truck that has been our “home” for the past two weeks. We are about to leave Malawi, a country that is still among the poorest of Africa. As I look through the window, I feel the noisy wind coming through and see. I see the dry landscape and red...
