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 I thought to myself that those people must be insane! Then I read about it and also wanted to go. And so I did! For those that never heard of this Devil’s pool, it is located in the edge of Victoria Falls, in Zambia. Just...
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...
Two weeks after the start of our overland trip we entered Zambia. Since it’s independence in 1963, Zambia has been through several political crisis. It is the second biggest copper producer in the World and, most importantly, very rich in biodiversity. Our first stop...
After two days of mostly travelling in the truck, we arrived at a campsite close to Dar Es Salaam, facing the Indian Ocean. We didn’t get a chance to visit the city, but passing through was quite chaotic and there was a lot of traffic. On that campsite we had a first...
The world is on the move. People are traveling more now than ever before. In fact, according to a report by the World Tourism Organization, it is estimated that by 2030 around 8.5 billion people will take approximately 2 billion international trips – all thanks...
South Africa is a land of heart-pounding extremes. From the gleaming cosmopolitan city of Cape Town to the wild Kruger National Park, the manicured valleys of the Winelands, and the remote, wild Elephant Coast – the region is beguiling in its variety. This exact...
