Travel Articles
by João and Margarida | Oct 8, 2019 | Blog, Botswana, Destinations, Travel Articles, Wildlife
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...
by João and Margarida | Oct 1, 2019 | Adventure Activities, Blog, Destinations, Travel Articles, Victoria Falls, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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...
by João and Margarida | Sep 24, 2019 | Blog, Destinations, Only in Africa, Travel Articles
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,...
by João and Margarida | Sep 17, 2019 | Blog, Destinations, Tanzania, Travel Articles, Wildlife
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,...
by Jodi Lucas | Sep 13, 2019 | Blog, Travel Articles
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...
by João and Margarida | Sep 10, 2019 | Blog, Destinations, Malawi, Travel Articles
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...
by João and Margarida | Sep 3, 2019 | Blog, Destinations, Travel Articles, Wildlife, Zambia
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...
by João and Margarida | Aug 27, 2019 | Adventure Activities, Blog, Destinations, Tanzania, Travel Articles, What to do
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...
by Jodi Lucas | Aug 21, 2019 | Blog, Travel Articles
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...
by Jodi Lucas | Aug 6, 2019 | Adventure Activities, Blog, Destinations, South Africa, Travel Articles, What to do
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...
by Jodi Lucas | Aug 6, 2019 | Adventure Activities, Blog, Destinations, Tanzania, Travel Articles, What to do
Zanzibar – the very name brings to mind the salty sea breezes, electric blue waters teeming with shoals of luminous fish and palm-fringed crystal-white sands. To honey-mooners and backpackers alike, it’s a land of coral beaches and barefoot luxury, lagoon-like...
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by Jodi Lucas | Jul 16, 2019 | Blog, Destinations, South Africa, Travel Articles, What to do, Wildlife
South Africa is a country rich in natural beauty and heritage, offering every kind of traveler a buffet of experiences to look forward to. Whether you want horizontal me-time on a pristine beach, wish to explore upbeat inner cities, or tick a handful of UNESCO World...
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