Overlanding Lesotho: a week in the Mountain Kingdom
After leaving the Drakensberg mountains, we headed for the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho. One of Africa’s most mountainous countries, Lesotho does not fail to disappoint the overland traveller.
We...
Botswana – Okavango Delta
The Okavango Delta is produced by seasonal flooding. The Okavango River drains the summer (January-February) rainfall from the Angola highlands and the surge flows...
From Kosi Bay to St Lucia: Driving the iSimangaliso Wetland Park
After leaving Swaziland, we drove Maggie south to explore KwaZulu Natal, the Elephant Coast and the iSamangaliso Wetland Park.
iSimangaliso means ‘Place of Wonder’ in Zulu,...
Guide to Hiring 4×4 SUV All Terrain Vehicle in East Africa
Travelers from all over the world search for reliable 4x4 wheel drive vehicles to take them through a memorable safari in Africa. With a...
Nyemera Revisited
The sequence of posts around Christmas narrating the traditional lifestyle of James’s village attracted favourable comment so here is the story of our return...
How to prepare for an overland journey through Africa in a Land Rover: top...
The most important thing, in our humble opinions, to thrive and survive on an overland journey, is to be prepared and well-informed, but to...
Senegal – Heading to Guinea Bissau
The road to Guinea Bissau
The day we left the park we decided to check out a border that was relatively close to a town...
Our favourite places to overland in Botswana: community-run and off the beaten track
Noel, Maggie and I lived in Botswana from 2010-2012, so it’s a country that holds a very special place in our hearts.
As one of...
Nigeria – Amazing People
The Younes Family
Maggie was in need of a mechanic as we had a broken bearing which needed emergency treatment.
The night before we found a cheap place...
Overlanding Lake Malawi: a week in the warm heart of Africa
Moving on from South Luangwa National Park in Zambia, Maggie and the team headed for Malawi. Malawi is nicknamed the ‘warm heart of Africa’...