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,...
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...
Border Crossing: South Africa to Namibia
Like many overland border crossings in Southern Africa, crossing the border from South Africa to Namibia was no problem at all. Minimal hassle, and no paperwork...
Top five accessories to bring on an overland journey
On an overland journey, it may be tempting to overload your vehicle with tons of expensive equipment and gear.
To ensure you don’t go overboard,...
How to deal with border crossings on an overland journey
1. Research the border before you get there
When overlanding, there are often a number of borders to enter another country by road.
Researching what to expect at...
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...
Ultimate Guide to Self Drive in Zanzibar Islands
There are different ways in Zanzibar to get from A to B, mainly is local transport, called daladala nowadays there are also safer but...
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...
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...
Game driving in Kruger National Park, in pictures
Noel and I spent three amazing days in the Kruger National Park, and we think that the best way to share our experience is...
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