I bless the rains down in Africa
What’s the best way to explore the Okavango Delta in Botswana? Instead of hiking through the wilderness take a scenic flight to get a more unique overview of the area.
Camping With The Elephants
One of the best places in Africa to see elephants, Botswana’s Elephant Sands is an incredible campsite and lodge where you can watch wild elephants from a safe distance.
You haven’t quite reached your destination – Part 1
Finding your accommodation can be a trickier experience than you might think. Even after planning, checking maps, saving screenshots to your phone and writing down directions. I've had more problems…
Where to see the big 5 on safari in Southern Africa (and why leopards don’t exist)
One of the highlights of Africa, these are the best places to see the big 5 while on safari in Southern Africa. Including which animals to look out for and where are the best national parks.
12 days, 5,453 km, 4 countries, 2 tents, and another VW: Part Two
To read the first part of our African road trip click here.
While we were in Maun we had some free time so decided to take advantage and plan our onward route. Louise had to be in Windhoek in a couple of days and was planning to take a bus from Maun, whereas myself and Céline were hoping to go to Kgalagadi National Park. Unfortunately that appeared impossible from the Botswana side without a 4×4. We’re gonna need some bigger tyres for the Polo!
(more…)12 days, 5,453 km, 4 countries, 2 tents, and another VW: Part One
I’d been back in Windhoek barely an hour after my week exploring some of the highlights of Namibia when the next part of my Southern Africa trip began. I was chatting to the people in my dorm when I met Céline, a girl from Belgium who was travelling alone and happened to have a rental car. As we talked it appeared we had similar plans and she asked if I’d like to join her.
(more…)3 Nights in Kasane: Hungry, Hungry Hippos
I was travelling around Namibia and Botswana with two girls I met in Windhoek, Céline and Louise. One of our first stops was a three night stay in Kasane, just across the Namibian border in the north-east of Botswana.
I’d never heard of the place before we decided to travel there but it was in a perfect location for other sights we wanted to visit and it’s such a beautiful area. The border crossing alone was one of the most stunning I’ve seen. As we entered Botswana we drove straight through the Chobe National Park and saw plenty of wildlife. We found a place to stay right next to the Chobe River; Chobe Safari Lodge. It was one of the nicest places I stayed during my three months in Africa. Just as we were checking in we were treated to a beautiful, red African sunset over the river. We knew we were in the right place.
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