Author: The Travelling Sloth
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The Budget Breakdown: Mozambique Travel Costs, No Filter
Mozambique is one of those destinations that sneaks up on you. While it sometimes gets a bad rap in the news, don’t let that fool you. This southeastern African gem offers endless beaches, turquoise waters and seafood so fresh it might just whisper your name. But what does it really cost to travel in Mozambique?I…
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The Best Campsites in Namibia: Photos & Honest Reviews
Maybe we’re biased, but the best way to experience Namibia (and Southern Africa in general) is by camping. Forget generic hotel rooms. Out here, the real magic happens in nature. The weather is perfect for it (though nights can get chilly), and nothing beats falling asleep under skies so clear you can see the Milky…
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Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar: The No-Fluff Guide (Lemurs, Costs & How To)
Planning a trip to Madagascar? Then you’ve probably come across Ranomafana National Park… it’s one of the country’s most famous wildlife spots and a must on any Madagascar itinerary. Picture this: lush rainforest, hot springs, misty mornings, and lemurs bouncing around their personal playground. Visiting Ranomafana honestly feels like stepping into a live nature documentary.…
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Overlanding Mozambique: Complete Road Trip Guide & Itinerary
Mozambique isn’t usually the first place people think of when planning an overland trip through Africa… but I reckon should be on the list, at least! If you’re dreaming of an adventurous road trip off well maintained tarred roads, overlanding through Mozambique might just be the place for you. We were so pleasantly surprised by…
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Exploring Lesotho: An Overland Travel Guide
Winding dirt roads, cold nights, and mountain passes that make your stomach flip… overlanding Lesotho is wild in all the right ways! We crossed into the country at Van Rooyens Gate and zigzagged across dramatic landscapes, overnighting in Malealea, Ramabanta, and Katse Dam before tackling the legendary Sani Pass just ahead of a cold front.…
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Gap Year Diaries: Week 1 Recap of Travelling the World
Let’s be real… leaving my corporate engineering job for a year of travel was a nerve-wrecking leap into the unknown. But so far? No regrets. We kicked off our African adventure right in the Heart of Africa *Burundi* before starting our 4 day tour to visit the primates of Rwanda-Uganda. From the Royal Drummers of…
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Travel Tips for the Curious: Exploring Burundi, the Heart of Africa
BURUNDI. 98% of the people we told had no idea where this tiny nation was on the map. Well, that was if they knew it was a country! It is understandable. Burundi is a landlocked country nestled in the heart of Africa. It is often overlooked by its neighbours – Tanzania and Rwanda… and overshadowed…
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Chimpanzee Habituation Experience (CHEX) in Kibale National Park, Uganda
I am assuming you have landed here because you want to have an once-in-a-lifetime animal encounter or maybe curious about Chimpanzee Habituation. Have you ever watched Chimp Empire on Netflix and wondered what it would be like to experience that for yourself? Did you know it was filmed in Kibale National Park, Uganda? It’s also…