Category: Africa
-
Southern Africa 4×4 Buyback Guide after 15000km and 9 countries
After 15,000km across nine countries, a Southern Africa 4×4 buyback can be one of the most cost-effective and flexible ways to overland the region. If you’re planning a long overland trip through Southern Africa, you’ve probably come across something called a 4×4 buyback scheme. At first glance, it sounds a bit strange – you’re not…
-
The Budget Breakdown: How much 3 weeks overlanding in Namibia cost?
Namibia had been high on our bucket list for years and during our Southern Africa overlanding trip, we finally spent 20 days road tripping across the country. This is our complete Namibia budget breakdown including accommodation, fuel, camping, food, activities and overlanding costs. The main thing we struggled with was knowing if Namibia was expensive…
-
Namibia Road Trip Itinerary: 2.5 Weeks of Safari, Desert & Coast – Self Drive
Namibia has been on our bucket list since pre COVID. Originally, we had plans for a South Africa + Namibia road trip but with the pandemic, we ended up only visiting South Africa. Fast forward five years and we finally did it! If you’re dreaming of an epic self-drive adventure through Namibia, this guide will…
-
The Budget Breakdown: Exposing my Madagascar Travel Cost
Madagascar is one of those places that completely surprises you! Especially if you came to the country with little to no expectations… the wild landscapes, copious amounts of baobabs, lemurs up in the trees and picturesque beaches. Road tripping around Madagascar sounds like such an adventure and a dream – and don’t get me wrong,…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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.…
-
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…