Category: Planning Guides

  • The Best Campsites in Namibia: Photos & Honest Reviews

    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…

  • Overlanding Mozambique: Complete Road Trip Guide & Itinerary

    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…

  • Exploring Lesotho: An Overland Travel Guide

    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….

  • Chimpanzee Habituation Experience (CHEX) in Kibale National Park, Uganda

    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…

  • Solo Female Backpacking Guide to Uzbekistan: A 10 Day Itinerary

    Solo Female Backpacking Guide to Uzbekistan: A 10 Day Itinerary

    Uzbekistan – the Heart of the Silk Road. With magical cities like Bukhara, Samarkand and Khiva, I think it should be the next country you explore. You might’ve heard of The Golden Journey to Samarkand. It’s quite a famous poem about the ancient city. By travelling here, you create some amazing travel memories through its…

  • South Africa: The Budget Friendly Planning Guide

    South Africa: The Budget Friendly Planning Guide

    South Africa is an amazing place. It’s full of diverse landscapes, amazing beaches, national parks, mountains and delicious food. Prior to visiting South Africa, one of the assumptions I had was that safaris were expensive. I also hadn’t realized how different the landscapes were going to be. However, planning this trip with my partner (who…

  • Discover Uzbekistan: A Guide to Central Asia’s Gem

    Discover Uzbekistan: A Guide to Central Asia’s Gem

    Nestled in the heart of Central Asia, Uzbekistan calls travelers with its rich history, stories of the Silk Road, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. This double landlocked country offers a blend of ancient cities, vibrant markets, and warm hospitality. Uzbekistan is the perfect budget friendly destination to have an adventure! I found it to be a…

  • Svalbard: The Frozen Frontier of Arctic Wonders

    Svalbard: The Frozen Frontier of Arctic Wonders

    Nestled deep within the Arctic Circle, the archipelago of Svalbard emerges. Often referred to as the last stop before the North Pole, this Arctic island is located some 1300 km making it the world’s northernmost major settlement. It is one of the few places left where the polar bears roam freely. Svalbard offers a unique…