Africa
What do you even say about a place that changes you in the most profound way? From the beautiful sunsets, to the animals and the warm friendly people, Africa will leave you with a whole new perspective on life.
The King of the Jungle – Livingstone
24 February 2010 This morning I woke up feeling right as rain, which is more than I could say for […]
A sighting of the crazy bi-lingual hippo – Xao Island
19 February 2010 Today we awoke early in our bush camp and went for a mokoro trip to another island […]
Mama Africa – Okavango Delta
18 February 2010 We managed to get a sleep in today, which was really nice, after all those early mornings. […]
Circle of Life – Etosha National Park
15 February 2010 Today we did game driving all day, we got up early, yet again, so most of us […]
Ride the lightning – Sossusflei
9 February 2010 Full on. Those words just didn’t cover it today. The day started at 4:45am, we packed up […]
The Captain of my soul – Robben Island
4 February 2010 Today after a rather sleepless night I decided to get the red open toped bus around the […]
Botswana
This is real. This is Africa. It’s all you expect Africa to be and more. From the wildlife to the friendly people and majestic sunsets.
Safari! – Chobe National Park
22 February 2010 Safari! Up before the crack of dawn for our 6am safari in the torrential rain. I was […]
A sighting of the crazy bi-lingual hippo – Xao Island
19 February 2010 Today we awoke early in our bush camp and went for a mokoro trip to another island […]
Mama Africa – Okavango Delta
18 February 2010 We managed to get a sleep in today, which was really nice, after all those early mornings. […]
Malawi
Malawi is all about the lake, which looks more like an inland sea. The only land-locked country you can catch a wave in.
The waters edge – Chitimba
3 March 2010 Yesterday we left Kande Beach and travelled north to Chitimba, via a town called Mzuzu. If I […]
I love Kande – Kande Beach
1 March 2010 It was really nice that today we weren’t going anywhere. I slept in and then went on […]
Namibia
A land of contrasts, both in climate and landscape. From the scorching deserts and canyons to the windy beaches of the skeleton coast.
Dancing on a canoe – Bagani
17 February 2010 We were up before the sun this morning and had to pack up and dismantle everything in […]
Run through the jungle – Grashoek
16 February 2010 What a day this has been! I awoke at 5am for cooking duty, to help our chef […]
Circle of Life – Etosha National Park
15 February 2010 Today we did game driving all day, we got up early, yet again, so most of us […]
Around the waterhole – Etosha National Park
14 February 2010 Another early start today as we left our bush camp at Spitzkoppe, we drove back out along […]
Pride of the Rock – Spitzkoppe
13 February 2010 Today was a good day for sunglasses and a Hawaiian shirt. We were all very disappointed to […]
Sealed! – Walvis Bay
12 February 2010 Today was an early start at 815am for the cruise and again I was up with 10 […]
South Africa
The first place in Africa I visited and it shattered all my expectations of what Africa is really like. Meet the rainbow nation.
The adventure begins – Springbok
6 February 2008 Today we got up at the ungodly hour of 5am and had breakfast and packed up the […]
The Captain of my soul – Robben Island
4 February 2010 Today after a rather sleepless night I decided to get the red open toped bus around the […]
The journey of a thousand miles – Cape Town
3 February 2010 Most of today was taken up by flying on my horrendous Malaysian airlines flight to Cape Town […]
Zambia
A nice peaceful little country, steeped in legend (Dr. Livingstone, I presume?) Lots to see here from the world biggest waterfall and animals galore!
The longest road – Lusaka
28 February 2010 I have decided to put the last three days into one entry as they have all blurred […]
Dr. Livingstone I presume? – Livingstone
25 February 2010 I managed to get a sleep in today, not that I slept in much, body clock is […]
The King of the Jungle – Livingstone
24 February 2010 This morning I woke up feeling right as rain, which is more than I could say for […]
The rumble in the jungle – Victoria Falls
23 February 2010 I awoke with a start as my alarm went off, but when I stood up I realised […]
Zimbabwe
If you’ve only got time to visit one country in Africa, this is the one. The King of Africa. It’t got something for everyone. Safari, tribes, houseboat cruises, archaeology and (mostly) wonderfully warm people. You’ll love Zimbabwe, if you’ve got a thick skin and you try not to let all the bribery and corruption get to you.
Pith helmets, Archaeology & AK-47s
5th October 2015 Awoke with a start at 3am this morning with an awful stinging/crawling sensation in my right arm. […]