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Northwards … Etosha here we come!
I eased into consciousness, snuggled warmly under the duvet. The events of the previous day all but forgotten. Today, we could start on our holiday. Now, we would never recommend anyone to visit Namibia for 1 week. It is just … Continue reading
Posted in Namibia
Tagged Camping, Etosha National Park, Namibia, National Park, overland travel, southern Africa, travel, travel in Africa
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Uganda, national parks and foreigners
This post is intended for those independent travellers – like ourselves – who are interested in visiting the national parks in Uganda. It is a magnificent country, and we fully intended to visit quite a few of the national parks. … Continue reading
Posted in National Parks, Uganda
Tagged Africa, driving in national parks in Uganda, East Africa, National Park, overland travel, park fees Uganda, travel, Uganda, Uganda Wildlife Authority, vehicle fees for national parks
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Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park takes its name from the middle of the three volcanic mountains that are in the park; Mount Gahinga. To the east of it is Mount Muhavura and to the west of it is Mount Sabinyo. A … Continue reading
Posted in National Parks, Uganda
Tagged Batwa, Border, Gahinga, Gorilla, Kisoro, Mgahinga, Muhavura, National Park, Sabinyo, Sabinyo Gorge
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South Luangwa National Park
South Luangwa National Park is situated in the south east corner of Zambia between the Great East Road to Malawi and the Great North Road to Tanzania. It has a number of lodges in the park, and a good network … Continue reading
Posted in National Parks, Zambia
Tagged Africa, National Park, overland travel, South Luangwa National Park, southern Africa, travel, Zambezi River, Zambia
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Etosha National Park
We are suffering from a bit of sensory overload after three days in Etosha. It is not easy to describe the scenery, the vegetation, the vastness of the Etosha Pan, or the animals we saw. Or the numbers of animals … Continue reading
Posted in Namibia, National Parks
Tagged Africa, Camping, elephant, Etosha, Halili, lion, Namibia, Namutoni, National Park, overland travel, park fees, southern Africa, travel
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Chobe National Park
This was our last stop in Botswana, the culmination of a fantastic two weeks, and with a fitting finale. Our exit from Moremi National Park was followed by a 40km sandy track until we entered at Mababe Gate. Surprisingly, it … Continue reading
Posted in Botswana, National Parks
Tagged Africa, Botswana, Chobe National Park, National Park, overland travel, southern Africa, travel
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Moremi Game Reserve
Elephants. Not just a few – many. Not just one herd – many. It is funny how some places appeal to you, and some don’t. Moremi really appeals to both of us. It is a lovely mixture of forest, grass, … Continue reading
Posted in Botswana, National Parks
Tagged Africa, Botswana, Camping, Khwai, Maun, Mokoro, Moremi, National Park, Okavango Delta, overland travel, Savute, southern Africa, Third Bridge, travel
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Makgadigadi Pans Game Reserve
This is elephant land! Every park we have visited has been special in its own way, and on our entry into Makgadigadi we were introduced to the large mammals who would be our constant companions in this and the next … Continue reading
Posted in Botswana, National Parks
Tagged Africa, Botswana, Khumaga Campsite, National Park, overland travel, southern Africa, travel
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Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Magic. I’m running out of superlatives, and it is difficult not to repeat myself when writing these posts. Central Kalahari Game Reserve lies in the middle of Botswana. It is the size of Switzerland or Denmark, and probably does not … Continue reading
Posted in Botswana, National Parks
Tagged Africa, Botswana, Camping, Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Goshawk, National Park, overland travel, Passarge Pan, Sand, southern Africa, Sunday Pan, travel
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Mapungubwe National Park
It was completely dark when we reached the campsite, and the guard at the entrance to this side of the park looked at us suspiciously when we arrived. After producing park permits, camping bookings, and the receipt for the cultural … Continue reading
Posted in National Parks, South Africa
Tagged Mapungubwe, Mapungubwe Hill, National Park
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