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Journeys & Road Trips

Stories of culture, communities, traditions, and meaningful encounters that make a trip memorable.

Isn’t the Kgalagadi just a glorified desert with a few lonely antelopes?

Isn’t the Kgalagadi just a glorified desert with a few lonely antelopes?

So you think the Kgalagadi is just a big sandy nothing with a few stray antelope? Think again. This “desert” is a wild, star-lit, lion-stalked masterpiece that proves silence can roar.

The fine art of not hauling your wardrobe across a continent

The fine art of not hauling your wardrobe across a continent

Packing for a trip across southern Africa is more than just filling a bag. Smart preparation turns a challenge. Discover how to travel lighter, smarter, and with confidence.

A travel journal: A Namibian family’s days of wildlife, wonder and warmth in the KNP

A travel journal: A Namibian family’s days of wildlife, wonder and warmth in the KNP

A Namibian family’s multi-generational road trip through the KNP turns into a treasured family memory, filled with laughter, wildlife sightings, and a milestone 70th birthday celebration.

I bet many of you have never heard of these places

I bet many of you have never heard of these places

Southern Africa hides landscapes that most travellers have never even heard of. They are destinations for those who value discovery over convenience.

What about multi-country trips across southern Africa?

What about multi-country trips across southern Africa?

Travelling through different countries is achievable with proper planning. Carrying the correct documents and vehicle permits, as well as currency management and timing, ensures a seamless journey through Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.

Why on earth would I want to travel to the Free State?

Why on earth would I want to travel to the Free State?

The Free State might seem like a province to pass through, yet it offers wide skies, sandstone cliffs, towns rich in history and destinations like Clarens, the Golden Gate Highlands and the Gariep Dam.

Wet roads and wild places: navigating tar and gravel after rain

Wet roads and wild places: navigating tar and gravel after rain

Travelling in or after rain safely means slowing down, reading the terrain, and respecting the weather’s power.