How to tackle such a vast region in only 18 days?
Armed with a couple of weeks off work and a rented 4×4, we set out setting up the perfect itinerary. This is what we came up with:
- Day 1 – a brand new 4×4
- Day 2 – sossusvlei sunrise
- Day 3 – sandwich with Hans
- Day 4 – North into the gravel
- Day 5 – Twyfelfontein
- Day 6 – midnight at Halali
- Day 7 – a stroke of luck
- Day 8 – leopard number one
- Day 9 – into Botswana
- Day 10 – Victoria Falls
- Day 11 – the adventure begins
- Day 12 – Savuti to Khwai
- Day 13 – The Okavango Delta
- Days 14-18 – The end. For now
I wouldn’t expect anybody to read a full account of our road-trip, but in case I’m wrong, please go-ahead with the full day-by-day account.
The infamous Binga-Karoi road
The road to avoid?
Mana Pools: A bucket list location?
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Camping Among Lions: Chitake Springs Experience
The most notorious campsite in the world?
Chirundu: The worst border in the world
The time had come to depart Zambia, crossing the Zambezi one last time, 35 days after we had entered the country at Katima
The Wild Dogs of Jeki: Sunrise in Lower Zambezi
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Exploring Lower Zambezi National Park: A Hidden Gem
The Lower Zambezi National Park is paradise. It must be up there as one of the most spectacularly beautiful locations on the planet.
Exploring Malawi: A Journey from Lilongwe to Nkhotakota
The journey through Malawi revealed misconceptions about costs and police interactions, as border fees were much lower than expected. Nkhotakota highlighted the region’s historical significance with past slave trade details. Despite initial worries, the beauty and culture of Malawi were captivating, with scenic lake views and vibrant local life.
Top Wildlife Sightings in South Luangwa National Park
To those in the know the South Luangwa National Park is considered to be one of the very finest wildlife destinations in all of Africa.
Exploring North Luangwa National Park: A Hidden Gem
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The Shoebill Experience: Birdwatching in Bangweulu
I’ll say it up front, Bangweulu swamps are a highlight. For anyone visiting Zambia in the near future, I would seriously consider adding it to your itinerary. Nsobe Camp Nsobe camp in the Bangweulu wetlands is a four hour drive from the T2. It’s a dirt road, and the going is fairly slow, but anything is better than the T2.…
Zambia’s T2: A Road Trip on “The Great North Road”
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Kafue National Park – Safari Part 2
Time for our second blog post on our time in Kafue. The Tsetse flies remain intense, but we must remind ourselves that without the mighty tsetse these huge wildlife reserves simply wouldn’t exist. So we must enjoy it for what it is. Temperamental Zimbabwean wifi mean there will be few photos posted. Check back later for the full experience… Kafue…
Kafue National Park – Safari Part 1
One of the biggest national parks in the whole of Africa, Kafue was our next destination. Famous for the hordes of tsetse flies and dangerous elephants, we were nervous, but excited.
Small Holiday Big Dream 