The Okavango Delta
No visit to Botswana would be complete without a visit to the magical Okavango Delta. Early in the morning we drive until the roads stop, then jump aboard a traditional Makoro boat (like a...
The road chose me Going where others don't dare
VIDEO: Playing with Chimpanzees in Marienburg, Cameroon
Actually playing with Chimps is an experience I will never forget as long as I live. If you ever get the chance, jump on it! -Dan
Moremi National Park
We have been told repeatedly the Third Bridge Campsite in Moremi National Park is a must-see, so despite the $50USD EACH camping fee, we go ahead and book and set out for the National...
Gcwihaba Caves
South of Tsodilo we turn off the highway onto an extremely small sandy track that we follow for hour after hour before finally arriving at the Gcwihaba Caves. These caves are undeveloped and remote,...
eBook: Overland Travel Essentials: West Africa – Myths, Misconceptions and Misnomers
My new eBook Overland Travel Essentials: West Africa puts many commonly-held myths about Travel in West Africa to rest once and for all, and provides practical and real-world information and advice to successfully traverse...
Tsodilo – Mountain of the Gods
We make a brief stop at the famous Baines Baobabs – mighty Baobab trees in the middle of one of Botswana’s pans (a dry lake). The site is spectacular and peaceful, and we share...
