2025/04/01
Windhoek
Arrival day in Windhoek
2025/04/02
Windhoek
One more of many days in Windhoek
2025/04/03
Windhoek
One more of many days in Windhoek
2025/04/04
Windhoek
One more of many days in Windhoek
2025/04/05
Windhoek
One more of many days in Windhoek
2025/04/06
Windhoek
One more of many days in Windhoek
2025/04/07
Windhoek
One more of many days in Windhoek
2024/04/08
Windhoek
One more of many days in Windhoek
2025/04/09
Windhoek
One more of many days in Windhoek
2025/04/10
Windhoek
One more of many days in Windhoek
2025/04/11
Windhoek
One more of many days in Windhoek
2025/04/12
Windhoek
One more of many days in Windhoek
2025/04/13
Windhoek
One more of many days in Windhoek
2025/04/14
Windhoek – Sesriem Campsite
Finally back on Pad
2025/04/15
Sesriem Campsite – Sesriem Canyon – Deadvlei – Soussusvlei
Enchanting landscapes in the Namib
2025/04/16
Sesriem Campsite – Betta – Farm Landsberg (Tiras Mountains)
Heading further to the South
2025/04/17
Farm Landsberg (Tiras Mountains)
A day at the Landsberg Farm
2025/04/18
Farm Landsberg (Tiras Mountains) – Farm Namuskluft (Rosh Pinah)
From one farm to the next farm
2025/04/19
Farm Namuskluft – Oranjemund – Farm Namuskluft
A trip to Oranjemund on the coast
2025/04/20
Farm Namuskluft (Rosh Pinah) – Alte Kalköfen (Simplon)
Along lonely routes to the north
2025/04/21
Alte Kalköfen (Simplon) – Lapa Lange Lodge (Mariental)
Further on our way to the North
2025/04/22
Lapa Lange Lodge
A relaxing day at the Lapa Lange Lodge
2025/04/23
Lapa Lange Lodge – Windhoek
Back to Windhoek for the hopefully final repairs
2025/04/24
Windhoek
Hopefully last workshop day in Windhoek
2025/04/25
Windhoek
DIY and cleaning day in Windhoek
2025/04/26
Windhoek
Stocking up supplies in Windhoek
2025/04/27
Windhoek – Ghaub Nature Reserve and Farm (nearby Grootfontein)
Finally on Pad again
2025/04/28
Ghaub Nature Reserve and Farm (nearby Grootfontein) – Taranga Safari Lodge (nearby Rundu)
Heading further to the Caprivi Strip
2025/04/29
Taranga Safari Lodge (nearby Rundu)
A day at the Cubango
2025/04/30
Taranga Safari Lodge (nearby Rundu) – Riverdance Lodge (nearby Divindu)
From one Lodge to the next one
2025/05/01
Riverdance Lodge – Mahango Game Reserve – Riverdance Lodge
A day with new technical problems and a short safari trip
2025/05/02
River Dance Lodge (nearby Divundu) – Katima Mulilo – Muchenje River Lodge
On the way to the next garage
2025/05/03
Muchenje River Lodge – Katima Mulilo – Marrow Campsite (nearby Kongola)
Back westwards again
2025/05/04
Marrow Campsite (nearby Kongola)
A relaxing day by the river
2025/05/05
Marrow Bushcamp (nahe Kongola) – Mudumu NP
Vom Marrow Bushcamp in den nahe gelegenen Mudumu Nationalpark
2025/05/06
Mudumu NP – Shametu Lodge (Divundu)
Westward again to solve the tire problems
2025/05/07
Shametu Lodge (Divundu) – Ngandu Safari Camp (Rundu)
On to Rundu to resolve our technical issues
2025/05/08
Rundu
A day in Rundu with laundry, shopping and workshop visit
2025/05/09
Rundu – River Dance Lodge (nearby Divundu)
Becky gets more new shoes and we head east again
2025/05/10
Riverdance Lodge (nearby Divundu) – Rupara Restcamp (nearby Sangwali)
Finally on the road again
2025/05/11
Rupara Restcamp – Nkasa Rupara National Park
A day on pad in Nkasa Rupara National Park
2025/05/12
Rupara Restcamp – Namwi Island Campsite
Once again to Katima Mulilo
2025/05/13
Namwi Lodge and Campsite (Katima Molilo)
Shopping, planning, organizing
2025/05/14
Namwi Lodge (Katima Molilo, Namibia) – Whispering Sands Campsite (Sioma/Ngonye Falls, Zambia)
Finally crossing a border again!
2025/05/15
Whispering Sands Campsite (Sioma/Ngonye Falls, Zambia) – Wildcamp nearby the Liuwa Plain NP
Heading north to Liuwa Plain NP
2025/05/16
Wildcamp nearby Liuwa Plain NP – Katoyana Campsite (Liuwa Plain NP)
Into the enchanting Liuwa Plain National Park
2025/05/17
Katoyana Campsite (Liuwa Plain NP) – Wildcamp nearby Liuwa Plain NP
Another beautiful day in Liuwa Plain National Park
2025/05/18
Wildcamp nearby Liuwa Plain NP – Roy's Camp (Kafue NP)
From the Liuwa Plain NP to the Kafue NP
2025/05/19
Roy's Camp – Kafue NP – Musungwa Lodge Campsite
Through the southern part of Kafue NP
2025/05/20
Musungwa Lodge Campsite – Kaingu Lodge
Along the eastern river road to the Kaingu Lodge
2025/05/21
Kaingu Lodge
A relaxing day at Kaingu Lodge
2025/05/22
Kaingu Lodge – Pioneer Lodge (Lusaka)
Once again to Lusaka
2025/05/23
Lusaka
Toyota Service in Lusaka
2025/05/24
Lusaka
Planning and organization day
2025/05/25
Pioneer Camp (Lusaka) – Mvuu Lodge Campsite (Lower Zambezi)
Taking the Leopard's Hill Road through the mountains from Lusaka to the Lower Zambezi
2025/05/26
Mvuu Lodge Campsite: Boat ride on the Zambezi
A stunning boat ride on the Zambezi
2025/05/27
Mvuu Lodge Campsite: Excursion to the Lower Zambezi National Park
A day trip to the Lower Zambezi National Park
2025/05/28
Mvuu Lodge Campsite – Breeze River Lodge Campsite
From the Mvuu Lodge Campsite to the Breeze River Lodge Campsite further upstream on the Zambezi
2025/05/29
Breeze River Lodge Campsite – Pioneer Camp (Lusaka)
Back to Lusaka once again
2025/05/30
Lusaka – Petauke
Along the Great East Road to the east
2025/05/31
Petauke – Mfuwe
On to Southern Luangwa National Park
2025/06/01
Tracks and Trail Rivercamp (Mfuwe)
Once again an attempt at a relaxing day
2025/06/02
Mfuwe / Southern Luangwa National Park
On a pad in the Southern Luangwa National Park
2025/06/03
Mfuwe
A relaxing day almost exclusively at the campsite
2025/06/04
Mfuwe – Kamukonzo Community Camp
Along the east bank of the Luangwa to the north
2025/06/05
Kamukonzo Community Camp – Ituba Campsite
Continue north along the Luangwa
2025/06/06
Ituba Campsite – North Luangwa NP – Kapishya Hot Springs
Through the North Luangwa NP to the Kapishya Hot Springs
2025/06/07
Kapishya Hot Springs
A day of relaxation at the Kapishya Hot Springs
2025/06/08
Kapishya Hot Springs
Another day off
2025/06/09
Kapishya Hot Springs – Kasama
Continue north to the next larger town for some errands
2025/06/10
Kasama
Administration, repairing, purchasing and planning day in Kasama
2025/06/11
Kasama – Mumbuluma Falls
Off to the waterfall sightseeing tour in northern Zambia
2025/06/12
Mumbuluma Falls – Lumangwe Falls
On the Scenic Route north to the Lumangwe Falls
2025/06/13
Lumangwe Falls / Kabweluma Falls
Hike to the Kabweluma Falls
2025/06/14
Lumangwe Falls – Chishimba Falls
East again towards Kasama to the Chishimba Falls
2025/06/15
Chishimba Falls – Flower and Fern Cottage and Campsite
Further north in Zambia
2025/06/16
Flower and Fern Cottage and Campsite
Research and travel planning day
2025/06/17
Flower and Fern Cottage and Campsite
Another planning day
2025/06/18
Flower and Fern – Kalambo Falls – Flower and Fern
To the last waterfall in Zambia
2025/06/19
Flower and Fern Cottage and Campsite (Zambia) – Sumbawanga (Tanzania) – Lake Shore Lodge and…
On to the next country: Tanzania
2025/06/20
Lake Shore Lodge and Campsite
A relaxing day at Lake Tanganyika
2025/06/21
Lake Shore Lodge and Campsite
Nothing special today!
2025/06/22
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2025/06/23
Wildcamp – Kigoma (Lakeside Beach)
To Kigoma on Lake Tanganyika
2025/06/24
Lakeside Beach in Kigoma
A day in Kigoma for organizing, shopping and relaxing
2025/06/25
Kigoma – Gombe NP
Chimpanzee trekking in Gombe NP
2025/06/26
Gombe NP – Kigoma
Another chimpanzee trek and return to Kigoma
2025/06/27
Kigoma – Biharamulo (Starlight Hotel)
Northeast towards Lake Victoria
2025/06/28
Biharamulo (Starlight Hotel) – Bukoba (Balamaga B&B)
Along Lake Victoria to Bukoba
2025/06/29
Balamaga B&B (Bukoba)
One day break at Balamaga B&B
2025/06/30
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2025/07/01
Villa Katwe (Masaka)
We wait out the bad weather in Villa Katwe and take an afternoon stroll through Masaka
2025/07/02
Villa Katwe (Masaka)
When the bacteria strike
2025/07/03
Villa Katwe (Masaka) – Leopard Rest Camp (nearby Mburo NP)
Short drive from Masaka to Mburo National Park
2025/07/04
Lake Mburo NP
Tour in a small but very beautiful national park
2025/07/05
Lake Mburo NP – Nyore Hillside Retreat (west of Mbarara)
Two hospital visits and the retreat in the hills
2025/07/06
Nyore Hillside Retreat
Rest day at the retreat in the hills
2025/07/07
Nyore Hillside Retreat – Mbarara – Nyore Hillside Retreat
Another day in the hospital
2025/07/08
Nyore Hillside Retreat – Äquator – Enjojo Lodge and Campsite
Again to the equator
2025/07/09
Enjojo Lodge and Campsite, Rohija Community Campsite, Bwindi
Drive to and through Bwindi Park
2025/07/10
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2025/07/11
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge and Campsite
A Gorilla Disneyland in African style
2025/07/12
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge and Campsite
A unique gorilla tracking experience
2025/07/13
Bwindi NP (Uganda) – Ruhengeri (Ruanda)
From Uganda to Rwanda, the 25th country in Africa we visit
2025/07/14
Ruhengeri – Kigali
To the capital of Rwanda, Kigali
2025/07/15
Kigali
Some errands and a visit to the Genocide Memorial in Kigali and of course a reunion with Cath and Ian
2025/07/16
Kigali – Nyangwe Nziza Lodge
Into the South of Rwanda
2025/07/17
Nyangwe Nziza Lodge – Iliza Beach Kibuye at Lake Kivu
Through the scenic Nyungwe Park to Lake Kivu
2025/07/18
Iliza Beach Kibuye am Lake Kivu – Umuko Lodge
From one lake to another
2025/07/19
Umuko Lodge
A day of relaxation with a lake view at Umuko Lodge
2025/07/20
Umuko Lodge (Rwanda) – Starlight Hotel (Tanzania)
Back on dusty tracks in Tanzania
2025/07/21
Starlight Hotel – Rocky Bay Resort
Once again to Lake Victoria
2025/07/22
Rocky Bay Resort
Car wash and cleaning day
2025/07/23
Rocky Bay Resort (Busisi) – Mwagilia Mowo (nearby Singida)
Further East
2025/07/24
Mwagilia Mowo (nearby Singida) – Foresight Eco Lodge and Campsite (Ngorongoro)
A vague view of the Ngorongoro Crater
2025/07/25
Foresight Eco Lodge and Campsite (Ngorongoro)
A day at the computer
2025/07/26
Foresight Eco Lodge – Twiga Lodge and Campsite (Arusha)
In the middle of the tourist circus
2025/07/27
Twiga Lodge and Campsite (Arusha) – Shose Chalets, Farm & Campsite (Moshi)
Kilimanjaro shows itself
2025/07/28
Shose Chalets, Farm & Campsite (Moshi) – Irente View Cliff Lodge & Campsite
A detour to the Usambara Mountains
2025/07/29
Irente View Cliff Lodge & Campsite
A wonderful hike with Joseph in the Usambara Mountains
2025/07/30
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Today we are heading to the Indian Ocean
2025/07/31
Emayani Beach Lodge/Kasa Diving Campsite
A day at the beach
2025/08/01
Emayani Beach Lodge/Kasa Diving Campsite – Barry's Beach Lodge and Campsite
Almost like a holiday
2025/08/02
Barry's Beach Lodge and Campsite – Tan Swiss Lodge (Mikumi)
From the beach back inland
2025/08/03
Tan Swiss Lodge (Mikumi) – The Old Kisolnza Farmhouse
Further inland
2025/08/04
The Old Kisolanza Farmhouse – Mbeya
Further southwest
2025/08/05
Paul's Hidden Hill Campsite (Mbeya)
The ADAC causes bad mood
2025/08/06
Mbeya (Tansania) – Floja Foundation Campsite (Malawi)
Another border crossing. To Malawi, the 25th country of our African tour.
2025/08/07
Floja Foundation Campsite
A day at Lake Malawi
2025/08/08
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2025/08/09
Mushroom Farm – Chelinda Campsite (Nyika NP)
Into the Nyika National Park at an altitude of about 2300 meter
2025/08/10
Chelinda Campsite
On the high plateau of Nyika National Park
2025/08/11
Chelinda Campsite – Mzuzu (Macondo Camp)
Short tour through the Nyika National Park and on to Mzuzu
2025/08/12
Macondo Camp (Mzuzu)
Visit to a small chocolate factory
2025/08/13
Macondo Camp (Mzuzu)
Doing errands
2025/08/14
Macondo Camp (Mzuzu) – Kachere Kastle
Putting our feets up
2025/08/15
Kachere Kastle – Nkhotakota Pottery
Further along Lake Malawi
2025/08/16
Nkhotakota Pottery – Chembe/Cape Maclear
To the southern end of Lake Malawi
2025/08/17
Chembes Eagle Nest – Liwonde NP
To Liwonde National Park
2025/08/18
Liwonde NP (Chinguni Campsite)
Game drive in Liwonde NP
2025/08/19
Liwonde NP – Zomba (Casa Rossa)
Short detour to the Zomba Plateau
2025/08/20
Zomba (Casa Rossa) – Africa Wild Truck Camp and Lodge
Finally in Italy
2025/08/21
Africa Wild Truck Camp and Lodge
A restless rest day
2025/08/22
Africa Wild Truck Camp and Lodge
A short hike
2025/08/23
Africa Wild Truck Camp and Lodge (Malawi) – Kukutana Campsite (Mozambique)
Via the Tete Corridor through Mozambique
2025/08/24
Kukutana Campsite / Tete
A day in Mozambique
2025/08/25
Kukutana Campsite (Mozambique) – Nyamoro Dairy Farm (Zimbabwe)
Further on to Zimbabwe
2025/08/26
Nyamoro Dairy Farm – La Rochelle (Penhalonga)
Along the mountains of Nyanga National Park
2025/08/27
La Rochelle – Great Zimbabwe
To the historic ruins of Great Zimbabwe
2025/08/28
Great Zimbabwe – Romelda Lakeside Retreat
Great Zimbabwe, tire repair and a trip to Lake Mutirikwi
2025/08/29
Romelda Lakeside Retreat – Royal Gardens Camp (Chiredzi)
Continue towards Gonarezhou National Park
2025/08/30
Royal Gardens Camp (Chiredzi) – Chivilila (Gonarezhou NP)
Finally back in a national park
2025/08/31
Gonarezhou NP: Chivilila – Tondo
Once again on "pad" in a national park
2025/09/01
Gonarezhou NP: Tondo – Mabalauta
On pad through Gonarezhou National Park
2025/09/02
Mabalauta (Zimbabwe) – Moreson camp and RV (South Africa)
Back again in South Africa
2025/09/03
Moreson camp and RV
A day at the campsite
2025/09/04
Moreson camp and RV
Another day of relaxation at Moreson Camp
2025/09/05
Moreson Camp and RV – Phalaborwa Safari Park
On the way to Kruger National Park
2025/09/06
Phalaborwa Safari Park: Tour in Krueger NP
Our first tour in Kruger NP
2025/09/07
Phalaborwa Safari Park – Balule Satelite Camp (Kruger NP)
A day with more animal sightings in Kruger NP
2025/09/08
KNP: Balule Satellite Camp (Olifants) – Maroela Satellite Camp (Orpen)
A day with many more animal sightings
2025/09/09
Maroela Satellite Camp – Satara Main Camp Im Original geändert
It's Cat Day
2025/09/10
Satara Main Camp – Pretoriuskop Main Camp
Yet another cat's day
2025/09/11
Pretoriuskop Main Camp – Skukuza Rest Camp
Elephants, rhinos and lions and much more
2025/09/12
Skukuza Rest Camp – Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp
Elephants, lions, a rhino and much more
2025/09/13
Africa 2025: Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp (South Africa) – Ndlovu Camp, Royal Hlane National Park…
Following in the footsteps of our first South Africa tour in 2017
2025/09/14
Ndlovu Camp, Royal Hlane National Park
On game drive in Royal Hlane National Park
2025/09/15
Ndlovu Camp (Eswantini) – Nyalazi Campground (South Africa)
Back to South Africa again
2025/09/16
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The Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, a scenic highlight with plenty of wildlife
2025/09/17
Nyalazi Campground (Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park)
Yet another day in the Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park
2025/09/18
Nyalazi Campground – Dolphin Holiday Resort
From inland to the coast
2025/09/19
Dolphin Holiday Resort
Various errands, car wash and another battery problem
2025/09/20
Dolphin Holiday Resort
Battery check and replacement in the Toyota garage
2025/09/21
Dolphin Holiday Resort – Zimbali View Eco Guesthouse
Moving from the campsite to the guesthouse
2025/09/22
Zimbali View Eco Guesthouse
Becky to the garage and our first Uber ride
2025/09/23
Zimbali View Eco Guesthouse
Rainy weather and housework
2025/09/24
Zimbali View Eco Guesthouse
A gray rainy day
2025/09/25
Zimabli View Eco Guesthouse / Ballito – Eland Game Reserve / Oribi Gorge
With a pimped-up car further southwest
2025/09/26
Eland Game Reserve / Oribi Gorge
A shock in the morning
2025/09/27
Eland Game Reserve / Oribi Gorge
Roof rack repair and game drive in the Eland Game Reserve
2025/09/28
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2025/09/29
Suntsani Campsite / Queenstown – Mountain Zebra National Park
Heading to the Mountain Zebra National Park
2025/09/30
Mountain Zebra National Park
The Mountain Zebra National Park is a scenic highlight
2025/10/01
Mountain Zebra National Park
We enjoy the scenic Mountain Zebra NP for another day
2025/10/02
Mountain Zebra National Park – Camdeboo National Park
Continue to Camdeboo National Park near Graaff-Reinet
2025/10/03
Camdeboo National Park/Graaf-Reinet
A tranquil day in the park and in Graaff-Reinet
2025/10/04
Camdeboo National Park – Karoo National Park
On to the next national park in South Africa
2025/10/05
Karoo National Park
A day with fewer activities
2025/10/06
Karoo National Park
Perhaps the last game drive of this trip?
2025/10/07
Karoo National Park – Thabile Lodge
Drive over the Swartberg Pass
2025/10/08
Thabile Lodge – Tsitsikamma National Park
On the trail of our first trip to South Africa in 2017
2025/10/09
Tsitsikamma National Park
Hike to the waterfall in Tsitsikamma National Park
2025/10/10
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2025/10/11
Tsitsikamma NP – Mossel Bay
Continue west along the coast
2025/10/12
Mossel Bay – De Hoop Nature Reserve
A lighthouse visit in Mossel Bay and further along the coast to the beautiful De Hoop Nature Reserve
2025/10/13
De Hoop Nature Reserve
Whale watching on the magical beach
2025/10/14
De Hoop Nature Reserve – Hermanus (Onrus Caravan Park)
Continue via Cape Agulhas to Hermanus
2025/10/15
Hermanus
Whale watching from the shore in Hermanus
2025/10/16
Hermanus – Franschhoek
From Hermanus along the coast and then on to Stellenbosch and Franschhoek
2025/10/17
Franschhoek – African Overlanders
The last real driving day of our Africa trip
2025/10/18
African Overlanders – Capetown
To the last stop of our Africa trip
2025/10/19
Capetown
Emptying and preparing Becky for the car wash
2025/10/20
Capetown
Big car wash and repacking
2025/10/21
Capetown
Trip to Table Mountain
2025/10/22
Capetown
Trip to Noordhoek beach
2025/10/23
Capetown
Visit and lunch at Paul's
2025/10/24
Capetown
Tour around the Cape
2025/10/25
Capetown
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2025/10/26
Capetown
Sunday hike and excursion
2025/10/27
Capetown
Haircut in Noordhoek
2025/10/28
Capetown
Hike with Paul and final packing
2025/10/29
Capetown – Hamburg
Car drop-off and return flight