1. Africa 2023 - Itinerary and Prep

It's happening.
The trip Craig and I have been talking about, investigating and planning since we got back from South America (early 2020) has become real. Delayed for a few years largely due toLäs mer
2. We Made It!

We're here!
Having left the house in Reno at 3:45A on Monday, we arrived in Cape Town at 3:30P on Tuesday, chalking up around 25 hours of travel time. While not my first international flight, it wasLäs mer
3. SA: Cape Town - Table Mountain

The next day, to stretch our legs after our long flights, we elected to do one of the Table Moutain hikes. We chose the Platteklip Gorge Trail, which ascends 2100 ft over 1.6 miles, and is much likeLäs mer
4. SA: Cape Town - Overview

Cape Town is located at the southwestern tip of South Africa where the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans converge. It's known as the "Mother City", because it was the first European settlement in SA,Läs mer
5. SA: Cape Town - Sightseeing Bus Tour

On our last free day in Cape Town, before our official tour started, we decided to take the city bus sightseeing tour. The “blue route” gave us views of the city, the waterfront, and the upscaleLäs mer
6. SA: Western Cape

Our first night with the tour group found us travelling through South Africa's western cape to Highlander's Camp, a vineyard nestled in the Cederberg Mountains. We settled in, then went to the barLäs mer
7. Namibia - the Gariep River

The border crossing to Namibia was smooth and uneventful, and we continued north, stopping for the evening at Felix Unite on the Gariep (Orange) River. Once again we had delightful accommodation,Läs mer
10. Namibia: Swakopmund

Leaving Naukluft Park, we crossed over the Tropic of Capricorn then spent the night in the coastal town of Swakopmund as we headed towards Spitzkoppe.
I've been out of school for many years now - butLäs mer
11. Namibia: Spitzkoppe

Spitzkoppe is a group of granite peaks known as the "Matterhorn of Africa" because of its shape and height. The highest peak of Spitzkoppe is about 1,784 meters above sea level, and it's granite rocksLäs mer
11. Namibia: (ENP) Etosha National Park

Etosha National Park was awesome!
One of the most popular destinations in Namibia, ENP is home to 100 mammal species, 340 bird species, 110 reptile species and 16 amphibian species. The park coversLäs mer
12. Namibia: ENP 2

13. Namibia: ENP 3

14. Namibia: ENP 4

15. Namibia - ENP 5

16. Namibia: Windhoek

Leaving Etosha, we headed south and stopped in the capital city of Windhoek before heading east towards the Omaheke region.
Windhoek, with a population of 200K+, is small by global capital standards,Läs mer
17. Botswana - Okavango Delta

We crossed the border from Namibia to Botswana without fanfare, and found our way to the Okavango Delta. This delta earned the title of UNESCO World Heritage Site because it is one of the few interiorLäs mer
18.Botswana: Nata - Elephant Sands Lodge

Elephant Sands Lodge is described as a magical place to stay, and the reality does not disappoint. The owners have created an elephant watering hole viewing station that allows visitors to be as closeLäs mer
19. Botswana: Nata - Elephant Sands 2

More elephants...
20. Botswana: Nata - Elephant Sands 3

And more...
21. Zambia: Kasane - Chobe National Park

Chobe National Park is Botswana's first national park, and also the most biologically diverse. We went on a game drive - it was awesome.
22. Zambia: Kasane - Chobe National Pk 2

23. Zambia: Livingstone - Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls, aka Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, aka "Thundering Smoke", is located on the border of Zambia & Zimbabwe and is one of the world's largest waterfalls, with a width of 1,708 m (5,604 ft).Läs mer
24. Zambia: Sites from the road

We've spent quite a few hours on the road, travelling through village after village as we continue crossing to the east. Here are some of the sights...
25. Zambia: Wildlife Camp, Luangwa River

Our 13 hour trip led us to Wildlife Camp, a peaceful, remote location where animals are free to roam through the campsite. We are poised on the Luangwa River, so the location has the benefit ofLäs mer
26. Zambia: Luangwa River - more hippos

More hippo videos ( I can only put 2 videos in each post).
ResenärWow!! So excited to follow your travels.