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- Day 1
- Friday, September 30, 2022
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitude: 34 m
CanadaMontréal-Trudeau Airport45°27’32” N 73°45’9” W
Let the Adventure Begin
September 30, 2022 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
And we're off!
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- Day 2
- Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 8:02 AM
- ⛅ 7 °C
- Altitude: 460 m
GermanyMunich International Airport48°21’12” N 11°47’26” E
Munich and Frankfurt Layovers
October 1, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
Lounging around in Munich, After a quick hopper from Munich to Frankfurt, it’s time for a cocktail and dinner ( or whatever meal, what time is it anyway?? 🙃) And, time to start the malaria pills,Read more
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- Day 3
- Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 2:59 AM
- 🌙 18 °C
- Altitude: 1,705 m
NamibiaHosea Kutako International Airport22°29’16” S 17°27’48” E
Tout La Gang!
October 2, 2022 in Namibia ⋅ 🌙 18 °C
Look who we found❣️❣️
Flying over the African morning was beautiful! So happy to be together!
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- Day 3
- Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 12:19 PM
- ☀️ 34 °C
- Altitude: 1,500 m
- NamibiaOtjiwarongo20°28’4” S 16°38’58” E
Otjiworongo
October 2, 2022 in Namibia ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
Relaxing afternoon, before the touring starts tomorrow, dinner with our new friend Laura and guide Uanee. A giraffe sighting on the side of the road, definitely let us know we were somewhere new!
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- Day 4
- Monday, October 3, 2022 at 4:12 AM
- 🌙 19 °C
- Altitude: 1,184 m
- NamibiaOshana19°25’17” S 15°39’10” E
Magical Day
October 3, 2022 in Namibia ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
Today was so magical! We can't believe this was day 1! We travelled to a Himba village to learn of their culture and rituals. ( this is not a show, or re-enactment) this nomad tribe live with theirRead more
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- Day 4
- Monday, October 3, 2022 at 5:24 PM
- ⛅ 36 °C
- Altitude: 1,219 m
- NamibiaOshana19°33’26” S 15°52’33” E
Toshari Lodge
October 3, 2022 in Namibia ⋅ ⛅ 36 °C
These safari lodges are something else!
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- Day 5
- Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 6:43 AM
- ☀️ 19 °C
- Altitude: 1,134 m
- NamibiaOshana19°22’43” S 15°56’18” E
Exceptional Etosha
October 4, 2022 in Namibia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
We had an early sunrise start today. Into the reserve for the morning tracking before the incredible heat of the afternoon. At 38 degrees the dry heat is incredible. We were so fortunate to see theRead more
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- Day 5
- Tuesday, October 4, 2022
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Altitude: 20 m
- NamibiaSwakopmund22°40’47” S 14°31’39” E
More Beauties of Etosha
October 4, 2022 in Namibia ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
These animals are so stunning, we all are in awe.
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- Day 6
- Wednesday, October 5, 2022
- ☀️ 23 °C
- Altitude: 527 m
- NamibiaArandis Constituency21°39’21” S 14°38’33” E
Travelling to Damaraland
October 5, 2022 in Namibia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
It was time to leave the beautiful Etosha today. We stopped at the Petrified Forest. So interesting to learn about these trees that are over 250 million years old! From before the dinosaur age. TheyRead more
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- Day 6
- Wednesday, October 5, 2022
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 324 m
- NamibiaArandis Constituency21°47’56” S 14°31’51” E
Damara Mopane Lodge
October 5, 2022 in Namibia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
We only stayed one night here but what a cute lodge. Every cottage is fenced with different gardens growing within for the kitchen/restaurant. The "feathered locusts" were in such abundance, 1000's ofRead more
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- Day 7
- Thursday, October 6, 2022
- ☀️ 15 °C
- Altitude: 20 m
- NamibiaSwakopmund22°40’47” S 14°31’39” E
Heading to the coast
October 6, 2022 in Namibia ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
It was a very bumpy gravel ride to reach the coastal city of Swakopmund. It's a pretty town, and felt strange to be back in a city. We strolled around and enjoyed a couple beautiful meals at TheRead more
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- Day 8
- Friday, October 7, 2022 at 10:38 PM
- ⛅ 13 °C
- Altitude: 20 m
- NamibiaSwakopmund22°40’47” S 14°31’39” E
Fun in Swakopmund
October 7, 2022 in Namibia ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
We never know what we're heading into!? This morning we were on a catamaran enjoying the dolphins, seals and this crazy bad bad pelican ❣️He was giant and so funny! Then in the afternoon we wereRead more
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- Day 9
- Saturday, October 8, 2022
- ⛅ 36 °C
- Altitude: 1,055 m
- NamibiaWalvis Bay Rural Constituency23°59’32” S 16°2’29” E
Naufluft Mountains
October 8, 2022 in Namibia ⋅ ⛅ 36 °C
Time to move again. We passed through the Tropic of Capricorn and a pitt stop in Solitaire as we made our way through the Naukluft Mountain range. The tilted mountains are the result of lava force andRead more
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- Day 10
- Sunday, October 9, 2022
- ⛅ 35 °C
- Altitude: 1,295 m
- NamibiaHardap24°6’48” S 16°14’17” E
Climbing Up.. Climbing Down
October 9, 2022 in Namibia ⋅ ⛅ 35 °C
Uanee had us up early today for breakfast at the dunes of Soussusvlei, so we could make our 300ft climb before the heat set in. Fun to climb, but so much more to come down the face through the sand.Read more
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- Day 11
- Monday, October 10, 2022 at 12:52 PM
- ☀️ 31 °C
- Altitude: 1,740 m
- NamibiaGocheganas22°49’52” S 17°7’9” E
Back to Windhoek
October 10, 2022 in Namibia ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
We returned to Windhoek today, after a brief roadside tire swap. There's never a dull moment with Uanee! We toured this modern city, got in a bit of shopping and capped it off with a fun dinner spotRead more
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- Day 12
- Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 1:28 PM
- ☀️ 28 °C
- Altitude: 1,733 m
South AfricaFairview26°12’16” S 28°3’23” E
Next stop.. Johannesburg
October 11, 2022 in South Africa ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
We had to say goodbye to our amazing guide Uanee this morning. We miss him already! A quick morning flight brought us to Johannesburg. Have to admit we were not thrilled to be in a giant city ( muchRead more
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- Day 13
- Wednesday, October 12, 2022
- ☀️ 36 °C
- Altitude: 565 m
- South AfricaPretoriuskop25°11’8” S 31°13’44” E
🎶On the Road Again 🎶
October 12, 2022 in South Africa ⋅ ☀️ 36 °C
A long drive today brought us through some beautiful sights, on route to Kruger for three nights. South Africa has a very different landscape from Namibia. Along the Panoramic Route we stopped atRead more
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- Day 14
- Thursday, October 13, 2022
- ☁️ 35 °C
- Altitude: 565 m
- South AfricaPretoriuskop25°11’8” S 31°13’45” E
Kruger National Park
October 13, 2022 in South Africa ⋅ ☁️ 35 °C
Another start at dawn. The lodge sent us off in our 4x4 with Zona our guide, and a picnic breakfast. The animals were pretty shy at first, but we had a wonderful close encounter with a tower ofRead more
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- Day 15
- Friday, October 14, 2022
- ☀️ 32 °C
- Altitude: 1,430 m
- South AfricaVictor Khanye25°49’59” S 28°47’54” E
Day on/Day off
October 14, 2022 in South Africa ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Diana and I could not resist a quiet day to enjoy the beautiful lodge. The rest were out for a 6am start again, and we're rewarded with a very successful game drive. The Kruger river was active withRead more
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- Day 16
- Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 12:16 PM
- ☀️ 31 °C
- Altitude: 1,380 m
- South AfricaArcadia25°44’43” S 28°13’38” E
Another Day... Another Airport
October 15, 2022 in South Africa ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
We left Kruger today, through some depressed areas. It's hard to imagine this is reality for so many people. Onto Pretoria, the capital city of SA. These Jakaranda trees are stunning, and Pretoria hasRead more
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- Day 17
- Sunday, October 16, 2022
- ☀️ 21 °C
- Altitude: 22 m
- South AfricaMilton Pool33°55’2” S 18°23’15” E
Cape Town
October 16, 2022 in South Africa ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
We started out on a beautiful early morning walk along the sea park. There are stunning art installations all along the wall. We found a gem of an artisan market with beautiful health foods andRead more
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- Day 18
- Monday, October 17, 2022
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Altitude: 40 m
- South AfricaFlora Bay34°2’57” S 18°21’45” E
The Mother City
October 17, 2022 in South Africa ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
We spent the day touring Cape Town; lovingly referred to as The Mother City. Such a large bright vibrant city with so many distinct areas. We had a lovely wine tasting and lunch at Groot Constantia.Read more
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- Day 19
- Tuesday, October 18, 2022
- ☀️ 22 °C
- Altitude: 47 m
- South AfricaCape Town International Airport33°58’12” S 18°35’52” E
Cape of Good Hope
October 18, 2022 in South Africa ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
We travelled along the beautiful Chapmans Peak Drive today. Through beautiful seaside towns with ostrich and baboons greeting us along the way. A lunch break at Boulder Beach was a fun stop to see theRead more
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- Day 20
- Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 1:04 PM
- ⛅ 33 °C
- Altitude: 1,065 m
ZimbabweAeroport de Victoria Falls18°5’50” S 25°51’6” E
Zimbabwe
October 19, 2022 in Zimbabwe ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
Today we fly to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, arriving at Nguni Lodge. Another amazing landscape, and beautiful scenery. These amazing orange trees are called Flamboyant Trees and while it mostRead more
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- Day 21
- Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 10:39 AM
- ☀️ 32 °C
- Altitude: 853 m
- ZimbabweCataract Island17°55’34” S 25°51’27” E
Zimbabwe Adventures
October 20, 2022 in Zimbabwe ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
What a day! Starting with an 8am helicopter ride for an ariel view of Victoria Falls and the many gorges that form this unique corner where the 4 countries of Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and ZambiaRead more
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