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5,800 kilometres hitchhiking across Mozambique
A fourteen-day overland journey through rain, dust, long waits and unexpected kindness—from the Zambezi to Vilanculos and Ilha de Moçambique.
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When is the best time to visit Africa?
Seasons shape the wildlife, landscapes and rhythm of a journey. Here is how to choose the right time for your route.
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Routes & tips
The Garden Route: coast, forests and wide-open skies
A considered guide to South Africa’s iconic coastal drive, with the stops and pacing that make it memorable.
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Field guide
Understanding South Africa’s landscapes
From the highveld to the Cape coast, geography is the key to planning realistic distances and richer days.
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City guide
Cape Town, beyond the postcard
How to make space for mountain paths, neighbourhoods, food and the ocean in your time in the Mother City.
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Field guide
A first-timer’s guide to the Okavango Delta
Understand the seasons, safari styles and logistics behind one of Africa’s most extraordinary wetlands.
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Safari planning mistakes—and how to avoid them
A good safari is about more than a checklist. These practical choices help your time, budget and expectations align.
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How to plan your first African safari
From choosing a reserve to setting a realistic pace, start with the decisions that shape the whole experience.
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Route briefing
What does an African safari cost?
A transparent guide to accommodation, park fees, transport and the choices that influence your overall budget.
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Victoria Falls and Zambia’s wild side
Plan a rewarding combination of the Falls, the Zambezi and a quieter, more intimate safari.
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Background
South Africa: history, culture and the present
A thoughtful introduction to the context, communities and places that give a journey through South Africa its depth.
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Travel story
South Africa small-group tour
A 17-day journey through South Africa, designed for a small group and led with local knowledge.
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Travel story
Four weeks, seven countries: from Dakar to Abidjan
An overland journey through Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Côte d’Ivoire—shaped by ferries, border crossings and local connections.
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Travel story
5,800 kilometres hitchhiking across Mozambique
Fourteen days alone on the road between the Zambezi, Bazaruto and Ilha de Moçambique—a story about patience, encounters and arriving at the sea.
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