One year overlanding, Namibia to East Africa and Back

A year on the road in Africa. We started in October, slowly working our way north, heading to East Africa and back. Check out the blog for stories of our trip, and you can read posts from our previous (and slightly less ambitious) 2018 trip.

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A Matusadona Elephant Teaches Us a Lesson

A Matusadona Elephant Teaches Us a Lesson

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At the Edge of the World in Chizarira National Park

At the Edge of the World in Chizarira National Park

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The Murkey World Of Zimbabwean Economics

The Murkey World Of Zimbabwean Economics

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Sandy Savuti, Thobolos and Elephants at Ihaha

Sandy Savuti, Thobolos and Elephants at Ihaha

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To Moremi Reserve with Friends

To Moremi Reserve with Friends

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In Which We Drive the Hoarusib and Hoanib Riverbeds and Get More Flat Tires

In Which We Drive the Hoarusib and Hoanib Riverbeds and Get More Flat Tires

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Kaokoland: The Cost of Entry to Hartman’s Valley is Tires

Kaokoland: The Cost of Entry to Hartman's Valley is Tires

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Kaokoland Aborted. Swakopmund Instead.

Kaokoland Aborted. Swakopmund Instead.

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A Return to the Central Kalahari Game Reserve

A Return to the Central Kalahari Game Reserve

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A Reconnoiter of Kukonje Island, Zebras and More…

A Reconnoiter of Kukonje Island, Zebras and More...

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Solo In Africa Part 2: A Small Adventure to Baines’ Baobabs, the Makgadigadi and Kubu Island

Solo In Africa Part 2: A Small Adventure to Baines' Baobabs, the Makgadigadi and Kubu Island

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Solo In Africa, Part 1: Livingstone to Maun Via Moremi (without bookings!)

Solo In Africa, Part 1: Livingstone to Maun Via Moremi (without bookings!)

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South Through Zambia and a Change of Plans

South Through Zambia and a Change of Plans

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Stuck in the Mud on the Rugged Mahale – Bamboo Valley Road

Stuck in the Mud on the Rugged Mahale - Bamboo Valley Road

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A Quick Jaunt Through Rwanda

A Quick Jaunt Through Rwanda

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Chimpanzees in Kibale and Lions in Queen Elizabeth

Chimpanzees in Kibale and Lions in Queen Elizabeth

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Gorillas of Bwindi and the Halcyon Lake Bunyonyi and Mutanda

Gorillas of Bwindi and the Halcyon Lake Bunyonyi and Mutanda

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Rhinos Pass Gas at Ziwa, We Whiff at Lake Albert and Get Rained on in Fort Portal

Rhinos Pass Gas at Ziwa, We Whiff at Lake Albert and Get Rained on in Fort Portal

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Kidepo National Park and Murchison Falls National Park (and that time we visited South Sudan. Sort of)

Kidepo National Park and Murchison Falls National Park (and that time we visited South Sudan. Sort of)

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Uganda: The Haven, Sipi Falls and Kidepo National Park

Uganda: The Haven, Sipi Falls and Kidepo National Park

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Saiwa Swamp, the Cherangani Highway and Mount Elgon National Park

Saiwa Swamp, the Cherangani Highway and Mount Elgon National Park

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Magical Masai Mara and Birds in Baringo

Magical Masai Mara and Birds in Baringo

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Across the Chalbi Desert, The Kalacha Oasis, Bandits and a very long day on the road

Across the Chalbi Desert, The Kalacha Oasis, Bandits and a very long day on the road

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Lake Turkana and the Lakeshore Road to Sibiloi National Park

Lake Turkana and the Lakeshore Road to Sibiloi National Park

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Samburu National Reserve and the Laisamis Road towards Turkana

Samburu National Reserve and the Laisamis Road towards Turkana

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