Sunset Cruise on the Chobe River: A Photo Journey
Sunset cruises are offered in many parts of Southern Africa—from the Zambezi in Zambia to Namibia’s Caprivi Strip—but we saved ours for Botswana. The Chobe River, with its dense wildlife, did not disappoint. We set off on a three-hour cruise from our lodge’s dock, gliding along the river on a spacious double-decker boat. While private […]
Okonjima Family Safari: Where the Wild Things Wait
Our journey to Okonjima Nature Reserve started with a mission: find a pangolin. Our youngest Mason had declared it his favourite animal long ago, and we were determined to try to see one in the wild. Although Okonjima does offer pangolin tracking tours, they’re only open to guests aged sixteen and up. But the more […]
Living Giants: A Photo Journey Through Nxai Pan National Park
Once part of an ancient lakebed, the Makgadikgadi Pans form a vast collection of salt flats in Botswana rivalled only by Bolivia‘s famous Salar de Uyuni. The surreal landscape of cracked earth and shimmering white expanses feels otherworldly. Within it lies Nxai Pan, a remote gem known for desert beauty, unique wildlife, and the legendary […]
Into the Wild: Chobe National Park With Kids
Chobe National Park, tucked into the northern corner of Botswana, is a wild place in every sense of the word. Spanning over 11,000 square kilometers, it’s divided into four distinct regions—Chobe Riverfront, Linyanti, Savuti, and the Ngwenzumba Pans—each offering its own adventure. Known for its astonishing wildlife, Chobe is home to the Big Five (lion, […]
Etosha National Park With Kids: A Family Safari to Remember
After 17 days of camping across Namibia, we finally rolled into Etosha National Park—dusty, exhilarated, and more than ready for our first big-game safari with the kids. We’d dreamed of this for years: watching Jackson and Mason experience the wild up close. What we didn’t expect was how magical (and at times hilarious) the experience […]
Our Best and Worst Day on Safari!
When people say travel is full of highs and lows, they’re talking about days like this. We were nearly six weeks into our self-drive safari through Southern Africa and were travelling through Botswana. Up until this point, we had only experienced a few minor hiccups. But the day we left Savuti in Chobe National Park […]
17-Day Botswana Camping Safari Itinerary
With our two boys in tow, we set off on a self-driving safari, camping under the stars and exploring some of the world’s most iconic national parks. Our 51-Day Camping Safari is easy to break down into smaller itineraries. Starting in Cape Town, we travelled up the coast of South Africa and Namibia, inland to […]
26-Day Namibia Camping Safari Itinerary
With our two boys in tow, we set off on a self-driving safari, camping under the stars and exploring some of the world’s most iconic national parks. Our 51-Day Camping Safari is easy to break down into smaller itineraries. Starting in Cape Town, we travelled up the coast of South Africa and Namibia, inland to […]
Exploring Dadès Gorge: A Family Hike on the Monkey Fingers Trail
As we rounded a bend in the road, the towering rock formations of Dadès Gorge loomed ahead – sculpted by centuries of erosion into what looked like the outstretched fingers of a giant monkey. It was truly a fascinating rock pattern to behold. Overview of Dadès Gorge Located near Tamellalt, Dadès Gorge is a natural […]
Travelling to Merzouga – Stops Along the Way
Travelling to the Sahara Desert for a camel trek is a popular tourist attraction in Morocco, with a variety of tours offered. If you can rent a car and slowly make your way out to Merzouga for your camel trek rather than booking the common 3-day tour from Marrakesh, I would highly recommend it. Morocco […]
