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drivesouthafrica · 3 years

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The BEST Overlanders you Should be Following

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Overlanding in South Africa[/caption]

This blog will outline the best Overlanders in South Africa, who are filled with stories and different experiences that will take your breath away. At Drive South Africa we are passionate about driving and there is nobody better to share that experience than these overlander kings and queens of South Africa. These Drivers have been to the far remote places of South Africa as well as to many different southern African countries that you too can visit.

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If you are planning a trip to South Africa or if you are a South African, it would be in your best interest to follow these overlanders to find new places and to plan your trip for a self-drive experience in Botswana or South Africa.

These overlanders have years of experience behind the wheel where they can teach you their tips and tricks by enjoying some of their great content on Youtube as well as all their other social accounts. So without further or due here are the best overlanders that South Africa has to offer.

Our Overlanders

Juba's Journey

Roam Overlanding

Mischke Bosse

My Life in Africa

Chris Corbet

We asked the overlanders a series of questions.

1. What is your favourite camp/lodge in Botswana?

2. What is your favourite African country or place to visit in South Africa?

3. What is your favourite touring vehicle?

4. What does your dream road trip look like?

JUBA

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Juba Juba Juba(Photo credits- Juba Journey)[/caption]

Juba just speaks adventure, just by looking at him one can clearly see that this man has been to many places and shows no signs of stopping. Hop on board Juba’s journey and get expert advice on how to drive through Africa like a true adventurer.

1. What is your favourite camp/lodge in Botswana?

Kuba Island, because of its unique landscape and remote location.

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Juba and his Dog (Sesame) Photo Credits (Jubas Journey)[/caption]

2. What is your favourite African country or place to visit in South Africa?

The favourite place in SA is the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, which we try to visit at least once a year.

3. What is your favourite touring vehicle?

Mkulu, my Landrover Defender 110 converted into a camper.

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The Mkulu - Photo Credit (Jubas Journey)[/caption]

4. What does your dream road trip look like?

To do a similar trip as to our SA to Malawi and back trip in 2019, maybe over a longer period of time and including the countries Zimbabwe, Angola, Tanzania, Kenya and Rwanda. To see places such as Serengeti, Mana Pools, Central Kalahari and many other places I have not seen yet.

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Sunset with the Makulu Photo Credits (Jubas Journey)[/caption]

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Youtube

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ROAM OVERLANDING - Adian Abrahams

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Adrian always puts a smile on our faces by driving a beautiful Toyota Hilux that will make you think that if Apple had an overlander it would be Adrian. If you check out his channel and car you'll quickly understand from his sleek designs of his 4x4.

1. What is your favourite camp/lodge in Botswana?

Elephant Sands; it’s just such a special spot in Botswana, surrounded by elephants all day, beautiful accommodation and the restaurant is just so worth it! Once you’re there you might as well spend time in the swimming pool and relax and enjoy the Elephants right in front of you.

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Amazing Views with Roam Overlanding(Photo Credits Roam Overlanding)[/caption]

2. What is your favourite African country or place to visit in South Africa?

One of my favourite spots to visit in South Africa, that’s quite tricky. There are so many beautiful locations, but one that really strikes me as something special is The Richtersveld National Park; it’s rough and wild, you feel like you’ve been transported to an extraterrestrial planet, but it’s all ours!

3. What is your favourite touring vehicle?

I used to have a Suzuki Jimny all kitted for touring, but I really stretched it beyond its capabilities. Recently I built up a Toyota Hilux, and man it’s just made for this stuff! It handles everything I throw at it, and I get a great nights sleep in my Eezi Awn Blade rooftop tent, without the vehicle feeling dangerous!

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4. What does your dream road trip look like?

My dream road trip is definitely a loved one next to me and some buddies in convoy, setting off into the sunrise, pointed to The Botswana Border with hopes of getting to Lake Malawi to just chill and play around in the beautiful water and appreciate the amazing people and culture!

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Mischke Bosse

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Mischke is one of a kind by jumping into the Overlanding adventures all by herself. She drives an amazing Jeep Cherokee. This is a woman who wants to be free and loves the open road. Follow Mischke and her Jeep for a never-ending adventure.

1. What is your favourite camp/lodge in Botswana?

I've only ever stayed in Botswana once, as a quick stopover en route to Zambia. So I can't say I have a preference.

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2. What is your favourite African country or place to visit in South Africa?

My favourite African country, out of those I've visited, has to be Zambia, without a doubt. Although, Namibia's landscapes are a close second.

My favourite place to visit within South Africa has to be the Great Karoo, especially the Camdeboo Plains. There are probably many other places that offer more natural beauty, and I appreciate those as much as anyone else. But something about the Karoo will always feel like "home" to me.

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Roof top tents with Mischke(Photo by Mischke)[/caption]

3. What is your favourite touring vehicle?

My Jeep of course. I drive a 2000-model Jeep Cherokee XJ and, thanks to my sponsorship with 4x4 Mega World, it's converted to be exactly everything I need for life on the road.

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4. What does your dream road trip look like?

I'm living it! I'm currently on a year-long adventure to explore my own backyard and hope to see everything South Africa has to offer.

After this, the route that the Put Foot Ralley follows is also one that I'd love to take on! Perhaps just over a longer time period to truly get to experience all of the places they pass through.

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My Life in Africa - Roland Rau

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Roland Rau, is amazing to watch with his extremely enthusiastic approach to Overlanding and the love for the great outdoors. Roland drives an insane Toyota Land Cruiser. He will often take you through his set up on his car and he will also take you on some of the greatest adventures. We love his energy and we love his passion!

1. What is your favourite camp/lodge in Botswana?

I cannot pick any one place, in particular, every single place I visit in Botswana has something unique to offer in its own right. Limiting yourself to a single destination is like rinse repeat going to the same holiday home years on end at the same time of year.

I prefer the freedom of visiting new places and just not knowing what to expect. So with all of that in mind, I would have to say my favourite camp or lodge in Botswana will be the one I have not yet been to.

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2. What is your favourite African country or place to visit in South Africa?

Much like the camps and lodges, picking one country is tough, every single country comes with its own dynamics of culture, diversity, people and customs. Southern Africa is such is huge, you could spend a lifetime trying to explore it and would possibly never see everything it has to offer.

I am honestly however partial to Botswana and Namibia, I found I have lost my heart to both. I have to say both as they are so vastly different in every way. Botswana for the wildlife experiences, challenging driving as well as the people, I have met so many people in Botswana that have turned into life long friends, I am just in love with it. Namibia has its own almost what feels like heavy gravity to it, it’s vast, it’s open, it’s ever-changing landscape and views from just about anywhere are something I feel that everyone needs to experience.

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You can go to Namibia 1000 times and be blown away at the vistas every single time. Another main thing about Namibia is I honestly think they made the sky bigger there….only kidding, but it certainly feels that way, it just seems on another level of HUUUUUGE!

3. What is your favourite touring vehicle?

Well, mine obviously, I am constantly adding and changing things on my Troopy based on every bit of knowledge I gain from one trip to another, things that work, things that don’t things that just make everything you do on the road simple and efficient for either this or the next trip.

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The Vehicle (Photo by My Life in Africa)[/caption]

It’s practical, strong and robust. “The Donkey” as we fondly refer to him (yes HE is a guy, he is just too muscular to be named after a lady) has become part of the family, he’s not just a tool, he has a personality, has his quirks but he, in general, is an all-round champ, you turn that key and you know for sure you will arrive at your destination without skipping a beat.

4. What does your dream road trip look like?

This is probably the easiest question to answer of all of them. My dream road trip entails the wife, my daughter and myself, jumping into “The Donkey” aiming North with ZERO plans, ZERO timeframes and the entire continent ahead. With any luck this will become a reality once my daughter finishes school, I would like to take around 6 months to drive through Africa and then onto Europe and just keep going after that. In a perfect world, this would be a decision I could make right now, LET’S PACK, LET’S JUST GO!

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Chris Corbet

Chris Corbet is an up and coming overlander who is about to embark on an incredible journey through Africa that you cannot miss out on. Chris has created a project called PROJECT 60460 which is a celebration of Chris’s life where he will be embarking on an incredible journey through South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania and Rwanda. So stay tuned for his incredible journey it is for a greater cause to help spread awareness to Southern Africas biggest cats the Lion, the Leopard and the Cheetah.

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1. What is your favourite camp/lodge in Botswana?

The best camping experience was at Kubu Island, I haven’t been to many “lodges”, but did enjoy Chobe River Lodge in Kasane. It was just the right thing after a few days in the bush.

2. What is your favourite African country or place to visit in South Africa?

Favourite country other than SA is definitely Namibia. In SA it would be Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park for sure.

3.What is your favourite touring vehicle?

I’ve had a few and have gone full circle back to Ford Ranger double cab 4x4, 3.2-litre diesel. The one I have now is getting fitted out for a trip through Africa, so it’s going to be awesome before the photo is attached.

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4. What does your dream road trip look like?

My dream road trip is going to happen in September: Overlanding to 60 of the most iconic and unique places in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania and Rwanda.

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There is MORE!

Give the best overlanders a follow in order to stay tuned for great advice, and incredible adventures. Make sure that you get some great ideas and inspiration from all of these incredible people who have explored all over South Africa.

Have a look at our 4x4’s for planning your 4x4 trip through Africa and start discovering more. We hope that you will make good use of the following information to book the holiday and adventure of your dreams. Drive Safely and have fun out there on your adventures.

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get-out-go · 6 years

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Beginner tips for 4x4 rental self-drive safaris

Are you an independent and adventurous traveller that wants to explore Africa at your own pace? A self-drive safari is one of the best ways for you to experience Southern Africa’s splendour first hand and a great alternative to the traditional safari.

Although road conditions throughout much of Africa are the stuff of nightmares, most of Namibia, South Africa and to a degree Botswana are very accessible. Renting a fully equipped 4x4 vehicle though greatly opens up your options as a number of must-see parks and bush camps are not accessible with a normal car. As your 4x4 camper becomes both your accommodation and transport this is also quite economical and flexible.

Having the freedom to go from one game reserve to the next as well as being able to stop off at wine estates, beaches and amazing landmarks en route is actually a lot easier than you might think. Self-drive safaris let you take in South Africa, Namibia or Botswana at your own pace with many highlights making for some incredible moments along the way.

Unlike the traditional safari, this experience is not given to you, you have to get out there and grab it. The reward however, is unmatched.

Here are a few practical beginner do’s and don’ts and some common questions about self-drive safaris;

Do’s

Research and plan your trip well in advance. Most 4x4 vehicle rentals, reserves and campsites require advance booking.

Do not skimp on the vehicle, stick with reputable rental companies.

Understand your vehicle and equipment. Have the rental company consultant take you through the vehicle and equipment thoroughly. There are no stupid questions, don’t be embarrassed to ask anything.

Adhere to traffic rules, road signs and stick to the speed limit, especially in national parks and game reserves - it is for your own safety and allows you to see so much more.

Watch out for animals - many of the roads are unfenced and animals such as donkeys and cattle (even hippo) often wander across the road, in parks and reserves it could be anything from a tortoise to an elephant!

Take a GPS and maps. The roads are often not sign-posted so these are a definite necessity. I would also highly recommend renting a satellite phone when venturing into remote areas alone (also see FAQs).

You should always have a first aid kit. Apart from special medication needs like chronic medicines there are a few basic things that should be in every first aid kit to cater for cuts, bruises and burns. Consult your rental company for options.

Arrange your own medical and emergency evacuation insurance.

Ditch the tick-in-the-box mentality. An essential element of your trip is patience; enjoy what Southern Africa has to offer. Don’t rush from place to place, but rather take your time and enjoy the spectacular wilderness.

Don’ts

Do not travel after dark as animals are harder to see on the road at night. Many accidents happen because of this.

On safari, don’t get too close to wildlife no matter how amazing the sighting is. Wildlife is just that; wild. They are not pets, they behave unpredictably and can be very dangerous. Do not corner animals with your vehicle or honk or shout at them. See post on what to do when you encounter dangerous animals here.

Don’t Contribute to safari traffic jams. Many people pull over at sightings however they see fit, without taking into account that they might be blocking other people or cornering animals. At busy sightings wait your turn then move forward, watch for a few minutes, take your snapshots and move on. Alternatively park away from the sighting and wait for the traffic jam to subside. You’ll be amazed what you see sometimes once everyone else has left…

Inside national parks / game reserves, stay inside your vehicle at all times unless otherwise indicated.

Don’t feed wild animals.

Don’t litter! Always take out what you brought in, only dispose of your garbage at designated points.

Only make fires in braai (BBQ) areas or fire pits / rings. Be extra careful in windy conditions and put out your fire before going to bed.

FAQs

Q: What vehicle should I rent?

A: Vehicle reliability is probably the most important factor here. While the rental company will come to your aid to repair or replace a vehicle, aid may be hours, or even days away. My personal preference is the Toyota Land Cruiser or Hilux, two of the most common (and most reliable) vehicles in Africa. Be sure to discuss your camping equipment needs with your rental company.

Q: Do I need off-road experience to self-drive through Southern Africa?

A: Depending on where you want to go, not necessarily. You do however need good, general driving experience and a valid drivers license obviously. If you do want to venture off the beaten track a little more but you’re an inexperienced off-road driver, another option could be joining a guided self-drive tour. There are many great tours available (with varying degrees of difficulty) guided by reliable tour-operators like Bejhane Adventures (or sometimes provided by some of the rental companies as well).

Q: Where can I go off-road?

A: First of all, let’s define “off-road”. Off-roading is a very loose term that’s often used to describe anything from travelling on gravel roads and jeep tracks to literally driving off the road. Generally, always stick to roads and tracks, driving off the road can be dangerous if you’re inexperienced and also not permitted in a number of areas like National parks.

Q. Is it safe to go on safari by myself?

A: Yes, but again, it greatly depends on where you want to go. Many remote destinations have no mobile reception, no recovery or emergency services on hand and are so desolate that you might not see any other traffic for days. I would advise always renting a satellite phone and GPS when travelling alone to these remote areas and recommend rather going with an experienced guide / tour if it’s your first “off-road” self-drive safari. Be aware of crime elements in cities, towns and more populated areas in general. Only camp in designated campsites.

Q: Is it safe to drive at night?

A: No, do not drive at night if you can avoid it.

Q. What do I do if my rental vehicle breaks down?

A. Ensure that your rental company has 24h emergency / road-side assistance (the reputable ones do). After a call to their helpline, assistance / replacement vehicle will be dispatched. The time it takes to get to you will greatly depend on your location obviously. Always make sure to have enough provisions (especially water) when travelling in remote areas.

Q: Can I drive through water in my 4x4?

A: Yes, if necessary, but be sure to gauge the depth and flow of the water first. You should be able to comfortably walk through the water no deeper than your knees and with no obstacles. Never attempt to cross rapids! When in doubt, rather find an alternate route.

Q: Do I need to carry extra fuel (i.e. jerry cans)?

A: It depends entirely on the vehicle you’re renting and where you’ll be travelling to. Some vehicles will have long-range fuel tanks and/or jerry cans can usually be provided as well. Check with your rental company and research your routes prior to departure.

Q: Is it safe to cross borders?

A: Yes, it is safe to cross borders between Southern African countries however, ensure that you have the relevant visa’s and paperwork for yourself and your vehicle. If your rental company caters for cross-border trips, they should supply you with all the relevant info and paperwork. Always be patient, courteous and respectful when dealing with customs and immigration (or any other officials for that matter).

A few additional references;

4x4 Rental Companies;

Bushlore

Britz

Avis Safari Rental

Forums, Guides and tools;

iOverlander Maps

Tracks4Africa Navigation

Self-drive 4x4 Forum

SA 4x4 Forum

Lonely Planet’s Southern Africa Guide

#Overlanding #safari #africa #travel #adventure #4x4offroad

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discoverafricasafaris · 4 years

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Traveller Stories: Botswana and the Majestic Okavango Delta

Crossing into Botswana from Namibia at the Mahembo border post on the Okavango panhandle was easy enough (the border official girl even sang us a welcoming song!), but from there on things got slightly more difficult. After staying the first night at Drotskies Camp near Shakawe (which was quite acceptable and easy to get into), we subsequently found that due to the seasonal flooding occurring all down the Okavango that all the other camps southwards such as Sepopa Swamp and Ghoma were flooded and inaccessible. We drove down to water’s edge (sometimes 5 – 10kms down a track off the main road) to find deep water blocking the road. Most travellers book a car with Botswana car hire when exploring the Botswana continent.

The lodges were often taking guests and their gear across in boats and dugout makoros, but that didn’t help us much with or rooftop tent on top of Tin Can. A New Zealand guy in a huge 4×4 Mercedes truck managed to churn through at Ghoma, but we weren’t trying Tin Can in water up to the headlights!

So we spent two nights camping at Tsodilo Hills which is the site of 3,000-year-old San Bushmen rock paintings and has a local Community run campsite which is pretty good and very cheap (free if you have paid a guide P100 (USD$12) to take you on the 5km walk to see the rock art). Tsodilo Hills is well worth a visit – and the 35km dirt road to get there is reasonable, if dusty.

After Tsodilo and attempting to make it to flooded river camps, we just made a beeline for Maun 250km to the south-west and arrived at Audi Camp late in the day, but fortunately, with just enough time to drop in at the local LandRover dealer, Lesedi Motors, and book Tin Can in for a much-needed service the next morning. Audi Camp is not bad and has a nice pool and a restaurant at which we had a first restaurant meal in weeks that night, but we found Audi a bit dusty and over popular with the big overland tour groups. We spent 4 days in Maun and after 2 days at Audi Camp moved to Senia Hotel Camp down the road which we preferred as it was half the price of Audi Camp, still had a pool, restaurant and river frontage, but was much quieter and less dusty.

The (complete lack of any) visible modern equipment at Maun LandRover coupled with the enthusiasm of the Batswana mechanics with spanners in hand was somewhat disconcerting – and I was a little glad that it was only a minor service and that nothing major was to be fixed as Tin can have been performing flawlessly. At least the right (synthetic 5w-30) oil went in (I made sure of that) and they did a fine job greasing everything and blowing out filters etc and replacing some slightly loose rear shock absorber mounts. So should be good- and here’s hoping as the first 700 km from Maun through Moremi, Savuti and Chobe NP was soft sand, corrugations and water most of the way. The 4X4 light on the dash will probably burn out soon as it’s almost constantly on! They often say in the motor advertising blurbs in Australia “made for Australian conditions”, but I tell you what- Africa is harder on a vehicle! Particularly the suspension takes a hammering and dust is in everything.

We found out in Maun that you have had to book ahead for campsites in the Moremi, Savuti and Chobe National Parks. You can’t just go and camp without booking as we are used to. (to control numbers apparently). It is MUCH more expensive than anything we have encountered so far as each day to camp in the National Parks costs USD$50 per person plus $50 for the vehicle. (Whereas in Sth Africa and Namibia we were used to USD$25 – $30 per day all up). In fact, we have found Botswana far and away from the most expensive country we have encountered so far. They know how to milk many foreign visitors. Much is geared towards the luxury lodges and the fly in, fly out tourists. There are a huge number of tour operations in Maun.

It’s not a one-stop system. We found you have to book your campsite in the National Parks first (at a number of quasi-private concerns like Xakanaxa, Savuti and Ihaha camps) and then go back to the Wildlife & National Parks Office and pay for a permit. They won’t give you one without proof of booking first. Nothing is too user-friendly at the National Parks office where we fronted first off. If it wasn’t for a white tour guide also at the counter and listening to us asking for direction and getting blank faces, we would probably still be there? The guy was great and took us around Maun to various booking offices.

So with permits in hand, and after 4 days mooching around Maun not doing much other than taking a scenic flight across the Delta – which was well worth the USD$250 splash out, we set off North for Moremi (Xakanaxa), Savuti and Chobe NPs.

The Okavango Delta and Botswana’s national parks are what one would expect after all that has been written so I won’t say much more other than the wildlife was plentiful and the sunsets over the swamps impressive. We liked Ihaha Camp GPS S 17* 50” 383’ E 24* 52” 587’ in northern Chobe best with its views of the Chobe River but Moremi and Savuti were good as well. What probably made them all was the wild campsites where elephants roam past your tent at night like huge grey ghosts in the gloom. All you tend to see is their white tusks in the dark moving silently as you cannot see the rest. Amazing how quietly they can move? At night we lay in bed listening to lions roar in the distance and hippos grunt in the river at Xakanaxa.

The 850 km from Maun to Kasane is no easy matter. A mixture of soft and most of the way together with bad corrugations near Savuti and the odd log bridge and water crossing in Moremi. Pleased to say that we came through unscathed and even had to render assistance to a German couple in a Toyota Hilux (whose diesel engine had just stopped – I think due to injector trouble) just out of Ihaha by way of Tin Can tow the Toyota 30 km through sand to Kasane. Another Toyota has sheared off all its wheel studs the day before we heard together with a Kia breaking a half shaft so we were quite proud of Tin Can and Land Rover!

Supplies also had to last a week and after running out of bread we decided to try and buy some in a village we passed. Quite an experience! It involved first chatting to the local AIDS counsellor (a lovely girl who we met in the general store who spoke good English and told us there was a woman who baked bread the other side of the village). Then Marianne had to stay chatting with her while I took a local guy with me to show me where the bakery was. Bread still in the oven but should be ready in 30 minutes. Back to where Marianne was waiting. Cost me a beer to the guide. Back to the bakery where the local kids set out stools to sit on while we waited. Cost us pencils, rusks and the odd apple to the kids. 1 hour later the bread was ready and hot. Only Pula 6 but all I had was a P20. Keep the change as they had none to give. Still, it was good bread!

Last night in Botswana after dropping off the Germans Hans and Elisabeth at a repair shop was spent at Chobe Safari Lodge Kasane – which is uber-luxurious (although we camped for only P150 (USD $22) and is full of foreign tourists flying in from Victoria Falls. (It even has Wi-Fi where this is being typed, but alas, not free)! The sunsets across the Chobe River from the front of the lodge are the stuff of travel brochures. Botswana has been good, but more expensive than SA and Namibia and the deep sand roads are tough. Tomorrow we cross into Zimbabwe at Kazangula and head to the “smoke that thunders” (Victoria Falls)…

#travel #safari #africa #nature #tourism #adventure #luxury

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drivesouthafrica · 3 years

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The BEST Overlanders you Should be Following

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Overlanding in South Africa [/caption]

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Overlanders South Africa [/caption]

We asked the overlanders a series of questions.

1. What is your favourite camp/lodge in Botswana?

2. What is your favourite African country or place to visit in South Africa?

3. What is your favourite touring vehicle?

4. What does your dream road trip look like?

JUBA

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Juba Juba Juba(Photo credits- Juba Journey)[/caption]

1. What is your favourite camp/lodge in Botswana?

Kuba Island, because of its unique landscape and remote location.

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Juba and his Dog (Sesame) Photo Credits (Jubas Journey)[/caption]

2. What is your favourite African country or place to visit in South Africa?

The favourite place in SA is the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, which we try to visit at least once a year.

3. What is your favourite touring vehicle?

Mkulu, my land rover defender 110 converted into a camper.

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The Makulu - Photo Credit (Jubas Journey)[/caption]

4. What does your dream road trip look like?

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Sunset with the Makulu Photo Credits (Jubas Journey)[/caption]

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ROAM OVERLANDING - Adian Abrahams

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Roam Overlanding (Photo credits -Roam Overlanding)[/caption]

1. What is your favourite camp/lodge in Botswana?

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Amazing Views with Roam Overlanding(Photo Credits Roam Overlanding)[/caption]

2. What is your favourite African country or place to visit in South Africa?

3. What is your favourite touring vehicle?

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The Vehicle and a Half (Photo Credits Roam Overlanding) [/caption]

4. What does your dream road trip look like?

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Mischke Bosse

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Mischke Bosse (Photo By Mischke Bosse)[/caption]

1. What is your favourite camp/lodge in Botswana?

I've only ever stayed in Botswana once, as a quick stopover en route to Zambia. So I can't say I have a preference.

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Adventure is her Game(Photo By Mischke)[/caption]

2. What is your favourite African country or place to visit in South Africa?

My favourite African country, out of those I've visited, has to be Zambia, without a doubt. Although, Namibia's landscapes are a close second.

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3. What is your favourite touring vehicle?

My Jeep of course. I drive a 2000-model Jeep Cherokee XJ and, thanks to my sponsorship with 4x4 Mega World, it's converted to be exactly everything I need for life on the road.

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The Vehicle (Photo Credits Mischke)[/caption]

4. What does your dream road trip look like?

I'm living it! I'm currently on a year-long adventure to explore my own backyard and hope to see everything South Africa has to offer.

After this, the route that the Put Foot Ralley follows is also one that I'd love to take on! Perhaps just over a longer time period to truly get to experience all of the places they pass through.

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My life in Africa - Roland Rau

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1. What is your favourite camp/lodge in Botswana?

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Views with My Life in Africa(Photo by My life in Africa)[/caption]

2. What is your favourite African country or place to visit in South Africa?

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Always keen for Adventure (Photo by My Life in Africa)[/caption]

3. What is your favourite touring vehicle?

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The Vehicle (Photo by My Life in Africa)[/caption]

4. What does your dream road trip look like?

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Chris Corbet

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The Man with the Plan Chris[/caption]

1. What is your favourite camp/lodge in Botswana?`

The best camping experience was at Kubu Island, I haven’t been to many “lodges”, but did enjoy Chobe River Lodge in Kasane. It was just the right thing after a few days in the bush.

2. What is your favourite African country or place to visit in South Africa?

Favourite country other than SA is definitely Namibia. In SA it would be Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park for sure.

3.What is your favourite touring vehicle?

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The Vehicle[/caption]

4. What does your dream road trip look like?

My dream road trip is going to happen in September: Overlanding to 60 of the most iconic and unique places in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania and Rwanda.

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The Trip of a Lifetime [/caption]

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There is MORE!

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