Information on the Journey
This journey is a direct follow-up of my previous trip. After Gitane's departure from Cape Town, I continue my journey towards Botswana. For several months, I explore Southern Africa before going back to Tanzania where my adventure on African soil will come to an end.
Back in Tanzania, I sell the van and all my equipment. After more than 4 years exploring Africa, it is time for a change. I already have several ideas in my head.
Some data
Travelling solo
Regions visited: | South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambie, Lesotho, Swaziland, Mozambique, Malawi, Kenya, Tanzania |
When? | May 2014 to November 2015 |
Timeline:
South Africa | 11 days |
Botswana | 1 month 20 days |
Zimbabwe | 1 month 27 days |
In transit | 6 days |
At home | 6 months 4 days |
South Africa | 26 days |
Lesotho | 14 days |
South Africa | 1 month 21 days |
Swaziland | 10 days |
Mozambique | 1 month 24 days |
Tanzania | 12 days |
Malawi | 29 days |
Tanzania | 13 days |
Kenya | 8 days |
Tanzania | 12 days |
Travel Time: | 11 months 22 days |
Not travelling: | 6 months 4 days |
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Total: | 1 year 5 months 27 days |
The best
South Africa | Drakensberg - Soweto - Elephant Coast - iSimangalizo Wetland Park - Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park. |
Botswana | Khama Rhino Sanctuary - Chobe - Moremi - Kalahari Desert. |
Zimbabwe | Victoria Falls - Hwange - Mana Pools - Gonarezhou. |
Zambia | Victoria Falls. |
Lesotho | The people - Mountain scenery. |
Swaziland | --- |
Malawi | Mulanje Massif - Mua Mission - The lake. |
The worst
South Africa | --- |
Botswana | Guides at Tsodilo Hills. |
Zimbabwe | Infrastructure is in dire need of maintenance (aka a country ruined by its president). |
Zambia | Carbon tax for the van was outrageous. |
Lesotho | --- |
Swaziland | Nothing bad, but a country rather boring at the end of the dry season. |
Malawi | Parks are less impressive than other parts of Africa. |