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How to Plan an Overland Trip from Europe to Africa

Overland from Africa Driving from Europe to Africa is one of the most exciting overland adventures. With proper preparation, you can travel thousands of kilometers across deserts, mountains, and diverse cultures. This guide explains the main steps to plan a…

Damara people

The Damara people, an indigenous ethnic group in Namibia, encompass a rich cultural heritage and a profound connection to the land they have inhabited for centuries. This resilient and vibrant community, with its distinct traditions, language, and customs, contributes significantly…

Sudanese Cemeteries

Introduction Sudanese cemeteries are not merely resting places for the deceased but are repositories of the nation’s rich history, diverse culture, and religious traditions. With a history that spans millennia, Sudan’s cemeteries hold profound significance, reflecting the tapestry of its…

Malindi to Mombasa 1.11.2012 A012

Crossing the border into Kenya We are exhausted, waiting for the veterinarian. It’s well past 5:00 PM. He was supposed to be there at 4:00 PM. Yes, this is Africa. Waiting is not foreign to us anymore; we’ve grown accustomed…

Peponi Beach Resort 16.10.2012 A011

16.10.2012 Peponi Beach Resort was our next destination to spend some days at the beach. Today we wanted to leave for Peponi but the battery of the Land Rover was gone. Car batteries in Africa do not last long, as…

Travel Overland – The Start in Sicily 001

Palermo – Sicily. Travel overland to Cape Town. We are waiting for the embarkation of our Vehicle to Tunisia. We want to cross the African continent by our camper van. The journey starts in Tunis with final destination Cape town,…

From Dar to Bagamoyo 17.09.2012 A010

We took the Matatu to Dar Es Salaam to buy spare parts for the Land Rover and an external Harddisc. At around noon we returned back to Paradise Guest House. There we spent a quiet night until around midnight. We…

About Us

Travel tips based on our experience of overland travel since 2009: We are a couple middle-aged with our dog Tara traveling Africa. My name is Eric and my wife is Alexandra. We provide valuable information, which we gathered on our…

Travel to Mozambique

On our travel to Mozambique we were crossing the border easily and we travelled through a National Park more or less straight to the coast. It was already a bit late when we checked in to Hotel Milpark in Chimbio.…