Returning to the site of a cherished travel experience can be risky. What if, under different circumstances, the spell is broken? Luckily, the magical Vumba Mountains in Zimbabwe reward a repeat visit, particularly for birding. By Morgan Trimble
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Surely one of the continent’s most atmospheric destinations, Great Zimbabwe is also one of the most enlightening. Philip Briggs, author of several African guidebooks, reports back on a recent visit.
What does it take to drive between South Africa and Kenya in a more than 50-year-old vehicle? It helps if you’re doing it for a good cause, you have a sense of adventure and you’re prepared to get your hands dirty. Of course, it also doesn’t hurt if people love your expedition vehicle, a 1971 Kombi. The winners of the first Africa Rally share overlanding lessons and highlights from the route.
