A Self-Drive Guide to Nxai Pan National Park

Although little, Botswana’s Nxai Pan National Park packs a surprising punch. It’s home to elephants, lions, jackals, bat-eared foxes, zebra, impala and springbok (the only place in the country where both antelope species occur) – and the sublime scenery of Baines’ Baobabs. Nxai Pan is not just a tremendous itinerary addition, but a destination in … Continue reading A Self-Drive Guide to Nxai Pan National Park

The Ultimate African Road Trip: Cape to Cairo (Part 1)

The holy grail for overland adventurers is the Cape to Cairo road trip. If you have 10 weeks to spare, patience and a sense of humour, here’s what to expect from the roads and the border posts on this overland adventure. By Romi Boom