What happens when two South African students decide to spend their summer holidays overlanding Southern Africa? Armed with little experience, but loads of enthusiasm, friends Jono Segar and Harry Moller embarked on a trip to remember. They did have a secret weapon, though – Tracks4Africa maps.
As if visiting Zambia at the start of the rainy season isn’t adventure enough, Pieter de Waal also explored the little known Mango Route. With not much more to go on than the name and general location, he set out for this route along the Zambezi’s western bank.
In the far north of Moremi in Botswana, the breathtaking riverine scenery is rivalled only by incredible sightings around every corner. But where should you stay? Whereas North Gate is inside the game reserve, Magotho is in the concession outside the park boundaries. Romi Boom weighs them up after a recent trip.