Some journeys are about the destination. Ours was about the road: the dust, the laughter, the occasional wrong turn and the unforgettable moments. It all added up to a five-day, 1,973km family adventure through Botswana that is a memory etched in red sand. By Willem van der Walt
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.
It’s the destination that’s halfway to everywhere. Heading from Francistown to Maun? Or driving north to Kasane to explore the Chobe National Park? You’ve got to pass through Nata. Here’s why Melanie van Zyl reckons it’s more than just a stopover.