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Africa 2025

Diary with photos, text and route map for the journey through the southern and eastern part of Africa: Namibia, Zambia, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, South Africa

2025/04/01

Windhoek

Arrival day in Windhoek

2025/04/02

Windhoek

One more of many days in Windhoek

2025/04/03

Windhoek

One more of many days in Windhoek

2025/04/04

Windhoek

One more of many days in Windhoek

2025/04/05

Windhoek

One more of many days in Windhoek

2025/04/06

Windhoek

One more of many days in Windhoek

2025/04/07

Windhoek

One more of many days in Windhoek

2024/04/08

Windhoek

One more of many days in Windhoek

2025/04/09

Windhoek

One more of many days in Windhoek

2025/04/10

Windhoek

One more of many days in Windhoek

2025/04/11

Windhoek

One more of many days in Windhoek

2025/04/12

Windhoek

One more of many days in Windhoek

2025/04/13

Windhoek

One more of many days in Windhoek

2025/04/14

Windhoek – Sesriem Campsite

Finally back on Pad

2025/04/15

Sesriem Campsite – Sesriem Canyon – Deadvlei – Soussusvlei

Enchanting landscapes in the Namib

2025/04/16

Sesriem Campsite – Betta – Farm Landsberg (Tiras Mountains)

Heading further to the South

2025/04/17

Farm Landsberg (Tiras Mountains)

A day at the Landsberg Farm

2025/04/18

Farm Landsberg (Tiras Mountains) – Farm Namuskluft (Rosh Pinah)

From one farm to the next farm

2025/04/19

Farm Namuskluft – Oranjemund – Farm Namuskluft

A trip to Oranjemund on the coast

2025/04/20

Farm Namuskluft (Rosh Pinah) – Alte Kalköfen (Simplon)

Along lonely routes to the north

2025/04/21

Alte Kalköfen (Simplon) – Lapa Lange Lodge (Mariental)

Further on our way to the North

2025/04/22

Lapa Lange Lodge

A relaxing day at the Lapa Lange Lodge

2025/04/23

Lapa Lange Lodge – Windhoek

Back to Windhoek for the hopefully final repairs

2025/04/24

Windhoek

Hopefully last workshop day in Windhoek

2025/04/25

Windhoek

DIY and cleaning day in Windhoek

2025/04/26

Windhoek

Stocking up supplies in Windhoek

2025/04/27

Windhoek – Ghaub Nature Reserve and Farm (nearby Grootfontein)

Finally on Pad again

2025/04/28

Ghaub Nature Reserve and Farm (nearby Grootfontein) – Taranga Safari Lodge (nearby Rundu)

Heading further to the Caprivi Strip

2025/04/29

Taranga Safari Lodge (nearby Rundu)

A day at the Cubango

2025/04/30

Taranga Safari Lodge (nearby Rundu) – Riverdance Lodge (nearby Divindu)

From one Lodge to the next one

2025/05/01

Riverdance Lodge – Mahango Game Reserve – Riverdance Lodge

A day with new technical problems and a short safari trip

2025/05/02

River Dance Lodge (nearby Divundu) – Katima Mulilo – Muchenje River Lodge

On the way to the next garage

2025/05/03

Muchenje River Lodge – Katima Mulilo – Marrow Campsite (nearby Kongola)

Back westwards again

2025/05/04

Marrow Campsite (nearby Kongola)

A relaxing day by the river

2025/05/05

Marrow Bushcamp (nahe Kongola) – Mudumu NP

Vom Marrow Bushcamp in den nahe gelegenen Mudumu Nationalpark

2025/05/06

Mudumu NP – Shametu Lodge (Divundu)

Westward again to solve the tire problems

2025/05/07

Shametu Lodge (Divundu) – Ngandu Safari Camp (Rundu)

On to Rundu to resolve our technical issues

2025/05/08

Rundu

A day in Rundu with laundry, shopping and workshop visit

2025/05/09

Rundu – River Dance Lodge (nearby Divundu)

Becky gets more new shoes and we head east again

2025/05/10

Riverdance Lodge (nearby Divundu) – Rupara Restcamp (nearby Sangwali)

Finally on the road again

2025/05/11

Rupara Restcamp – Nkasa Rupara National Park

A day on pad in Nkasa Rupara National Park

2025/05/12

Rupara Restcamp – Namwi Island Campsite

Once again to Katima Mulilo

2025/05/13

Namwi Lodge and Campsite (Katima Molilo)

Shopping, planning, organizing

2025/05/14

Namwi Lodge (Katima Molilo, Namibia) – Whispering Sands Campsite (Sioma/Ngonye Falls, Zambia)

Finally crossing a border again!

2025/05/15

Whispering Sands Campsite (Sioma/Ngonye Falls, Zambia) – Wildcamp nearby the Liuwa Plain NP

Heading north to Liuwa Plain NP

2025/05/16

Wildcamp nearby Liuwa Plain NP – Katoyana Campsite (Liuwa Plain NP)

Into the enchanting Liuwa Plain National Park

2025/05/17

Katoyana Campsite (Liuwa Plain NP) – Wildcamp nearby Liuwa Plain NP

Another beautiful day in Liuwa Plain National Park

2025/05/18

Wildcamp nearby Liuwa Plain NP – Roy's Camp (Kafue NP)

From the Liuwa Plain NP to the Kafue NP

2025/05/19

Roy's Camp – Kafue NP – Musungwa Lodge Campsite

Through the southern part of Kafue NP

2025/05/20

Musungwa Lodge Campsite – Kaingu Lodge

Along the eastern river road to the Kaingu Lodge

2025/05/21

Kaingu Lodge

A relaxing day at Kaingu Lodge

2025/05/22

Kaingu Lodge – Pioneer Lodge (Lusaka)

Once again to Lusaka

2025/05/23

Lusaka

Toyota Service in Lusaka

2025/05/24

Lusaka

Planning and organization day

2025/05/25

Pioneer Camp (Lusaka) – Mvuu Lodge Campsite (Lower Zambezi)

Taking the Leopard's Hill Road through the mountains from Lusaka to the Lower Zambezi

2025/05/26

Mvuu Lodge Campsite: Boat ride on the Zambezi

A stunning boat ride on the Zambezi

2025/05/27

Mvuu Lodge Campsite: Excursion to the Lower Zambezi National Park

A day trip to the Lower Zambezi National Park

2025/05/28

Mvuu Lodge Campsite – Breeze River Lodge Campsite

From the Mvuu Lodge Campsite to the Breeze River Lodge Campsite further upstream on the Zambezi

2025/05/29

Breeze River Lodge Campsite – Pioneer Camp (Lusaka)

Back to Lusaka once again

2025/05/30

Lusaka – Petauke

Along the Great East Road to the east

2025/05/31

Petauke – Mfuwe

On to Southern Luangwa National Park

2025/06/01

Tracks and Trail Rivercamp (Mfuwe)

Once again an attempt at a relaxing day

2025/06/02

Mfuwe / Southern Luangwa National Park

On a pad in the Southern Luangwa National Park

2025/06/03

Mfuwe

A relaxing day almost exclusively at the campsite

2025/06/04

Mfuwe – Kamukonzo Community Camp

Along the east bank of the Luangwa to the north

2025/06/05

Kamukonzo Community Camp – Ituba Campsite

Continue north along the Luangwa

2025/06/06

Ituba Campsite – North Luangwa NP – Kapishya Hot Springs

Through the North Luangwa NP to the Kapishya Hot Springs

2025/06/07

Kapishya Hot Springs

A day of relaxation at the Kapishya Hot Springs

2025/06/08

Kapishya Hot Springs

Another day off

2025/06/09

Kapishya Hot Springs – Kasama

Continue north to the next larger town for some errands

2025/06/10

Kasama

Administration, repairing, purchasing and planning day in Kasama

2025/06/11

Kasama – Mumbuluma Falls

Off to the waterfall sightseeing tour in northern Zambia

2025/06/12

Mumbuluma Falls – Lumangwe Falls

On the Scenic Route north to the Lumangwe Falls

2025/06/13

Lumangwe Falls / Kabweluma Falls

Hike to the Kabweluma Falls

2025/06/14

Lumangwe Falls – Chishimba Falls

East again towards Kasama to the Chishimba Falls

2025/06/15

Chishimba Falls – Flower and Fern Cottage and Campsite

Further north in Zambia

2025/06/16

Flower and Fern Cottage and Campsite

Research and travel planning day

2025/06/17

Flower and Fern Cottage and Campsite

Another planning day

2025/06/18

Flower and Fern – Kalambo Falls – Flower and Fern

To the last waterfall in Zambia

2025/06/19

Flower and Fern Cottage and Campsite (Zambia) – Sumbawanga (Tanzania) – Lake Shore Lodge and…

On to the next country: Tanzania

2025/06/20

Lake Shore Lodge and Campsite

A relaxing day at Lake Tanganyika

2025/06/21

Lake Shore Lodge and Campsite

Nothing special today!

2025/06/23

Wildcamp – Kigoma (Lakeside Beach)

To Kigoma on Lake Tanganyika

2025/06/24

Lakeside Beach in Kigoma

A day in Kigoma for organizing, shopping and relaxing

2025/06/25

Kigoma – Gombe NP

Chimpanzee trekking in Gombe NP

2025/06/26

Gombe NP – Kigoma

Another chimpanzee trek and return to Kigoma

2025/06/27

Kigoma – Biharamulo (Starlight Hotel)

Northeast towards Lake Victoria

2025/06/28

Biharamulo (Starlight Hotel) – Bukoba (Balamaga B&B)

Along Lake Victoria to Bukoba

2025/06/29

Balamaga B&B (Bukoba)

One day break at Balamaga B&B

2025/07/01

Villa Katwe (Masaka)

We wait out the bad weather in Villa Katwe and take an afternoon stroll through Masaka

2025/07/02

Villa Katwe (Masaka)

When the bacteria strike

2025/07/03

Villa Katwe (Masaka) – Leopard Rest Camp (nearby Mburo NP)

Short drive from Masaka to Mburo National Park

2025/07/04

Lake Mburo NP

Tour in a small but very beautiful national park

2025/07/05

Lake Mburo NP –­ Nyore Hillside Retreat (west of Mbarara)

Two hospital visits and the retreat in the hills

2025/07/06

Nyore Hillside Retreat

Rest day at the retreat in the hills

2025/07/07

Nyore Hillside Retreat – Mbarara – Nyore Hillside Retreat

Another day in the hospital

2025/07/08

Nyore Hillside Retreat – Äquator – Enjojo Lodge and Campsite

Again to the equator

2025/07/09

Enjojo Lodge and Campsite, Rohija Community Campsite, Bwindi

Drive to and through Bwindi Park

2025/07/11

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge and Campsite

A Gorilla Disneyland in African style

2025/07/12

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge and Campsite

A unique gorilla tracking experience

2025/07/13

Bwindi NP (Uganda) – Ruhengeri (Ruanda)

From Uganda to Rwanda, the 25th country in Africa we visit

2025/07/14

Ruhengeri – Kigali

To the capital of Rwanda, Kigali

2025/07/15

Kigali

Some errands and a visit to the Genocide Memorial in Kigali and of course a reunion with Cath and Ian

2025/07/16

Kigali – Nyangwe Nziza Lodge

Into the South of Rwanda

2025/07/17

Nyangwe Nziza Lodge – Iliza Beach Kibuye at Lake Kivu

Through the scenic Nyungwe Park to Lake Kivu

2025/07/18

Iliza Beach Kibuye am Lake Kivu – Umuko Lodge

From one lake to another

2025/07/19

Umuko Lodge

A day of relaxation with a lake view at Umuko Lodge

2025/07/20

Umuko Lodge (Rwanda) – Starlight Hotel (Tanzania)

Back on dusty tracks in Tanzania

2025/07/21

Starlight Hotel – Rocky Bay Resort

Once again to Lake Victoria

2025/07/22

Rocky Bay Resort

Car wash and cleaning day

2025/07/23

Rocky Bay Resort (Busisi) – Mwagilia Mowo (nearby Singida)

Further East

2025/07/24

Mwagilia Mowo (nearby Singida) – Foresight Eco Lodge and Campsite (Ngorongoro)

A vague view of the Ngorongoro Crater

2025/07/25

Foresight Eco Lodge and Campsite (Ngorongoro)

A day at the computer

2025/07/26

Foresight Eco Lodge ­– Twiga Lodge and Campsite (Arusha)

In the middle of the tourist circus

2025/07/27

Twiga Lodge and Campsite (Arusha) – Shose Chalets, Farm & Campsite (Moshi)

Kilimanjaro shows itself

2025/07/28

Shose Chalets, Farm & Campsite (Moshi) – Irente View Cliff Lodge & Campsite

A detour to the Usambara Mountains

2025/07/29

Irente View Cliff Lodge & Campsite

A wonderful hike with Joseph in the Usambara Mountains

2025/07/30

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Today we are heading to the Indian Ocean

2025/07/31

Emayani Beach Lodge/Kasa Diving Campsite

A day at the beach

2025/08/01

Emayani Beach Lodge/Kasa Diving Campsite – Barry's Beach Lodge and Campsite

Almost like a holiday

2025/08/02

Barry's Beach Lodge and Campsite – Tan Swiss Lodge (Mikumi)

From the beach back inland

2025/08/03

Tan Swiss Lodge (Mikumi) – The Old Kisolnza Farmhouse

Further inland

2025/08/04

The Old Kisolanza Farmhouse – Mbeya

Further southwest

2025/08/05

Paul's Hidden Hill Campsite (Mbeya)

The ADAC causes bad mood

2025/08/06

Mbeya (Tansania) – Floja Foundation Campsite (Malawi)

Another border crossing. To Malawi, the 25th country of our African tour.

2025/08/07

Floja Foundation Campsite

A day at Lake Malawi

2025/08/09

Mushroom Farm – Chelinda Campsite (Nyika NP)

Into the Nyika National Park at an altitude of about 2300 meter

2025/08/10

Chelinda Campsite

On the high plateau of Nyika National Park

2025/08/11

Chelinda Campsite – Mzuzu (Macondo Camp)

Short tour through the Nyika National Park and on to Mzuzu

2025/08/12

Macondo Camp (Mzuzu)

Visit to a small chocolate factory

2025/08/13

Macondo Camp (Mzuzu)

Doing errands

2025/08/14

Macondo Camp (Mzuzu) – Kachere Kastle

Putting our feets up

2025/08/15

Kachere Kastle – Nkhotakota Pottery

Further along Lake Malawi

2025/08/16

Nkhotakota Pottery – Chembe/Cape Maclear

To the southern end of Lake Malawi

2025/08/17

Chembes Eagle Nest – Liwonde NP

To Liwonde National Park

2025/08/18

Liwonde NP (Chinguni Campsite)

Game drive in Liwonde NP

2025/08/19

Liwonde NP – Zomba (Casa Rossa)

Short detour to the Zomba Plateau

2025/08/20

Zomba (Casa Rossa) – Africa Wild Truck Camp and Lodge

Finally in Italy

2025/08/21

Africa Wild Truck Camp and Lodge

A restless rest day

2025/08/22

Africa Wild Truck Camp and Lodge

A short hike

2025/08/23

Africa Wild Truck Camp and Lodge (Malawi) – Kukutana Campsite (Mozambique)

Via the Tete Corridor through Mozambique

2025/08/24

Kukutana Campsite / Tete

A day in Mozambique

2025/08/25

Kukutana Campsite (Mozambique) – Nyamoro Dairy Farm (Zimbabwe)

Further on to Zimbabwe

2025/08/26

Nyamoro Dairy Farm – La Rochelle (Penhalonga)

Along the mountains of Nyanga National Park

2025/08/27

La Rochelle – Great Zimbabwe

To the historic ruins of Great Zimbabwe

2025/08/28

Great Zimbabwe – Romelda Lakeside Retreat

Great Zimbabwe, tire repair and a trip to Lake Mutirikwi

2025/08/29

Romelda Lakeside Retreat – Royal Gardens Camp (Chiredzi)

Continue towards Gonarezhou National Park

2025/08/30

Royal Gardens Camp (Chiredzi) – Chivilila (Gonarezhou NP)

Finally back in a national park

2025/08/31

Gonarezhou NP: Chivilila – Tondo

Once again on "pad" in a national park

2025/09/01

Gonarezhou NP: Tondo – Mabalauta

On pad through Gonarezhou National Park

2025/09/02

Mabalauta (Zimbabwe) – Moreson camp and RV (South Africa)

Back again in South Africa

2025/09/03

Moreson camp and RV

A day at the campsite

2025/09/04

Moreson camp and RV

Another day of relaxation at Moreson Camp

2025/09/05

Moreson Camp and RV – Phalaborwa Safari Park

On the way to Kruger National Park

2025/09/06

Phalaborwa Safari Park: Tour in Krueger NP

Our first tour in Kruger NP

2025/09/07

Phalaborwa Safari Park – Balule Satelite Camp (Kruger NP)

A day with more animal sightings in Kruger NP

2025/09/08

KNP: Balule Satellite Camp (Olifants) – Maroela Satellite Camp (Orpen)

A day with many more animal sightings

2025/09/09

Maroela Satellite Camp – Satara Main Camp Im Original geändert

It's Cat Day

2025/09/10

Satara Main Camp – Pretoriuskop Main Camp

Yet another cat's day

2025/09/11

Pretoriuskop Main Camp – Skukuza Rest Camp

Elephants, rhinos and lions and much more

2025/09/12

Skukuza Rest Camp – Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp

Elephants, lions, a rhino and much more

2025/09/13

Africa 2025: Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp (South Africa) – Ndlovu Camp, Royal Hlane National Park…

Following in the footsteps of our first South Africa tour in 2017

2025/09/14

Ndlovu Camp, Royal Hlane National Park

On game drive in Royal Hlane National Park

2025/09/15

Ndlovu Camp (Eswantini) – Nyalazi Campground (South Africa)

Back to South Africa again

2025/09/16

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The Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, a scenic highlight with plenty of wildlife

2025/09/17

Nyalazi Campground (Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park)

Yet another day in the Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park

2025/09/18

Nyalazi Campground – Dolphin Holiday Resort

From inland to the coast

2025/09/19

Dolphin Holiday Resort

Various errands, car wash and another battery problem

2025/09/20

Dolphin Holiday Resort

Battery check and replacement in the Toyota garage

2025/09/21

Dolphin Holiday Resort – Zimbali View Eco Guesthouse

Moving from the campsite to the guesthouse

2025/09/22

Zimbali View Eco Guesthouse

Becky to the garage and our first Uber ride

2025/09/23

Zimbali View Eco Guesthouse

Rainy weather and housework

2025/09/24

Zimbali View Eco Guesthouse

A gray rainy day

2025/09/25

Zimabli View Eco Guesthouse / Ballito – Eland Game Reserve / Oribi Gorge

With a pimped-up car further southwest

2025/09/26

Eland Game Reserve / Oribi Gorge

A shock in the morning

2025/09/27

Eland Game Reserve / Oribi Gorge

Roof rack repair and game drive in the Eland Game Reserve

2025/09/29

Suntsani Campsite / Queenstown – Mountain Zebra National Park

Heading to the Mountain Zebra National Park

2025/09/30

Mountain Zebra National Park

The Mountain Zebra National Park is a scenic highlight

2025/10/01

Mountain Zebra National Park

We enjoy the scenic Mountain Zebra NP for another day

2025/10/02

Mountain Zebra National Park – Camdeboo National Park

Continue to Camdeboo National Park near Graaff-Reinet

2025/10/03

Camdeboo National Park/Graaf-Reinet

A tranquil day in the park and in Graaff-Reinet

2025/10/04

Camdeboo National Park – Karoo National Park

On to the next national park in South Africa

2025/10/05

Karoo National Park

A day with fewer activities

2025/10/06

Karoo National Park

Perhaps the last game drive of this trip?

2025/10/07

Karoo National Park – Thabile Lodge

Drive over the Swartberg Pass

2025/10/08

Thabile Lodge – Tsitsikamma National Park

On the trail of our first trip to South Africa in 2017

2025/10/09

Tsitsikamma National Park

Hike to the waterfall in Tsitsikamma National Park

2025/10/11

Tsitsikamma NP – Mossel Bay

Continue west along the coast

2025/10/12

Mossel Bay – De Hoop Nature Reserve

A lighthouse visit in Mossel Bay and further along the coast to the beautiful De Hoop Nature Reserve

2025/10/13

De Hoop Nature Reserve

Whale watching on the magical beach

2025/10/14

De Hoop Nature Reserve – Hermanus (Onrus Caravan Park)

Continue via Cape Agulhas to Hermanus

2025/10/15

Hermanus

Whale watching from the shore in Hermanus

2025/10/16

Hermanus – Franschhoek

From Hermanus along the coast and then on to Stellenbosch and Franschhoek

2025/10/17

Franschhoek – African Overlanders

The last real driving day of our Africa trip

2025/10/18

African Overlanders – Capetown

To the last stop of our Africa trip

2025/10/19

Capetown

Emptying and preparing Becky for the car wash

2025/10/20

Capetown

Big car wash and repacking

2025/10/21

Capetown

Trip to Table Mountain

2025/10/22

Capetown

Trip to Noordhoek beach

2025/10/23

Capetown

Visit and lunch at Paul's

2025/10/24

Capetown

Tour around the Cape

2025/10/26

Capetown

Sunday hike and excursion

2025/10/27

Capetown

Haircut in Noordhoek

2025/10/28

Capetown

Hike with Paul and final packing

2025/10/29

Capetown – Hamburg

Car drop-off and return flight