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Southern African region 2024

Diary with photos, text and route map for the journey through the Southern region of Africa: Namibia, Botswana, Simbabwe, Sambia, Südafrika, Lesotho

2024/08/29

Hamburg – Frankfurt – Windhoek

South African region 2024: Hamburg – Frankfurt – Windhoek

2024/08/30

Arriving in Windhoek

Arriving in Windhoek

2024/08/31

Windhoek

Windhoek

2024/09/01

Windhoek

A lazy sunday in the Urban Camp in Windhoek

2024/09/02

Windhoek

Errands in Windhoek

2024/09/03

Windhoek – Zelda Guest Farm

Heading towards Botswana

2024/09/04

Zeldas Guest Farm – CKGR Xade

From Namibia to Botswana. From the Zeldas Guest Farm to the Xade Gate in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve

2024/09/05

CKGR: Xade – Sun Pan

Central Kalahari Game Reserve: Campsites Xade – Sun Pan

2024/09/06

CKGR: Sun Pan – Passarge

Central Kalahari Game Reserve: Campsites Sun Pan – Passarge

2024/09/07

CKGR (Passarge) – Sehithwa

Central Kalahari Game Reserve (Campsite Passarge) – Sehithwa

2024/09/08

Sehithwa – Tsodilo Hills

To the Tsodilo Hills in the North

2024/09/09

Tsodilo Hills – Swamp Stop Campsite

Short day trip from Tsodilo Hills to Swamp Stop Campsite

2024/09/10

Swamp Stop Campsite – Maun

From Swamp Stop Campsite to Maun, the central city in the area

2024/09/11

Maun

Errands in Maun

2024/09/12

Maun – South Gate (Moremi)

Helicopter flight in Maun and driving into the Moremi Park

2024/09/13

Moremi: South Gate – Xakanaxa

In the Moremi Park from South Gate Campsite to Xakanaxa Campsite

2024/09/14

Xakanaxa – Khwai River Hippo Pools Campsite

Out of the Moremi along the Khwai River

2024/09/15

Khwai River Hippo Pools Campsite

A wonderful day with a Mokoro trip and spotting wildlife

2024/09/16

Khwai River Hippo Pools Campsite – Mababe River Lodge

Along the Khwai River

2024/09/17

Mababe – Muchenje

Through the southern Chobe-Park from Mababe to Muchenje

2024/09/18

Muchenje – Ihaha (Chobe)

Through the north-westerm Chobe-Park to the Ihaha Campsite

2024/09/19

Ihaha Campsite – Chobe Safari Lodge (Kasane)

From the Ihaha Campsite to the eastern exit of the Chobe-Park to the Chobe Safari Lodge in Kasane

2024/09/20

Kasane

House cleaning in Kasane

2024/09/21

Kasane

Research day and meeting with friends

2024/09/22

Kasane (Botswana) – Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Heading to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and reunion with Carl

2024/09/23

Victoria Falls

Trip to the famous Victoria Falls

2024/09/24

Victoria Falls – Hwange National Park (Robins Camp)

From Victoria Falls to the Hwange National Park

2024/09/25

Hwange NP: Robins Camp – Sinamatella

In the Hwange National Park: From Robins Camp to Sinamatella

2024/09/26

Hwange NP: Sinamatella – Main Camp

In the Hwange National Park: From Sinamatella to the Main Camp

2024/09/27

Hwange NP – Chizarira NP

From the Hwange National Park to the Chizarira National Park

2024/09/28

Chizarira NP – Kariba

From the Chizarira National Park to Kariba

2024/09/29

Kariba, Lomagundi Lakeside Association

A busy day at the campsite of the Lomagundi Lakeside Association nearby Kariba

2024/09/30

Kariba

A day around Kariba

2024/10/02

Lusaka

A new shock, some errands and meeting Carl

2024/10/03

Lusaka

Being lazy in Lusaka

2024/10/04

Lusaka

Accounting and errands

2024/10/05

Lusaka – Roy's Camp (at the entry to the Kafue National Park)

Heading to the Kafue National Park

2024/10/06

Roy's Camp – Mozhi Camp (in the Kafue National Park)

From the Roy's Camp into the Kafue National Park to the Mozhi Camp

2024/10/07

Mozhi Camp – Busanga Plains – Mozhi Camp

Roundtrip in the northern Kafue National Park from the Mozhi Camp to the Busanga Plains

2024/10/08

Mozhi Camp – Kaingu Lodge

From the Mozhi Camp in the Kafue National Park to the Kaingu Lodge outside the park

2024/10/09

Kaingu Lodge – Lusaka

Back zu Lusaka

2024/10/10

Lusaka

Back in Lusaka: Between hospital and hardware stores

2024/10/11

Lusaka

Becky gets cleaned properly

2024/10/12

Lusaka – Livingstone

We leave Lusaka heading to Livingstone

2024/10/13

Livingstone (Zambia) – The Farmhouse Matopos (Zimbabwe)

From Livingstone for a second stay into Zimbabwe

2024/10/14

Matopos

Tour through the scenic Matopos Park

2024/10/15

The Farmhouse Matopos (Zimbabwe) – Nata Lodge and Campsite (Botswana)

From wonderful Zimbabwe back to the wonderful Botswana

2024/10/16

Nata Lodge and Campsite – Mabaka Farm and Campsite in Letlhakane

From Nata through the Makgadikgadi Pan along the Kubu-Island to Letlhakane

2024/10/17

Mabaka Farm and Campsite in Letlhakane – Khama Rhino Sanctuary

Visiting the Khama Rhino Sanctuary

2024/10/18

Khama Rhino Sanctuary (Botswana) – Wondergat (South Africa)

After seven/eight years in South Africa again

2024/10/19

Wondergat – Kimberley – Riverside Country Club Modderrivier

The largest hand-dug hole in the world and a cozy campsite on the river bank

2024/10/20

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Via country roads to Bloemfontein

2024/10/21

Bloemfontein

Service day at Toyota for Becky und doing some errands

2024/10/22

Bloemfontein (South Africa) – Maseru (Lesotho)

The 22. country in Africa on our journey: Lesotho

2024/10/23

Maseru – Semonkong

To the Maletsunyane-Fall nearby Semonkong

2024/10/24

Semonkong – Sehlabathebe NP (Old Lodge)

From Semonkong to the Sehlabathebe Nature Park in the Southeast of Lesotho

2024/10/25

Sehlabathebe (Old Lodge)

A day in the Sehlabathebe Nature Park with short hikes

2024/10/26

Sehlabathebe (Old Lodge) – Matebeng-Pass – Bob's Campsite

Crossing the Matebeng-Pass, a challenging adventure

2024/10/27

Bob's Campsite – Aloes Guesthouse (bei Pitseng)

From Bob's Campsite along the Katse-Staudamm and over the Mafika-Lisiu-Pass to the Aloes Guesthouse in Pitseng

2024/10/28

Aloes Guesthouse – New Oxbow Lodge

Crossing the Moteng-Pass with an early stop at the New Oxbow Lodge

2024/10/29

New Oxbow Lodge – Masoba-Soba Lodge (Sanipass)

From the New Oxbow Lodge to the Sani-Pass

2024/10/30

Masoba-Soba Lodge (Lesotho) – Khotso Horsetrail and Overland Campsite (South Africa)

Out of Lesotho over the Sani-Pass back to South Africa

2024/11/01

Khotso Horse Trail and Overland Campsite

The first ride of our lives

2024/11/02

Khotso Horse Trail and Overland Campsite

Lazy day with a short hike and a short afternoon run

2024/11/03

Khotso – Lotheni Campsite

From Khotso to Lotheni Campsite, located in a nearby valley

2024/11/04

Lotheni Camping – Monks Cowl

Further north in the Drakensberg area: Lotheni Camping – Monks Cowl

2024/11/05

Monks Cowl – Mahai Campsite / Royal Natal NP

Continue from park to park along the Drakensberg area: to the Royal Natal National Park

2024/11/06

Mahai Campsite / Royal Natal NP

Hike into the Thugela-Gorge in the Royal Natal National Park

2024/11/07

Royal Natal NP – Golden Gate NP

Further on with the nature park hopping: From the Royal Natal NP to the Golden Gate NP

2024/11/08

Glen Reneen Campsite – Hike – Trip to Clarens

Glen Reneen Campsite: A hike to some sights and trip to Clarens

2024/11/09

Glen Reneen Campsite – Johannesburg

Journey from the mountains to the big city

2024/11/10

Airport en route Travel Lodge and Campsite

A lazy day at the Airport en route Travel Lodge and Campsite

2024/11/11

Airport en route Travel Lodge and Campsite

Some errands in Johannesburg

2024/11/12

Airport en route Travel Lodge and Campsite – Rockview Lodge

Another fellow traveler

2024/11/13

Rockview Lodge – Berg-en-Dal-Campsite (Krueger NP)

Together in the Kruger National Park

2024/11/14

Berg-en-Dal-Campsite (Krueger NP)

Tour around the Berg-en-Dal camp

2024/11/15

Berg-en-Dal-Campsite – Pretoriuskop Rest Camp

Continue in the Kruger NP to the Pretoriuskop Rest Camp

2024/11/16

Pretoriuskop Rest Camp – Lower Sabie

Cat's day: From Pretoriuskop Rest Camp to Lower Sabie

2024/11/17

Lower Sabie Rest Camp

On pad around the Lower Sabie Rest Camp

2024/11/18

Lower Sabie Rest Camp – Satara Rest Camp

Further north in the Kruger National Park

2024/11/20

Maroela Campsite – Balule

From Maroela Campsite to Balule Campsite near Olifants

2024/11/21

Balule – Letaba

Along the riverbed from Balule to Letaba

2024/11/22

Letaba – Tsendze

The Cicada Disaster: From Letaba to Tsendze

2024/11/23

Tzendse – Shingwedzi

From Tzendse Camp to Shingwedzi Camp

2024/11/24

Shingwedzi

A day around Shingwedzi

2024/11/25

Shingwedzi – Punda Maria

To the northernmost camp in the Kruger on our journey

2024/11/26

Punda Maria (Krueger NP) – Polokwane

Out of the Krueger NP to Polokwane

2024/11/27

Polokwane – Blyde River Canyon Forever Resort

From Polokwane to the Blyde River Canyon

2024/11/28

Blyde River Canyon Forever Resort

Hiking day with views of the Blyde River Canyon

2024/11/29

Blyde River Canyon – Graskop

The Panorama Route along the Blyde River Canyon

2024/11/30

Graskop – Rocky Drift Private Reserve

From Graskop to the Rocky Drift Private Reserve

2024/12/02

Rocky Drift Private Reserve – Johannesburg

Back to Johannesburg

2024/12/03

Johannesburg

Departure day for Brigitte

2024/12/04

Johannesburg – Nyalazi Campsite

From Johannesburg to the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi-Park

2024/12/05

Hluhluwe-Imfolozi-Park

In the northern part of the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi-Park

2024/12/06

Hluhluwe-Imfolozi-Park

In the southern part of the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi-Park

2024/12/08

Glen Reenen Campsite

Short tours around the Glen Reenen Campsite

2024/12/09

Glenn-Reenen Campsite – Mokala-National-Park, Motswedi-Campsite

From Golden Gate Park to Mokala National Park

2024/12/10

Mokala-National-Park

Game drive in the lesser-known Mokala National Park

2024/12/11

Mokala-National-Park – Kambiki Farm Camping

From Mokala National Park via Kimberley to Upington to the Kambiki Farm Camping

2024/12/12

Kambiki Farm Camping – Augrabies Falls

Further along the Orange River

2024/12/13

Augrabies Falls

Touring the Augrabies Falls Park

2024/12/14

Augrabies Falls – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Into the Kalahari: The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

2024/12/15

Twee Rivieren – Nossob Rest Camp

Along the Nossob Riverbed in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park

2024/12/16

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Close to disaster

2024/12/17

Bitterpan – Mata-Mata

Rescue by the ingenious mechanic Marius

2024/12/18

Mata-Mata (South Africa) – Windhoek (Namibia)

Back to start to Windhoek

2024/12/19

Windhoek

Back in Windhoek again