The Ultimate Overland Safari Packing List for Africa (And What NOT to Pack!)
Packing for an African overland safari doesn’t have to be difficult. This guide describes the electronics, clothing, and personal items you’ll need to take.
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Rhino Walk in Zimbabwe: Getting Up Close With The Majestic Beasts in Matopos National Park
With the help of an experienced local guide, we were able to hike up close with several white rhinos in Zimbabwe’s Matopos National Park.
Absolute Africa Review: What It’s Like to Spend 52 Days on an Overland Safari Tour!
Here’s everything you need to know about traveling on an Absolute Africa Southern Safari overland truck tour through 8 countries.
Quirky Attraction: The World’s Largest Meteorite, Namibia’s Hoba Meteorite
At more than 50 tons, the Hoba Meteorite in Namibia is the world’s largest intact meteorite.
Guide to Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Hikes, Activities, Lodging, and 8 Things You Didn’t Know
Learn about the Great Smoky Mountains’ hiking trails, their historic log cabins, and their tiniest mammal.
My 39 Most Amazing Wildlife Encounters in Africa
The most memorable African safari animals I saw included fighting giraffes, attacking hippos, eating lions, and swimming elephants.
Tips for Climbing Namibia’s Dune 45 Before Sunrise
Climbing Dune 45 in Namibia to see the sunrise is one of the most fun activities you can do in the Namibian Desert.
I Kissed a Giraffe and I Liked It: Visiting The Giraffe Centre in Nairobi, Kenya
Get your giraffe kiss and feed them by hand at the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi, Kenya.
Quirky Attraction: Freddie Mercury’s Birth House in Zanzibar, Tanzania
The exact location of Freddie Mercury’s birth house is still in question, but the Mercury House in Zanzibar is where fans go to honor him.
Quirky Fun in the Canadian Heartland! Things To Do in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan is one of my new favorite cities in Canada. I spent time there visiting museums, record stores, beaches, and excellent restaurants.