Namibia is home to dramatic sceneries, stunning landscapes and endless horizons. It requires slow traveling to truly appreciate it. There are very few highways and most other roads are gravel, so you will need to slow down eventually. You will witness spectacular sunsets, windstorms and unpredictable temperatures. You will also find peace, beauty and magic in this ancient living space. (more…)
One of the most popular destinations for visitors is Vilanculos, a small coastal town in the southern province of Inhambane. The small beach town has preserved both its culture and beautiful landscape.
On a harshly hot February day we decided to make our way from Tofo to Vilanculos. Using chapas in Mozambique are common, as private taxis are extremely expensive and renting a car isn’t that popular. (more…)
The northern part of Namibia is much more diverse than southern Namibia in terms of fauna, flora and everything in between. Here you can find a well-known Skeleton coast, many adventures and countless wildlife. (more…)
We arrived to Windhoek from Cape Town with Intercape bus and on the way were greeted by approaching rock formations and empty roads. After picking up the rental car we headed to shops to stock up on food and drink supplies and spend the following night in a hotel before setting up for a three week self drive adventure around Namibia. To really take in the atmosphere and liberating effect that Namibia offers, you must have one very important factor on your side: TIME. Namibia is a beautiful country that requires some slow traveling to truly appreciate it. If you want to spend your days sitting on a beach drinking rum Namibia won’t be your cup of tea. But if you want to witness spectacular sunsets, windstorms and unpredictable temperatures, Namibia will greet you open handed. You will also find peace, beauty and magic in this ancient living space. (more…)
Malawi is one of the friendliest places I’ve encountered; called ‘the Warm heart of Africa’ in the native language it lives to its name. Malawi is surprisingly diverse country that is just waiting to be explored. It contains Africa’s third largest lake- Lake Malawi that offers opportunities to dive, snorkel, kayak or just simply relax and is one of the highlights of the continent. Many travellers skip it for unknown reasons but I’m telling you, it’s well worth a visit. (more…)
Walking and petting a cheetah in Zambia is one of the most unique things that I have done in my travels.
I heard about this opportunity while I was still in Asia and since then just couldn’t get it out of my head. I’ve played with tigers in Thailand and now I really wanted to walk this majestic animal! (more…)
Oh boy border crossings in Africa are difficult. Long trips from one country to another are exhausting and Dar Es Salaam to Malawi is no different. There is no easy and cheap way. You can fly but that would leave you $300 short.
I’ve read many different options that people used to travel this route but here is what conclusion I came to.
Taqwa bus Dar to Mbeya leaving Kariakoo 4am or Ubungo terminal at 6am sharp and arriving to Kasumulu border around 2am next day. 40,000Tsh ($18/£14)
You can stay on the bus and sleep or get a room for 20,000Tsh ($9). We stayed on a bus.
Border opens at 8am. Exchange money on Tanzania side, as rates are incredibly good. Get passport stamped to leave the country and walk to Malawi immigration. Visa cost $75 and they take only US dollars, so make sure you have that sorted.
Then get a free ride to Karonga. I ended up chatting with a guy going that way with his car.
From Karonga take a bus wherever you’re planning on going. I went to Mzuzu in order to reach Nkhata Bay. If you going same way use big bus and not mini bus, it’s cheaper and more comfortable (3000Mwk/$4/£3).
From Mzuzu get minibus to Nkhata Bay, they’re leaving often and cost 1500Mwk ($2).
Whole trip cost $24, which is pretty cheap considering the distance.
Whole trip took about 35hours but as I said there is no easy way to do it for cheap.
Update: many bloggers mentioned Scandinavia buses that are quite luxury, however they’re not operating anymore. You can buy Taqwa tickets in their office in town. Or can always ring them on +255716031819.
Hopefully this information is helpful as when I did research there was a great struggle to find a straight answe
Of course, the beaches of Zanzibar are stunning, but Stone Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site in Zanzibar City, once the center for the East African slave and ivory trade is now filled with fascinating history and welcoming local people greeting you with ‘Jambo’ on every street.
Stone Town isn’t just any town. It is a sensory experience not to be found anywhere else in the world that offers a unique look into the melting pot of cultures. (more…)
Few places in the world can produce images of white powdered sandy beaches, pristine turquoise waters and tropical palm-tree paradise. Zanzibar is one of them. I can safely say, I found my personal slice of paradise there. (more…)
If you want to get a real taste of Zanzibar, you must take a trip with local Dala-Dala instead of a taxi. Riding local buses is an experience itself, as you will rarely meet other tourists. It’s not only much cheaper but you also get to know local people better. You would be surprised what locals are traveling with; almost every person is carrying a bucket and every other would load a bicycle or bags of rice on the roof. (more…)
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