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Sousessvlei

Our African Footprint — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 08:41:44 +0000

WOW…..so beautiful. The contrasting colours make this place amazing!! …

Sandwich Harbour

Our African Footprint — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 08:31:18 +0000

No trip to Swakopmund is complete without a visit to Sandwich Harbour!! Strutting here stuff Preparing to go down the dunes!!!! Suspicious plant growth…..…

Twyfelfontein to Brandberg

Our African Footprint — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:24:33 +0000

An interesting journey to Brandberg but not much to say about the sites on the way Brandberg at Sunset Sporting a new fashion B??? Feeding the pigs pork ribs Boring Organ Pipes…

Puros and being stuck

Our African Footprint — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:21:00 +0000

Puros……some water after days of dry terrain!!! Well I am sure we hoped the canyon was drier Into the canyon where we got stuck Valley to Puros Slowly does it!!! Into the canyon where we got stuck First try to winch out Now a high-lift jack….. She is in pretty deep We’re out, Gerro with a cut after the…

Koakoland – A 4×4′s best friend

Our African Footprint — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:06:24 +0000

Wow! From the most spectacular waterfall (Epupa Falls) intrepid mountain passes (Van Zyl’s pass), through valleys (Marienfluss and Hartmans) with undergound rivers, up and around sand dunes, through river beds and inside huge canyons, Koakoland can capture the mind of everyone who is willing to to do this route through Northern Namibia. We met up with the Kuipers at Epupa…

Amazing Hartman’s Valley

Our African Footprint — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:19:18 +0000

If we thought it couldn’t get any better we came across the Hartman’s Valley. ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING!!!!!!! Hartmans Valley….need we say more Open spaces….. Gemsbok…

Marienfluss Valley

Our African Footprint — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 16:17:43 +0000

Well we thought this was pretty spectacular!!! Marienfluss Valley….. The famous red drum!!! Our swimming spot…

The Dreaded Van Zyl’s Pass

Our African Footprint — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:15:38 +0000

After much planning we finally went down it. 3.5 Hours later and 11km down we were at the bottom Checking out the scenery Directing each other down Directing each other down…

Etosha

Our African Footprint — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:21:15 +0000

As I said we have seen some pretty darm impressive game in Africa thus far, but we knew we were at Etosha out of season and the game would be very spread out. We still saw A male Lion and two Lionesses digging into a Gemsbok right on the side of the road, Kudu, one Elephant, Zebra, Giraffe and Hyeana.…

Epupa Falls

Our African Footprint — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:14:01 +0000

Stunning Epupa falls…..this should be on every itinerary!!! Epupa Falls Epupa Falls…

There we were… back in Nam

Our African Footprint — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:11:16 +0000

Having left Botswana on such a high, it would certainly be hard for Etosha to try and beat it. However we always know that kind of attitude will always create disappointment. Having arrived in Namibia certainly feels very different in terms of Africa, with such a low population in Nam, you rarely find yourself surrounded by people and the feeling…

Etosha

Our African Footprint — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:07:20 +0000

Etosha….probably not the best time of year to go, yet we still had a great time!! Give me a peanut!!! Almost Missed it mmmm….. …

Botswana Part 2

Our African Footprint — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 06:23:43 +0000

Moremi – Northgate After our holiday in Mozambique, we had to get our minds back in gear and get ready to hit the road again, first destination was North Gate. We knew we were taking a bit of a chance with this park as the rains have blessed Botswana well during the festive season but we thought we would chance…

Chobe

Our African Footprint — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 06:52:03 +0000

If we thought Savuti was good then Chobe was in a different league!!!!! Add Savuti and Chobe to any Botswana Summer itinerary!!!! …

Dolomite…..THANKS BRUCE!!!!

Our African Footprint — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 09:14:47 +0000

WOW thanks for the Engagement and Christmas Pressie!!!! We absolutely loved it here Our room View from our room …

Savuti…….mind blowing!!!!

Our African Footprint — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 06:47:50 +0000

Things just could never have been better in Savuti. If you ever were wondering about coming to this region at this time of year…..then go to SAVUTI!!!!!! Savuti Lion on his way to the campsite Our Porcupine at 9:00 a.m…

Botswana Part 1

Our African Footprint — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 06:09:37 +0000

Kalahari N.P. We were quite excited fir this one, and boy were we treated. We were in the park for all of three nights and our sightings included a big Kalahari male Lion with a thick black mane mating with two female Lionesses right on the road. They were there for two full days and the only moving they did…

Moremi NP

Our African Footprint — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 06:44:22 +0000

Moremi….pure beauty at this time of year, just a pity there were no animals!!! …

Zimbo

Our African Footprint — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 05:57:43 +0000

Hwange N.P. Just before entering the park, we stumbled upon a herd of Sable and a great big herd of Buffalo that ran right across the road in front of our car. We started off on a great note, and were further treated to a male Lion, Ele (far away in the distance) and Kudu. We spent three nights in…

Nxai Pan & Baines Baobab

Our African Footprint — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 06:34:33 +0000

If yo want to see Springbok dropping their calves….December is the season to go Guiding her calf along Guiding her calfl along …

Kalahari……need we say more!!!

Our African Footprint — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 06:30:47 +0000

If you’re going…head to Pipers Pan it’s EPIC!!! Protecting her pups Protecting her pups Protecting her pups …

Kubu Island

Our African Footprint — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 06:27:22 +0000

WOW we were lucky, we managed to sneak in just before the rains!!! Getting into the festive season:) …

Hwange & Matopos

Our African Footprint — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 06:23:51 +0000

Worth the stop in Bob’s playground!!! Mid-yawn…

Vic Falls

Our African Footprint — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 06:17:14 +0000

he ever beautiful VIC FALLS. We went at the end of the dry season so unfortunately the falls were at there lowest point!!!!! …

A billion reasons to believe in Africa!!!

Our African Footprint — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 07:58:48 +0000

A billion reasons to believe in Africa!!! Coca-cola is running a campaign throughout East and Southern Africa, big billboards run across the entrance to most towns and cities and in big bold colors it reads “A million reasons to believe in Africa” When you read this you actually start counting all the unbelievable moments we have shared in Africa with…

Ngonye Falls

Our African Footprint — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:34:36 +0000

WOW, WOW, WOW!!!!! What a surprising site, totally unexpected and worth the time getting here!! BEACH??? WOW!!!! What a sight!!! …

Vic falls

Our African Footprint — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 07:50:59 +0000

When Mr Livinstone stumbled upon Victoria Falls in the 1800’s, I cannot even start to comprehend just how taken-a-back he must have been. It is truly a natural wonder. We started our walk at The Devils cataract and by the time we had reached Rainbow falls we were drenched, but loved it. We actually thought all the tourists strolling through…

Liuwa Plains

Our African Footprint — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 04:00:31 +0000

This park didn’t have the number of animals but it packed way above its weight in terms of birds and scenery!!! We will definitely return and hope to see the massive conservation effects having a positive effect on the park. One to look into in the future!!! Love the Saddle Bills and the sunset!! hmmmm……. The Wattled Crane won!!!…

Northern Kafue

Our African Footprint — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 04:50:00 +0000

Northern Kafue….amazing. We landed up partying with one of the lodges as they were packing up to leave as they were closing for the summer….however we lost the Garmin as I was thrown in the pool and I swear my sunnies were in there too!!! Otherwise it was extremely beautiful but game wise…..the park was saved on the last day…

Zambia’s Best!!!

Our African Footprint — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 14:27:28 +0000

Kafue National Park Northern Kafue is where all the magic lives, we started in the South and drove all the way up. Again, we have arrived in the rainy season so we never saw all that this park has to offer at the right time of the year. It was still worth visitng though and we met some great people…