A leopard on the spot
On the road before seven with about 400km to get to the South Luangwa National Park , I wanted to try and get in early so I could do the late afternoon / early evening game drive, so we put wrist to the accelerator so to speak . The road to Chipata is really...
Leaving Livingstone for the city lights
After breaking camp and a good cup of Munali coffee, I was back on the road heading up to Choma where my replacement cell phone had been sent from Johannesburg. A big thanks to Chaku for organising the collection and delivery for me. I was initially on my way to...
Trading Jolly’s for Perfume and Pith Helmets
Lazy days in Livingstone has been the recurring theme for the last couple of days. Reading, walking the streets and doing a little route planning in preparation for tomorrow. Tomorrow it is back on the scooter to start my journey through Zambia. After an early start...
The Falls full of wonder and Zambia smiles
I was up early and eager to enjoy a morning at the Victoria Falls. Last year my Dad and I experienced the falls from Zimbabwe so today it was the Zambians turn. I packed my gear, including the rain suit I use when riding the scooter in wet weather - it was about...
Ahhhh Zhaaambia the gentle
On my last night in Namibia (what I thought would be peaceful night with a good nights sleep), things changed dramatically when a group of around six Tigerfish fishermen rolled into camp . With the magical wand of brandy and Jaegermeister turned what was meant to be...
The sun begins to set on Namibia
It is hard to believe I have only been touring for 19 days and Vic and I have travelled just under 4500 km to get here to Katima Mulilo. This is my last stop before I cross into Zambia tomorrow. Namibia has been a wonderful experience. The country is big in space and...
On the Okavango
I chose to do a short ride today - a mere 200 km. Victoria was not even warmed up yet and we arrived at Nunda Lodge on the banks of the deep and slow moving Okavango for our nights stop . I set up camp and while doing so I could hear the hippos frolicking...
Rural road to Rundu
I was up early to pack up and to see where I ended up. One idea was Roy's camp outside Grootfontein, I was not sure yet. The rumblings of the King seemed far away this night, so sleep washed over me and just like that... I was up getting ready for the ride. I...
How Simba stopped the sun and Enticing Etosha
Lying in my tent with tranquil sounds of Rodriguez caressing the night air, I thanked the universe for this time and this world thinking back on the day I had so enjoyed. I fell asleep in a world at peace and lyrics from the Sugarman . What would morning bring to...
Tsumeb Twice and time in Otavi
My plan was going so well that I slowed the scooter down and took in the scenery while pottering along at 65km. I had left Otjiwarongo at seven sharp and it was my plan to get up to Onguma Game Lodge just outside Etosha National Park by lunchtime , set up camp ,...
Burnt Orange followed by liquorice and lime .
The last couple of days in Swakopmund were a real treat. Her farewell to me a glorious sunset and my toast to her a glass of robust red to take the chill out of the sea breeze. All the while I watched the last rays of light jump off the edge of the world. ...
TLC and some statistics
Busy day all in all. I rose to the sun moving in on town, had a great breakfast and then it all started. First, off to the local motorbike shop to try and get a mirror, sort out some fresh oil and do the air- filter. Unfortunately they could not help me with...