It was so great to see the village we were staying in. We met the mayor, who welcomed us with their customary handshake, and showed us the town hall, where they discuss matters of the community. Although it is not Continue Reading
We organised a trip to Chobe National Park – a game reserve that is 11,700 km², and packed full of incredible sights. As the animals were more used to game drivers and people, they came very close to us, and Continue Reading
Each drive here in Botswana felt like a whole new experience. We love to sleep, but every day felt so exciting to get up, grab a coffee and jump on the truck for a new wild adventure at 6am! Pandamatenga, the area Continue Reading
Promised to be the most eco lodge in Botswana, we were excited to be ending out trip here. The Wildtrack Eco Lodge. Ran by managers Brandon and Andrew, and a whole host of staff at the lodge who all came to welcome Continue Reading
As all the waterways here were ever changing, it was a real treat for us to come in October. The water was still flowing, but not too deep yet allowing the smaller islands to pop up, where usually they would be Continue Reading
Definitely the most surreal place we have ever stayed. A thatched and wooden house, in a tree. Supported by a termite nest. It sounds very unglamorous, but this was in fact an amazing resort. Luxury mixed with Continue Reading
The Okavango Delta. We had been told about this place by most people we had met so far in Botswana. How it differs from the dry Deception Valley & Kalahari. In June 2014, the Okavango Delta became the 1000th Continue Reading
We were invited by Knowledge to see the traditional ‘bushmen’ and how they survived, and still survive here in some areas, in the Kalahari. We ventured out in our vehicle to a remote part of the bush, and two of his Continue Reading
After many long (and very short) plane rides to get here, our first visit was to Deception Valley. Lying just above the central kalahari game reserve, we were staying in Deception Valley Lodge – the most Continue Reading
The day after ironman seemed unreal. He did it. I still feels so amazing to say! Michiel was feeling great considering his body had been through so much, and after a long sleep and some stretching, it was like Continue Reading
