One place I've heard lots about and always wanted to visit is Namibia. A classmate in uni once did a project on the country and the scenery, wildlife etc all looked amazing. Well........it didn't disappoint! Our first stop is Windhoek, the capital. It's a cool city actually - plenty to see and it's still full of German architecture and influence. Christuskirche, Tintenpalast and its gardens are the main highlights. We only have two days to spend here but I think...

Next stop Botswana.....all I knew before the trip was that Botswana produced lots of diamonds but have since learned that there's a lot more to it! We take a ferry to cross the border from Zambia to Botswana and it's blistering hot - better get used to it as it's likely to only get worse as we head towards Namibia! The border crossing is apparently one of the world's worst for cargo - there are literally miles and miles of trucks along the road waiting to c...

On to Southern Africa.... I arrive in Lusaka by plane - had considered overlanding but it would take a week to get to Zambia from Rwanda via boat and bus. Considering the boat which brings you through Lake Tanganyika leaves every second Wednesday (and that's not even guaranteed) I decide that spending money on the flight is the best way to go! Leave Lusaka almost as soon as I arrive - apparently there isn't much to see here. I've booked an overlanding trip with...

We finally arrive in Kigali after a sweaty Westlife-tune-filled bus journey. Pretty wrecked by the time we arrive and it turns out our attempts to book a nice place to stay for our last few days in East Africa have failed miserably. We arrive at 5am and end up traipsing around Kigali with a very nervous taxi driver trying to find accommodation. Check in at Hotel Gorillas and as with most places here, it's completely overpriced but we need the shower, the rest and...

After leaving Moshi, Tanzania (after Kili) myself and Dee decide to head to Nairobi for a night to meet with Chipo and to collect the bank cards and other bits my family have sent over post-Nairobbery. In typical Kenyan style, customs can't release the parcel unless I pay nearly 100 EUR. If I don't pay this it will take about 3-5 days and this will require my passport which of course I will need for Uganda....catch-22, eh? With no choice I reluctantly pay up and ...