After we once again had a simple border crossing from Uganda to Kenya near Busia and head for a campground in the first larger…
Author: Oliver Gorny
Uganda – more than just gorillas
Without a doubt, our visit to the mountain gorillas (see link) was not only an absolute highlight in Uganda but also one of our…
Tanzanian highlights: Usambara Mountains, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti
Before we leave the humid coastal region, we make a detour to the port city of Tanga, not far from the Kenyan border. I…
Expedition to Mount Meru
I have been looking forward to climbing one of the East African mountains for a long time. The choice for Mt. Meru and against…
Zanzibar – a dream island with rich and colorful history
Zanzibar is without a doubt the cultural highlight of East Africa: The clash of different cultures (Arabs, Indians, Africans), spice plantations, dreamy beaches etc.…
Through southern Tanzania to the Indian Ocean
Our third border crossing, the one from Malawi to Tanzania, is also an easy one. Immediately we are greeted at the border with the…
Malawi “The warm heart of Africa”
This slogan fits this relatively small but densely populated country extremely well: just as many inhabitants as Zambia, but only 1/6 of the area.…
Northern Zambia: 100,000 km on our world trip and more great waterfalls and animal viewing
After we did some big shopping in the capital Lusaka and met various very nice overlanders, we headed for the lonely and infrastructurally poorly…
South Zambia: rivers, lakes and waterfalls
After we have entered Zambia in record time and without any problems, we first head north-west along the Zambesis to the Sioma waterfalls. Here…