After the dusty loneliness of the Rift Valley and the great national parks Amboseli and Tsavo, we need some rest: e.g. palm trees, turquoise…
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Southern Kenya – lonely Rift Valley, Maasai country and great national parks
After we once again had a simple border crossing from Uganda to Kenya near Busia and head for a campground in the first larger…
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…
In the footsteps of Dian Fossey: Our visit to the mountain gorillas
A long-desired dream comes true. Oliver received the Gorilla Tracking as a Christmas present the year before last. It was clear to both of…
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…
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…
Adventure Angola: through the Baobab country up to the Congo River
W/R to Angola, we are really curious: after decades of civil war, the battered but resource-rich country was slowly reviving before the significant decline…