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While planning my to Africa, I had a tough decision to make. Did I want to travel independently or join an overland tour? If you’re reading this, you’re probably facing the same dilemma. Many travelers choose to travel in an overland group tour when visiting Africa for the first time. Usually either because of fears …

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Remotely located in the Namib-Naukluft National Park in the Namib Desert, Sossusvlei is known for its spectacular orange sand dunes and ancient clay pans. Looking out over the dunes, you feel like you’re on another planet. In this guide, I explain, step-by-step, how to visit Sossusvlei independently and on a budget. I’ll also outline all …

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In this guide I will explain, step-by-step, how to travel from Kigali, Rwanda to Arusha or Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by bus. The journey is pretty straightforward though it is long and exhausting. This service just recently started operating. Before, the only way to travel between Rwanda and Tanzania would be a series of buses …

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This guide explains, step-by-step, how to travel from Victoria Falls to Bulawayo or Harare by train. This overnight ride is comfortable and easy to make. I highly recommend it if you have the opportunity. If you are traveling between Victoria Falls and Harare, you will have to stop in Bulawayo to change trains. There is …

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Traveling between Windhoek, Namibia and Cape Town, South Africa by bus is pretty straightforward. One bus takes you all the way. No transfers are required. This journey is easy and stress-free, but long. This guide outlines the trip step-by-step. I talk about ticket pricing, station locations, the border crossing procedure when entering South Africa, luggage, …

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My phone was pickpocketed when I was riding a minibus back to Arusha after going on Safari in the Serengeti. It all happened pretty quick. There were at least three guys involved and I’m not sure exactly who took my phone but I have a pretty good idea of how they did it. I have …

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