Big cats very close
Compared to the previous trips, we got to know a completely different Namibia this time. Spitzkoppe, Waterberg and the quiver trees are fascinating. We were able to observe animals in small parks and on [...]
Gravelroads like rollercoasters
During our third Namibia trip, this time through the East, we discovered a completely new Namibia. Mainly Farmerland with appropriate infrastructure. On our overview map we have entered with waypoints all detailed information about the [...]
Information about Angola
As at January 18 Food In the larger towns there are shopping malls with a range of European goods. In contrast to the surrounding countries, the goods are mostly from Portugal and therefore more [...]
Gloria and Renato from Ticino
17.12.17 in Tundavala, Angola On the road with Nimbus, a MAN TGS 18.360 with a cabin from action mobile Gloria and Renato have been traveling with their Nimbus since 2014. It was always clear [...]
Ruth and Walter from Nidwalden
16.12.17 in Tundavala, Angola Travelling with Suri 2, a Toyota Landcruiser HZJ 79 with a cabin from Alpha-cab Ruth and Walter have been traveling with their Suri 2 since 2009. After selling their bakery [...]
Angola: beautiful people, beautiful landscapes, wild camps
13.12.17 – 9.1.18 Encounters From Virei we wanted to go to Caraculo. The earth track is outlined on all our paper and electronic maps and even signposted on-site with new signposts. Nevertheless, the trail ends [...]
Landscapes to dream off
In Angola we saw impressive landscapes and met very likeable people. The desert in the southwest towards Namibia was full of shapes the wind has blown into the sandstone and the coast south of Luanda [...]
Infrastructure is being rebuilt
The main roads we were driving were in very poor condition and are being re-built by Chinese construction companies; sometimes over 100km at the same time. The "bypasses" are not prepared and totally destroyed by [...]
Caprivi Strip
3. – 12.12.17 I was really looking forward to riding the Caprivi Strip again after more than 30 years, but it was a disappointment. The road is paved now throughout and the landscape felt rather [...]
Best dirt road
Along the Okavango, the earth road D3402 runs parallel to the tarred B8. The D3402 is much nicer and close to the river in the best quality along many villages.