Quadruped and biped
The Serengeti is home of an enormous amount of wildlife. In many places we were lucky to observe them in nearly contemplative situations. Being so close to the wild animals is still a wonderful experience [...]
A balloon ride over the Serengeti
A dream came true, we saw the awakening of the Serengeti from a balloon. The enormous herds, especially wildebeest, become only obvious from high above. The proximity to the animals at low altitude is fascinating. [...]
Charity project
In Malawi we had the opportunity to visit one of the countless aid projects. The human commitment of the volunteers is impressive and very exemplary. A bit pushed us is that a private aid project [...]
On the streets of Malawi
Also on the streets of Malawi we experienced quite a bit. We were able to free a bus out of an invidious position with our winch and some days later we had to wait eight [...]
Globi in the pottery
In the south of Malawi, we visit a pottery and learn how the production is going on. However, when we want to leave again a few days later, we are only moving downwards and no [...]
Ride with Ernstli to Livingstonia
If off-road driving means narrow, steep and muddy, there is only one vehicle type that is convincing: a quad bike like our Ernstli. The road from Lake Malawi to Livingstonia was such a situation. Ernstli [...]
Lake Malawi
Not all Hippos of the Liwonde Nationalpark liked us. Being in a little canoe, this act of aggression can be very impressive. We spent many days at the lake of Malawi. One day we therefore [...]
Across the country
The Swiss driving test does not really help a lot on the streets of Zambia. The African driving style is quite different to ours, demonstrated in Lusaka. Quite the same is true for the street [...]
Muddy tracks
Rocks and sand are great off-road undergrounds, but flooded roads can command our respect. When the slippery tracks get really muddy and become deep morass the power and technical advantages of Globi can take effect. [...]
Waterfalls in Zambia
Zambia is the water basin of Africa, at least the southern part of Africa. That becomes very obvious during the rainy season. The many rivers are building some quite impressiv waterfalls in the bush. Sometimes [...]