Sri Lanka, often referred to as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean,” captivates travelers with its unparalleled beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned adventurer, this island nation offers something for everyone. From serene beaches and lush tea plantations to ancient ruins and colorful festivals, discover the magic [...]
How many of these iconic African parks have you been too? Reach out to us and get started on booking your next wildlife adventure in Africa today! 1. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania Why it’s iconic: Known for the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes traverse its plains. It’s also home to the [...]
Have you ever considered a mobile camping safari? If not read on and see what this may be the perfect safari you, your family and friends. Deciding between a mobile safari and a regular lodge-based safari can be tough, especially with so many options. Both offer unique ways to experience Africa’s landscapes and wildlife, but [...]
Crossing into Botswana at Kazangula was a very appropriate place to go through our last border crossing as it demarks the rough quadripoint of three of the four countries we were exploring on this expedition – Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana (sadly we had to skip out on Zimbabwe this time as we had extended [...]
Our introduction to Zambia started with the usual border crossing bureaucracy! To be fair, it was nothing we were not expecting. However after 2 hours and being the only humans there other than the multitude of officials, my patience was slowly waning, along with the daylight hours left to make our way to Sioma. A [...]
After a little over a week spent in Etosha National Park, we both knew it was time to head north to unchartered territory for us both and to what can only be described as literal greener pastures. The last time I was this far north in Namibia, the Caprivi Strip, as it was known then, was a [...]
Satori Africa, in conjunction with Semunyeni Overland Tours, is a hosting an overlanding tour with a difference! Offering you Botswana's exclusive experiences and destinations at the best value, join us as we introduce you to the annual Magnificent Zebra Migration. What you need to know about the migration? Botswana’s zebra migration is an almost unknown, [...]
We had been given sage advice not to drive too far on our first day of the journey after all the build-up, excitement and moments of minor panic, such as my illogical fear of running out of tea bags! However, with Namibia giving an update on travel restrictions a day two before departure we [...]
Where does one even start when planning a dream expedition? When one has to take in nostalgic factors like revisiting places you last went to with your family over 25 years ago; playing the Namibia winter vs summer game and a travel companion terrified of a chill factor below 18’C (she is from Malawi [...]
As a child I was blessed to explore large areas of Southern Africa. Driving countless miles with my parents, sister and occasionally a collection of country cousins, taught me a lot about roadtripping and future overlanding expeditions from an early age. Most notable is no matter the age, always have padkos on hand (Afrikaans for [...]
