We got invited by Ol Jogi Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya to stay for two nights. Now imagine having a whole game reserve to yourself for a few days… Well, that’s exactly whatRead More…
11Nov/18
23Oct/18
Time to Fly! (Kenya #4)
As if Borana Conservancy couldn’t get better, we got treated to an unbelievable flight over the conservancy… and what a view! We hopped in Michael’s 4-seater plane. He opened the garage door,Read More…
19Oct/18
Hanging out with Rhinos (Kenya #3)
Rise and shine! The sleepy sun still has to wake and so do we. But when our lazy selves realised why we’re up so early – we practically jumped out of bed!Read More…
14Oct/18
Cycling Past Lions (Kenya #2)
We cycled into Borana Conservacy, where predators such as lions call home. The rolling hills set the scene, zebras and impala grazed and as we cycled, waterbuck galloped high into the air.Read More…
10Oct/18
Camping with Elephants (Kenya #1)
It’s Northern Kenya. The rains have come. The desert has turned from brown to green. Samburu herdsman and too many cattle for this drought-stricken region line parts of the road.
04Oct/18
Last days in Zombieland (Ethiopia #4)
After being stuck in Bahir Bahr from the protests and blocked roads, we could finally get out of the city and we bussed it to Addis Ababa. From there we took anotherRead More…
02Oct/18
Tim & Kim’s Village on Lake Tana (Ethiopia #3)
It was out on the lake, gliding smoothly on the silvery turquoise surface when we thought, yes – we can do this! We had borrowed local papyrus boats for the day. TheyRead More…
27Sep/18
Rock Throwing Kids of Ethiopia (Ethiopia #2)
Rock throwing in Ethiopia… the kids in Ethiopia… where are we and how far away is Earth? Until we had come here, I never thought it I would entertain the idea ofRead More…
09Sep/18
First Days Cycling in Ethiopia (Ethiopia #1)
Travelling Ethiopia can be difficult. But cycling in Ethiopia has a really bad reputation. We crossed the border and the first thing that greeted us was beer – everywhere.
05Aug/18
Kassala – the Yosemite of Africa (Sudan #11)
There I was, perched on one of the sloping rocks of Kassala, with my legs dangling down when I noticed a sound. It was a massive bird flying and swooping over me.