Three months during which we could be found anywhere between Cairo and Cape Town. Our trip on public transport took us down the length of a continent. You can find all the stories from the trip, here.
We set off with one-way tickets to Cairo. We didn’t have an itinerary – just the idea that we’d head south and try to make it to Cape Town. And we did. Here are some of the highlights from a trip down the length of a continent.
Vineyards, safaris and road tripping. When we finally came rattling in from Mozambique to South Africa on an old minibus, it felt like an entirely different trip.
Mozambique. Divine scenery, a relaxed and easygoing atmosphere. Long, serene beaches that are as yet mostly undeveloped and unspoilt.
Masvingo, Zimbabwe. Not much of a town in and of itself, but home to the ancient Great Stone Houses that gave Zimbabwe its name.
There is a bridge over the Zambezi river that connects Zambia and Zimbabwe. You can visit the amazing Victoria Falls on either country’s side, or both.
Ethiopia is a big country. The roads are bad; distances are long. It’s an understatement to say that public transport here is not for the faint of heart.
This Is Africa (or Ethiopia, anyway). Trekking and camping in Simien National Park; Lalibela’s rock-hewn churches; stunning nature and busy Addis Ababa.
Crossing the border on foot from Gallabat to Metama, Sudan to Ethiopia. But first: Khartoum’s Omdurman souk, whirling dervishes, and one last cup of tea.
Ever wonder what travelling in Sudan is like? How about off-the-beaten-path sights, lots of tea, and some of the friendliest and most hospitable people you’ve ever met. Just for starters.
We arrived in Abri, Sudan, by bus from the border-town Wadi Halfa. No hotel? No worries! We didn’t have any plans, so we just asked for Magzoub.
We set off with one-way tickets to Cairo. We didn’t have an itinerary – just the idea that we’d head south and try to make it to Cape Town. And we did. Here are some of the highlights from a trip down the length of a continent.
Vineyards, safaris and road tripping. When we finally came rattling in from Mozambique to South Africa on an old minibus, it felt like an entirely different trip.
Mozambique. Divine scenery, a relaxed and easygoing atmosphere. Long, serene beaches that are as yet mostly undeveloped and unspoilt.
Masvingo, Zimbabwe. Not much of a town in and of itself, but home to the ancient Great Stone Houses that gave Zimbabwe its name.
There is a bridge over the Zambezi river that connects Zambia and Zimbabwe. You can visit the amazing Victoria Falls on either country’s side, or both.
Ethiopia is a big country. The roads are bad; distances are long. It’s an understatement to say that public transport here is not for the faint of heart.
This Is Africa (or Ethiopia, anyway). Trekking and camping in Simien National Park; Lalibela’s rock-hewn churches; stunning nature and busy Addis Ababa.
Crossing the border on foot from Gallabat to Metama, Sudan to Ethiopia. But first: Khartoum’s Omdurman souk, whirling dervishes, and one last cup of tea.
Ever wonder what travelling in Sudan is like? How about off-the-beaten-path sights, lots of tea, and some of the friendliest and most hospitable people you’ve ever met. Just for starters.
We arrived in Abri, Sudan, by bus from the border-town Wadi Halfa. No hotel? No worries! We didn’t have any plans, so we just asked for Magzoub.