Victoria Falls is a waterfall in southern Africa on the Zambezi River at the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe.
David Livingstone, the Scottish missionary and explorer, is believed to have been the first European to view Victoria Falls on 16 November 1855 from what is now known as Livingstone Island, one of two land masses in the middle of the river, immediately upstream from the falls on the Zambian side. Livingstone named his discovery in honour of Queen Victoria, but the indigenous name, Mosi-oa-Tunya — "the smoke that thunders" — continues in common usage as well. The nearby national park in Zambia, for example, is named Mosi-oa-Tunya, whereas the national park and town on the Zimbabwean shore are both named Victoria Falls. The World Heritage List officially recognizes both names.
The Chobe National Park is located in Botswana’s north eastern district, with the Chobe River forming the Park’s northern border.It is flanked in the south west by the Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve, and by the Chobe forest reserves which run parallel to the Zimbabwe border in the east. From its north-east entry gate, it’s less than 100km to Victoria Falls. The ideal location for any visitor interested in a combination of the natural wonder of the Victoria Falls and magnificent wildlife sightings in Chobe National Park is the town called Kasane.
Planet Baobab isn’t a new planet in our solar system – it must be one of the most original places you can stay at if you are visiting the Makgadikgadi Pans. This series of pans are the remains of what used to be a huge ancient inland ocean. The fun lodge that is Planet Baobab is situated on the Ntwetwe Pan’s edge, on the Maun–Francistown road near Gweta Town, in Botswana.
The accommodation at Planet Baobab is truly original, reflecting the traditional building methods of the original inhabitants of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans in Botswana. You can choose between a traditional Bakalanga hut, built from mud, and a traditional grass hut, made in the way the Bushmen used to. Because both these types of huts at Planet Baobab are made from natural materials indigenous to the Makgadikgadi area in Botswana, they are perfectly temperature-controlled without the need for airconditioners.
The Okavango Delta (or Okavango Grassland) in Botswana is a very large inland delta formed where the Okavango River reaches a tectonic trough in the central part of the endorheic basin of the Kalahari. All the water reaching the Delta is ultimately evaporated and transpired, and does not flow into any sea or ocean. Each year approximately 11 cubic kilometres of water spreads over the 6,000-15,000 km² area. Some flood-waters drain into Lake Ngami. The Moremi Game Reserve, a National Park, is on the eastern side of the Delta. This statistical significance helped the Okavango Delta secure a position as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa, which were officially declared on February 11, 2013 in Arusha, Tanzania.
The area was once part of Lake Makgadikgadi, an ancient lake that mostly dried up by the early Holocene. Although the Okavango Delta is widely believed to be the world's largest inland delta, it is not. In Africa alone there are two larger similar geological features: the Sudd on the Nile in South Sudan, and the Inner Niger Delta in Mali.
Stumble across an oasis in a land of contrast, a retreat of wholesome, Namibian and German food.
A sanctuary of endless relics, they are the storytellers of Joe and his countless travels. A place where you can pull up a chair and relish in good, old-fashion hospitality. Where the portions are generous, the beer is icecold and good conversations is abundant.
The crackling fire along with a bottle of one of our wines will make your night a cosy one. Give into African time. Take a seat at the bar, the night is still young....
Etosha National Park is unique in Africa. The park’s main characteristic is a salt pan so large it can be seen from space. Yet there is abundant wildlife that congregates around the waterholes, giving you almost guaranteed game sightings. At the same time Etosha National Park is one of the most accessible game reserves in Namibia and Southern Africa.
The park is malaria free, accessible in a regular sedan car and the rest camps provide a range of accommodation as well as restaurants, viewing decks, shops and petrol stations. Luxurious camps in Etosha’s remote areas have now added top end accommodation to the park’s offerings.
Greater Spitzkoppe, also called Namibia’s Matterhorn, is a hikers’ and rock-climbers’ paradise. At the foot of the impressive, sprawling granite formation well maintained camping sites have been established with loving care.
This unique and spectacular Namibian landmark holds the promise of unforgettable memories for you. At Spitzkoppe Campsite you can literally rub shoulders with the amazing Inselberg, its rock art, flora and fauna.
Swakopmund Brauhaus with it's warm, inviting and relaxed atmosphere is your home away from home. Located in the heart of the coastal town of Swakopmund, the Swakopmund Brauhaus offers a menu guaranteed to satisfy even the most delicate of taste buds. Decorated in typical Bavarian style, with memorabilia and flags from all over the world, you might forget, for a moment, that you are located in the middle of one of the world's most renowned deserts, the Namib. But then Swakopmund boasts a rich history of German colonial occupation and the Swakopmund Brauhaus fits the picture. German is widely spoken and many different varieties of German and local beers are tapped as fresh draught beer or sold by the bottle. The atmosphere is festive and friendly with a good mix of locals and tourists from all over the world. You have not experienced Swakopmund's hospitality without having visited the Swakopmund Brauhaus!
Table Mountain National Park is a must-visit for anyone in Cape Town, local or international. From open access hikes and beautiful forest walks to pristine picnic and day-visit spots to secluded picturesque accommodation facilities throughout the park, there is plenty to do, see and experience.
Conservation fees are payable at only three access-controlled sections of the park, Cape of Good Hope, Boulders Penguin Colony and Silvermine.
Sandwiched between two deserts - the Namib in the west and the Kalahari in the east - Namibia's arid southern region offers breathtaking landscapes.
The Namib-Naukluft Park is Namibia's most versatile conservation area and one of the country's major tourist destinations. The vast wilderness of almost 50 000 square km contains key features such as Sossusvlei, Sesriem, the Welwitschia Trail, Sandwich Harbour, the Naukluft Mountains and the Kuiseb Canyon. This vast tract of land covering an area the size of Germany, consists of dunes (some of which at Sossusvlei are amongst the highest in the world), gravel plains and rugged mountainous areas.