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TOGO: Curiosities

TOGO: Curiosities

In the Lomé market you will find saleswomen known as Mama Benz. Do you know why? Lomé (if you want to know more, click here), the capital of Togo, has one of the largest markets in West Africa. The Grand Marché is characterized by being located right next to its...

TOGO: Kara and northern Togo

TOGO: Kara and northern Togo

Kara is one of the most important cities in Togo. In fact, we could say that it is the most important city in the central and northern part of the country. With a population of around 100,000, it is a city where mostly people of Kabyé origin live. This is one of...

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ANGOLA: Driving tips

ANGOLA: Driving tips

Here are some tips that may be helpful for you if you want to travel to Angola by car: - In Angola you drive on the right, as in most European countries. The cars in the opposite lane will come to your left. This fact must be taken into account if you are coming...

SOUTH AFRICA: Driving Tips

SOUTH AFRICA: Driving Tips

Here are some tips that may be helpful for you to travel to South Africa by car: In South Africa, drive on the left, as in England. At first, you feel weird thinking you're doing it wrong all the time, but you get used to it. You will also need an international...

ESWATINI: Driving Tips

ESWATINI: Driving Tips

Here are some tips that may be helpful for you to travel to Eswatini by car: In Eswatini, drive on the left, as in England. At first, you feel weird thinking you're doing it wrong all the time, but you get used to it. You will also need an international driver's...

ZIMBABWE: Driving Tips

ZIMBABWE: Driving Tips

Here are some tips that may be helpful for you to travel to Zimbabwe by car: In Zimbabwe, drive on the left, as in England. At first, you feel weird thinking you're doing it wrong all the time, but you get used to it. You will also need an international driver's...

ZAMBIA: Driving Tips

ZAMBIA: Driving Tips

Here are some tips that may be helpful for you to travel to Zambia by car: In Zambia, drive on the left, as in England. At first, you feel weird thinking you're doing it wrong all the time, but you get used to it. You will also need an international driver's...

USEFUL INFORMATION: Visas

USEFUL INFORMATION: Visas

One of the most important issues to consider when traveling to Africa are the visas you need to enter to the different countries on the continent. Every country has its own policy, and if you travel by road as we do, it is important to take all the details into...

NAMIBIA: Rent a car

NAMIBIA: Rent a car

Namibia is a country with a very low population density. As is the case in most African countries, we do not find a sufficiently developed public transport network to be able to travel around the country by bus, train… Therefore, one of the best recommendations we...

NAMIBIA: Driving Tips

NAMIBIA: Driving Tips

Here are some tips that may be helpful for you to travel to Namibia by car: In Namibia, drive on the left, as in England. At first, you feel weird thinking you're doing it wrong all the time, but you get used to it. You will also need an international driver's...

BOTSWANA: Driving Tips

BOTSWANA: Driving Tips

Driving through Botswana is totally a challenge. We are facing one of the most depopulated countries in Africa with sandy roads and national parks full of animals that we will cross alone with our 4x4. Here are some tips that may be helpful if you are traveling by...

BENIN: How to organize a travel around the country?

Benin is a country located on the coast of Guinea that has around 12 million inhabitants. It is an elongated country with an area of 114,763 km2. A former French colony, today this small country stands out for its great cultural diversity and for having voodoo as...

ANGOLA: Driving tips

Here are some tips that may be helpful for you if you want to travel to Angola by car: - In Angola you drive on the right, as in most European countries. The cars in the opposite lane will come to your left. This fact must be taken into account if you are coming...

SOUTH AFRICA: Driving Tips

Here are some tips that may be helpful for you to travel to South Africa by car: In South Africa, drive on the left, as in England. At first, you feel weird thinking you're doing it wrong all the time, but you get used to it. You will also need an international...

ESWATINI: Driving Tips

Here are some tips that may be helpful for you to travel to Eswatini by car: In Eswatini, drive on the left, as in England. At first, you feel weird thinking you're doing it wrong all the time, but you get used to it. You will also need an international driver's...

ZIMBABWE: Driving Tips

Here are some tips that may be helpful for you to travel to Zimbabwe by car: In Zimbabwe, drive on the left, as in England. At first, you feel weird thinking you're doing it wrong all the time, but you get used to it. You will also need an international driver's...

ZAMBIA: Driving Tips

Here are some tips that may be helpful for you to travel to Zambia by car: In Zambia, drive on the left, as in England. At first, you feel weird thinking you're doing it wrong all the time, but you get used to it. You will also need an international driver's...

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Hello to everybody! We are Esteve and Laia, creators of this website and the protagonists of this route through Africa that is now just beginning. We encourage you to follow us on this great journey through a totally unknown continent aboard a Toyota Land Cruiser. Do you want to come with us?