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LESOTHO: Curiosities
Lesotho is also known as "the kingdom of the sky". Do you know why? Lesotho is a paradise. It is a mountainous country that is located more than 1,000 meters high. In fact, it is the country that has the lowest level at the highest altitude in the world. Its location among the rugged mountains of the Drakensberg, in the interior of South Africa, makes it an ideal destination for those who love nature and hiking. The country is divided into two parts: the Highlands (if you want to read our route through this area, you can click here) and the Lowlands. In Lesotho, you can find one of the seven official ski resorts that exist in Africa. In Lesotho you can also enjoy a beer in the highest pub on the African continent, located at the Sani Pass (if you want to see our experience crossing this mountain pass, you can click here). In Lesotho, you'll also enjoy two national parks where their...
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LESOTHO: Curiosities
Lesotho is also known as "the kingdom of the sky". Do you know why? Lesotho is a paradise. It is a mountainous country that is located more than 1,000 meters high. In fact, it is the country that has the lowest level at the highest altitude in the world. Its...
LESOTHO: Practical information and its essentials
Capital: Maseru Area: 30.355 km2 Inhabitants: 2.125.268 inhabitants (2019) Population density: 70,01 inhabitants per km2. Languages: The official languages of the country are Sesotho and English. In fact, Lesotho is one of the few African countries where only...
LESOTHO: The Mokhotlong region and our two-day horseback ride through the Lesotho Highlands
Mokhotlong is a city and district at the same time, in the northeastern part of the country. It's the first major city with an airport that you'll find if you pass through the Sani Pass, an all-terrain vehicle-only mountain pass that challenges all road and 4WD...
LESOTHO: Malealea, the Makhomalong valley and the gates of paradise
In the west of the country, there is a small paradise surrounded by mountains: the Makhomalong valley. This green valley surrounded by the Maloti Mountains is well sheltered from the neighboring and bustling Maseru, some 80 km away. Here the sound of horns, the...
LESOTHO: From the Highlands to the Lowlands of Lesotho: a route through the north of the country
One of the most beautiful routes in the country in terms of landscape, is the Northern route that follows the country's A1 road. This route passes through some of the highest points in the country, known as the Highlands, and then descends into the lowlands known...
LESOTHO: Semonkong and Maletsunyane Falls
Semonkong, or place of smoke, is a village located in the south-west of the country, in the Maseru region. The name "place of smoke" is due to the nearby Maletsunyane Falls which are the highest single jump falls in southern Africa at 192 meters and which create a...
LESOTHO: Thaba Bosiu, the most important mountain of the country
Thaba Bosiu is one of the most special places to visit during your Lesotho tour. It is considered the birthplace of the Basotho nation, and the country's major historical events have taken place there, and you can also find the country's major kings buried there....
LESOTHO: Sani Pass
One of the most iconic ways to enter or leave Lesotho is through the Sani Pass. The Sani Pass is a mountain pass suitable only for off-road vehicles that is a challenge for all those who love road routes and that connects South Africa with the Kingdom of Lesotho....
LESOTHO: Katse Dam
The Katse Dam is an engineering spectacle, a human attempt to control the water, which in this area, is plentiful. By visiting this architectural spectacle you can understand, without much knowledge, how colossal this work is and the advantages and disadvantages...
LESOTHO: Ts’ehlanyane NP
Ts’ehlanyane National Park is the largest national park in Lesotho. In fact, it is one of the two national parks that we find in the country, along with the more inaccessible Sehlabathebe, which is located south of the Sani Pass. The Ts'ehlanyane is part of the...
LESOTHO: Ha Kome caves
The Ha Kome Caves are one of the most curious places you can visit in Lesotho and have been classified as a World Heritage Site. These caves consist of five cave houses made of mud built inside a large cavern. Kome Caves are also known as Komaisa Caves or "the...
MALAWI: Curiosities
Malawi and its people are known as the "warm heart of Africa". Do you know why? Malawi is known internationally as "the warm heart of Africa". The reason? His people. When you travel this country, you will be surprised by the kindness and hospitality of its...
MALAWI: Practical information and its essentials
Capital: Lilongwe Area: 118.484 km2 Inhabitants: 18.628.747 inhabitants (2019) Population density: 157,23 inhabitants per km2. Languages: The official language of Malawi is English, as this country was a British colony. Chichewa is the principal language...
MALAWI: Likoma Island
Likoma Island is one of the places we liked the most during our trip to Malawi. It is a small island located in the center of Lake Malawi, very few kilometers from the Mozambican coast of the lake. In fact, together with the island of Chizumulu, these two small...
MALAWI: Cape Maclear and Monkey Bay, the lake Malawi
Cape Maclear (also known as Chembe) and Monkey Bay are two villages located south of Lake Malawi. They are one of the most popular destinations on Lake Malawi, because there is the national park and a very authentic African and local atmosphere. Located a...
MALAWI: Liwonde NP
Liwonde NP is one of the few national parks in Malawi where you will find wild animals. With an area of 550 square kilometers, it is a relatively small reserve located 6 kilometers from the town of Liwonde and about 160 kilometers from Blantyre, the country's...
MALAWI: Livingstonia
Livingstonia is a village located in the north of Malawi and which was one of the most important settlements in the history of the country, where lived the Scottish Anglican missionaries who sought refuge in the late 19th century from the malaria they suffered in...
MALAWI: Zomba
In the south of Malawi, between Blantyre and Liwonde, we find the city of Zomba. This was the capital of Nyasalandia, the former British colony, and also of Malawi during its first ten years of independence (from 1964 to 1974). Later, the capital moved to Lilongwe,...
MALAWI: Mount Mulanje
The Mulanje area is where we find the highest peaks in Malawi. Located between Blantyre and Zomba, and very close to the border with Mozambique, we find this massif that majestically imposes itself in the south of the country. A rural area, which stands out for its...
ANGOLA: Curiosities
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ANGOLA: Lubango
Lubango, the second largest city in the country after Luanda, is located in the middle of mountains over 1.700m high of altitude. It is a beautiful city nestled in a beautiful green scenery. After Portuguese settlers from Madeira formed this settlement, it was...
ANGOLA: The story of a country that suffered a long civil war
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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...
ANGOLA: Practical information and its essentials
Capital: Luanda Area: 1.247.000 km2 Inabitants: 32.870.000 inhabitants (2020) Population density: 26,36 inhabitants per km2. Languages: The official language of Angola is Portuguese. However, being a country of such vast expanse of land, we find up to 40...
ANGOLA: The southern tribes of Angola
Angola is a country with unthinkable anthropological richness: there are about 100 ethnic groups living in the country. Of these, different tribes coexist in southern Angola, each with its ancestral traditions and particular characteristics that make the area a...
ANGOLA: The region of Malanje: Calandula Falls and Pungo Andongo
The region of Malanje is located in north-central Angola, bordering DRC Congo and Uige in the north; the provinces of Kwanza to the west; the provinces of Lunda to the east and Bié to the south. The capital of this province is the city of Malanje, located about 380...
ANGOLA: The coast of Angola (Tômbua, Namibe, Praia do Soba and Piambo, Benguela and Lobito, Sumbe, Cabo Ledo, Barra do Kwanza and Miradouro da Lua, Luanda, Praia do Sarico and Barra do Dande)
The coast of Angola is one of the most beautiful coasts on the African continent. It is a steep coast full of spectacular virgin beaches, where you will find many cliffs, natural pools formed by the tides and fantastic sunsets in stunning scenery. With more than...
NAMIBIA: The Kaokoland region, in the north of Namibia
Namibia is one of the most special countries in Africa, especially in terms of its landscape. It is notable for its large area, dominated by the Namib Desert and the Atlantic coast, and rocky plateaus and gravel roads with almost zero population density. The north...
NAMIBIA: The Fish River Canyon
Fish River Canyon is one of the most beautiful stops if you visit Namibia. In fact, it is the second most visited tourist attraction in the country. However, to get there you will need to invest time as the canyon is located in the southern part of the country, in...
NAMIBIA: Lüderitz and Kolmanskoop
Lüderitz is a coastal city that was created from the diamond fever that took place in the late 19th century. This town is located in the south of the Namib Desert, and to get there you will have to cross different dunes on both sides of an asphalt road. On windy...