Malawi is not in everyone's plan when thinking about visiting Southern Africa. One reason that scares tourist away is the 75 USD you have to pay for the visa. Still a bit indecisive, we paid for entering the country and ended up having a great time. Here are some reasons why you should consider visiting Malawi: 1. Undeveloped tourism Whereas in other countries in Southern Africa everything is very developed and easy for tourists to move … [Read more...] about Reasons to visit Malawi
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The South Luangwa National Park on a budget
After we spotted 80% of the big five during our trips to the Etosha and Chobe National Park we were only missing leopards. Amongst the best places to see these big cats is the South Luangwa National Park. The prices for safaris and lodges in the area are exorbitant but we found a way that was acceptable for our budget. Where to stay? We found the Marula Lodge on the internet and from the communication via email we had right away a great … [Read more...] about The South Luangwa National Park on a budget
How to travel from Livingstone to the South Luangwa National Park
After the Victoria Falls, we planned to go straight to Malawi because after the initial research the South Luangwa National Park was too expensive for budget backpackers. But we found the packages of the Marula Lodge and decided to go. Here is how we got from Livingstone to the national park. Bus from Livingstone to Lusaka Since you almost cross the whole country there is no possibility to complete the journey in one day. The first leg is a … [Read more...] about How to travel from Livingstone to the South Luangwa National Park
How to get from Kasane to Livingstone
If you travel North from Botswana towards the Victoria Falls you probably have to get from Kasane to Livingstone. This is of course if you decide to base yourself in Zambia and not on the Zimbabwean side of the Falls. A lot of lodges charge about 700 BWP ($74 USD) for the transport, but there is a much cheaper option. Taxi from Kasane to the immigration in Botswana This is the easiest step on the way to your next country. You just walk to … [Read more...] about How to get from Kasane to Livingstone
The Victoria Falls on a budget
The Victoria Falls are one of the biggest highlights in Africa and probably everyone that visits the Southern part of the continent plans a visit. Here is how you can experience the Falls on a budget. Zambia or Zimbabwe? The Victoria Falls can be visited from either country but the experiences are quite different. We didn't know if we should go to the park in Zimbabwe as well because we already planned to get the visa for Zambia for $50 USD … [Read more...] about The Victoria Falls on a budget
Botswana Budget for 7 days
Botswana is one of the most beautiful countries we visited on our Southern Africa trip. However, it is also pretty expensive to travel here. For this reason, we only stayed seven days in the country and tried to find the cheapest safari options. Here is our budget for two travelers: Transport We didn't rent a car and made our way by bus from Windhoek in Namibia through Botswana and to the border of Zambia: Taxi from Namibian border to … [Read more...] about Botswana Budget for 7 days