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
Budget Travel Tips
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
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
Our favourite Sydney walks
We love Sydney, not only because of its iconic sights or lovely beaches but because of the whole positive, modern vibe that surrounds the city. The only problem for backpackers are the high costs of living which makes it really hard to enjoy Sydney without earning local wages. Luckily, the city has a lot of amazing walks to experience the local ambiance so at least here you can save a bit. Here are some of our favorites walks: The Rocks … [Read more...] about Our favourite Sydney walks
Camping in the Bay of Plenty
The Bay of Plenty is one of the most popular destinations on New Zealand's North Island. As always we tried to find a good and cheap campsite, somehow in this area, we had trouble to find a perfect match for us. Here are the options: High-End Holiday Parks If you check the CamperMate App you will find at least 3 or 4 high-end Holiday Parks near Mount Maunganui. After our first option didn't work out, we were so desperate that we checked … [Read more...] about Camping in the Bay of Plenty
Free things to do in Rotorua
When you check out Rotorua and you are on a budget you may be thinking about just skipping it entirely before heading to the coast of the Bay of Plenty. It is advertised as the Las Vegas of New Zealand and when you check the various hot springs you will notice that all of them charge a lot of money, which you don't have when traveling with limited funds. We still wanted to have a stop here and after some research, we found some free things to do … [Read more...] about Free things to do in Rotorua