Botswana
Mokolodi Game Reserve is a government-run reserve that is located just 20 minutes south of Gaborone, the capital of Botswana. That’s one reason why I like Botswana – within 10 minutes from Gaborone you can be in the bush, and another 10 minutes takes you inside a game reserve featuring some big game.
Read MoreIt’s been almost six months since I moved to Botswana. That time has sped past although it feels like I’ve been here for a lot longer. Many friends and family, particularly back in Australia, have asked what life is like and how it differs from that in Australia.
Read MoreThe Okavango Delta: one of a few natural wonders, like the Masai Mara in Kenya and northern part of Mozambique, that typifies Africa and is seemingly worlds away from any human society or community. It is a rich jewel in an otherwise harsh environment.
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After a few months without cycling, I have finally invested in a new bike and have dusted off the lycra. However I swapped the road bike for a mountain bike - a sexy Specialised Rockhopper, see below - mainly due to the local kombi van drivers (the local form of public transport) who must be in the league for the worst collective group of drivers in this hemisphere.
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