There are few places on earth that match the spectacular splendor of Victoria Falls.

Victoria Falls: The Complete Destination Guide

Victoria Falls, commonly known as Vic Falls, is perhaps one of the most famous destinations in southern Africa. With its central location to Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, it’s no wonder why so many visitors to southern Africa include Victoria Falls into their itinerary.

One of the seven Natural Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls is truly inspirational. Whether you visit during the rainy season – when the falls form the largest curtain of water anywhere in the world – or during the dry season, you will not be disappointed.

With lush rainforests, a plethora of wildlife, and a handful of spectacular activities in which to partake, Victoria Falls is a definite, must visit, place of interest.

Travelers to Victoria Falls want to be placed in accommodation nearest to the falls and have great views of its plunging waters. But which side is better for this, Zambia or Zimbabwe?

What You Will Learn From Victoria Falls: The Complete Destination Guide

In this guide, Wild Safari Africa’s Managing Director lists the vital points in great detail of what to see, how to do it, what it will cost and how to save money.

Here is what you will learn from this guide:

• What’s the difference between the Zimbabwe and Zambian sides of Victoria Falls?
• How to Stay and Remain Healthy and how to contact Medical Facilities
• What time does the border post or national parks open and close?
• How much does it cost to get into see the Falls?
• Where to stay in Zambia and Zimbabwe side
• Weather Patterns. This guide details seasonal shifts and the effect this has on Victoria Falls
• Full list of Restaurants
• Full list of activities and how to save money
• Full list of options for professional, safe and reliable operators.
• Complete Price Table
• Tips to photographing the Falls
• Walking tours around the Falls and what to be on the lookout for
• Interactive Maps for select devices
• And much more!

Considered the “Adrenalin Capital of Africa,” try your hand at white water rafting along the raging Zambezi River, bungee jump between Zambia and Zimbabwe, board a helicopter for sight-seeing of a lifetime, glide over the falls in a Microlight, jump on the back of an elephant for an elephant-backed safari through the bush, or enjoy the more calming sunset cruise on the river for the more sedate visitor. Whatever suites your interest, Victoria Falls is sure to have it on hand.

Victoria Falls: The Complete Destination Guide was created with you in mind. It’s by far the most COMPLETE Victoria Falls guide on the market. I wish you the best in your planning and welcome you to Victoria Falls. Click on the photo above to get your copy today!

Botswana Fly In Safaris Guide

Botswana is perfect for those wanting to escape into the wild. Because the country has adopted a policy of low impact, high cost tourism, vast tracts of wilderness have been left in pristine and untouched conditions. Doesn’t this sound like something you’d be interested in?

Botswana’s exclusivity lies in the fact that its land is divided into private concession areas that are quite large and typically home to 1 or 2 luxury camps for the entire area. With such small numbers of visitors in these very large areas of wilderness, this also means there will usually be no more than 3 vehicles out at any given time. In other words, you’ll have a real wilderness feel keeping all wildlife sighting to yourself. A true wilderness experience!

Generally in these areas you are allowed to drive off road allowing visitors to approach very closely to the animals and in most areas you can do night drives allowing the opportunity to see additional animals that are rarely, if ever, seen during the day.

Botswana is possibly home to the largest circuit of independent safari camps, lodges and services. This circuit offers guests access to ALL the key areas of northern Botswana; Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Chobe National Park, Makgadikgadi /Nxai Pans, and Central Kalahari.

Because of Botswana’s low density approach, camps are in beautifully remote locations and most safaris usually involve short flights on small airplanes traveling from camp to camp.

Botswana’s safari camps are comfortable and often offer a luxurious experience in the African bush. They all use open 4WD safari vehicles and professional guides and trackers to ensure a rich wildlife experience.

Botswana fly in safaris in detail

With increased travel by light aircraft, the overwhelming majority of travelers choose a Botswana fly-in safari. Flight transfers between lodges/camps are quick and effortless, typically taking 30-90 minutes. This also gives unique perspectives of the environment from the air, a view one would not usually experience.

These flights make travel efficient, maximizing your time on ground relaxing and on safari. A Botswana fly-in safari allows you to quickly jump between different environments in minutes. This is great for families or groups with different priorities. Everyone gets to where they want to be since all itineraries can be tailor-made allowing a selection of 2-4 safari lodges/camps that fit your requirements.

No matter where in Botswana you choose to travel, one thing is guaranteed: you’ll see huge areas of vast, untamed wilderness teeming with wildlife. Beware: it’s not cheap but can be of great value (in the guide I’ll reveal how to safari Botswana for 1/2 the cost!). Most trips include meals, a wide variety of activities (traditional canoe – mokoro – rides, game drives and walks, and much more) laundry services, and park fees. Yes, Botswana comes at high costs but you get what you invest: an exclusive wildlife experience and pristine environments virtually all to yourself. If you’re looking to relax and relieve stress, doesn’t this sound like the place you’d want to be?

Fly in safaris in Botswana is a dream destination that can easily combine a visit to Victoria Falls or other nearby countries such as South Africa or Namibia.

Grab your copy of Fly In Safaris: How to Travel Botswana and Make the Most of Your Visit today!

Join the others who have already explored this extraordinary wildlife destination and begin planning your fly in safaris today by carefully studying this guide. You will instantly be transported to Botswana as I’ll provide you with everything you need to know to get your fly in safaris started on the right foot. From where to go to the top wildlife destinations and most exclusive safari camps, I will reveal it all! I wish you the best in your planning, and welcome you to Botswana.

“Jeremy,

We just recently visited Namibia and conducted a self drive tour of our own. Let me first say some positive remarks before I go into the real story.

Namibia is stunning! Its people are friendly and the scenery is just so amazing.

We used suggested itinerary as a template and researched other travellers’ reviews on Trip Advisor to come up with the holiday that matched our preferences and budget.  I found a car hire company in Namibia which was called Africar based in Windhoek. I posed the question to the TripAdvisor community that I would like to rent few cars from them. Did anybody use their services? Are they tested? You know to see what their reputation was.  We covered 3000 km staying at 9 separate lodges and guest houses I wish I could say that came without a single glitch.

However…On our last leg of the journey traveling to Sossusvlei our vehicle had 3 blown tires and 2 bent rims. Only a few miles outside of sesriem we were stuck! In the middle of nowhere! Luckily we had one bar on our cell phone and were able to get in touch with our lodge owner who came to the rescue. Unfortunately we had to abandon the vehicle there in the middle of nowhere and officially put an end to our self drive tour.

We never did make it Sossusvlei and it was on the top of our list of places to see

Well we squared everything away with Africar, or so we thought. Sadly we are now fighting credit card fraud as we keep getting charged for the exact same fee every few months.

Anyways, what I’m trying to say is my husband and I thought it might be fun to see what books we could have purchased to prevent a disaster like this and we came across your Self Drive Holidays: How to Travel in Namibia and Make the Most of Your Visit. Being so cheap we bought it. We quickly realized this was the exact formula we needed and SHOULD have used! Please tell all of your future clients to consult a professional LIKE YOU so they don’t have the experience we had.

Best,

Carole”

Thanks Carole for the message. How unfortunate your experience is to read and I wish you the best with your credit card fraud. This is the exact reason I wrote that guide.

Self Drive Holidays: How to Travel in Namibia and Make the Most of Your Visit

Proven strategies for keeping travelers safe and off the side of the road.

If you’re planning on driving in Namibia, this guide is essential for self drive holidays. (Click the picture above)

There are few experiences that match the delights and freedoms of a self drive tour. Exploring some of the most outstanding locations in southern Africa, you have complete control to move at your own leisurely pace.

Self drive tours are one of the most cost-effective ways to safari in Namibia. Travel at your own pace with considerable customized flexibility. Choose the perfect vehicle that is tailored to your needs. Create an itinerary that fulfills your interests and places of accommodation that suite your budget. Whether your safari is geared toward wildlife, nature, culture, history, sightseeing, health, volunteering, adventure, or a slice of everything, self drive holidays can be tailored for all.

Although Namibia is one of the best countries in Africa to self drive, there are a number of vital points that must be taken into account to prevent unfortunate mishaps.

In Self Drive Holidays: How to Travel in Namibia and Make the Most of Your Visit you will learn…

• How to choose between a 2×2, 2×4, and 4×4
• How to plan the perfect route according to your driving abilities
• Essential must know tips for driving on gravel roads and through mud, sand, rivers, and over rocks
• What kind of drivers license is required
• The 2 most critical factors to avoid in order to stay safe and off the side of the road
• The importance of car insurance and what insurance to get and what to avoid
• Namibia’s top 3 car rental companies
• How NOT to get scammed by car rental companies
• Namibia’s road conditions and how this can affect your self drive holiday.
• The exact maps to use and where to get them
• The regulations for crossing into neighboring countries and across borders
• Best practices for wildlife viewing and how to approach closely while staying safe
• The most popular self drive itineraries
• How to self drive Namibia on a tight budget without sacrificing the experience (in fact if you follow this method your experience is even better than the alternative)
•  My personal secrets to keeping dust from getting into everything (This is my personal favorite and it’ll knock your socks off!)
• And much more!

Unlike East African destinations such as Kenya or Tanzania, countries where the self-drive is more difficult for the average traveler, Namibia is regarded as one of the safest destinations in Africa to travel, and arguably the safest in all of Africa in terms of a self drive safari destination.

Namibia’s infrastructure, road conditions, telecommunications, and power are similar to those in First World nations.

Self-drive safaris are the more economical option and exhilarating alternative for the more independent travelers to Africa. Sedans are more than appropriate for a variety of routes however, a 4×4 vehicle with fully-equipped vehicles (tents on the roof!) allow for the more remote and rugged corners of the country to be explored.

And if you can’t tell by now, Namibia’s popularity is about to explode! Join the others who have already explored this extraordinary desert nation and begin planning your self drive holiday today by purchasing this guide – Self Drive Holidays: How to Travel in Namibia and Make the Most of Your Visit. You will instantly be transported to Namibia as I’ll provide you with everything you need to know to get your safari planning wheels turning. From where to go, the top wildlife destinations to best vehicle to hire, I will reveal it all! I wish you the best in your planning and welcome you to Namibia.

As travel writer Rolf Potts said, “All I ever really needed to know I learned while Vagabonding.”

There is so much truth packed into that one sentence. Vagabonding is an eduction. Rick Steves (America’s leading authority on European travel) has also expressed the importance of exploring, learning, and accepting foreign cultures as being the best education one can receive.

I often get asked why Africa? Sure I’m Managing Director of Wild Safari Africa, but that wasn’t the case 5 years ago. Five years ago I set out on a journey that introduced me to Africa. It was my entrance into the vagabonding lifestyle. Until you have been yourself you’ll never understand the continents seducing qualities; it’s magic.

My story begins by doing something I had never done before. Living simply (as all true vagabonding travelers know). At the time I didn’t have a goal to write a book or begin a career in African safaris.

I often find the stories of how a business began more intriguing than the product or services they offer. I think of the entrepreneurs putting their life savings into creating a life around their passion. How they slept on their couch because they couldn’t afford a bed. How they scraped by, holding onto nothing other than their own faith that their idea is going to bear fruit.

In the About section of Wild Safari Africa’s website you can read how this tour operator began. But to really dig into the depths of the detailed and adventurous story of how it really began that’s where Sleeping with Strangers: A Vagabond’s Journey Tramping the Globe comes in. Read about my surprised love affair with southern Africa and its people. How I couldn’t stop there but was always pulled back to the region.

Just as John Steinbeck took us across the American frontier in Travels with Charley, I’ll take you across the world in Sleeping with Strangers. 

My definition of the art of vagabonding is intricately told through my story that takes readers across the world, hitchhiking through rural Africa, on endless train rides through bustling India, on foot through the Himalaya, traveling by rickshaw in Thailand, by boat in Laos, and ferries in Vietnam. In the course of my epic and enlightening journey tramping the globe, I endure danger, delay, and dismaying circumstances.

This is the story of how Wild Safari Africa began. This is a story of vagabonding. Check out Chapters 1-4 by clicking on the link below and downloading the pdf file.

Sleeping with Strangers Chapters 1-4

“The trick to travel writing,” says Paul Theroux (perhaps today’s best travel writer), “is to discover places that force you to look rather than merely sightsee.”

That is our goal when planning and guiding safaris to southern Africa. We strive to immerse your experience into something deeper than you ever imagined. It was also my goal in writing this book. It’s about nurturing a dream and discovering a passion.

Where will your dream take you? Will you dare discover your own art of vagabonding?

The Namibia travel guide story…

The moon shined down upon the homestead like a large spot light.  I dug my feet in the sand watching the shadows dance off the fire’s glittering glow.

A sharpened high-pitched ululation sang out into the night’s air, “lelelelelelelelelelelele.”   I remembered the first time I heard this distinctly African trait.  It had put chills down my spine, just as it had done once again.

Women howled between the choruses they sang, during moments of happiness, in brief spurts of joy, and in times of celebration.

Tonight, the women’s “lelelelelelelelelelele” rose, then fell wavering in a long sweet sound to celebrate the union between a man and woman.

For the next three days we celebrated honking our kazoos, singing into the open skies, and dancing the night away.  The men and I slaughtered the bull, as the woman prepared the feast.  We drank.  We laughed.  We celebrated!

In the village, there were many reasons to celebrate.  A child came home with good grades and a chicken was slaughtered.  Birthdays, the long anticipated visit from an old friend or surprise stopover from family, we would celebrate. The birth of a child, or a wedding, the celebrations were bigger and longer.

However, when my Namibia travel guide was published last Friday I could already see the men congratulating me with a hug and the woman throwing their hands up in the air and letting out their cry of happiness “lelelelelelelelelelelelelelelelelelelelelelelelele.”

And when a good Owambo friend of mine said “Owa longa nawa tate Jeremy.  Kalunga ne ku yambeke” I knew she flicked her tongue in ululation.

It was great to have a Namibian, an Owambo, approve of my book and celebrate with me.  Worlds apart, I responded “Ito ligola, ito li!” or “if you don’t sing, you don’t eat!” simply meaning if you don’t join in the celebration than both of us will starve.

You see there are many reasons to celebrate life.  It just so happens this week I celebrate because after 10 long months of tackling a task so daunting, such as writing this book, it was finally published and caused reason to celebrate.

To travel the world had been a goal of mine since I was little.  When I finally stepped out into the world, I found myself evolving, discovering new dreams, and one of those dreams was to write a book.

I have now both circled the world and wrote a Namibia travel guide.  And guess what?

Just because my goals have been completed, doesn’t mean the dream is dead.   I will never stop traveling to distant lands and am in the middle of writing another book, continuing to live the dream.

They say the first time is always the most difficult and I would have to agree.  My first trip overseas was overwhelming.  I didn’t know how to communicate to people who couldn’t speak my language, or how to listen and learn to speak theirs.  I was fearful of getting lost, even when I was lost.  I had fears of getting sick, of being robbed, and the list went on.

However, the second time around it made more sense.  The third, much easier; and now a distant land thousands of miles away, such as Namibia (a place I now call my second home), is only five minutes away inside my head.

If we never challenge ourselves, how will we ever fully develop as an inspirational human being?

To making life a Safari “journey,”

Jeremy

P.S. My Namibia Travel Guide is full of detailed descriptions of the many clans of Namibia, cultures, traditions, histories, geography, and much more!  Even if you’re not planning to visit, this is one book that will inspire the dream!  Get your copy today – http://www.otherplacespublishing.com/namibia.html

P.P.S. Safari is a Swahili word meaning journey.