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IDreamofMangoes
Apr 19, 202411 min read
A 2-week Namibia Road Trip Cost & Itinerary (without an SUV!)
Driving in Namibia felt like driving on the moon. I would never have imagined a place on Earth could look like this...


IDreamofMangoes
Apr 2, 20248 min read
How to Visit the Maasai Mara on a Budget
Everything you need to know to visit the magical Maasai Mara on a budget, including how to get there by public transport and where to camp.


IDreamofMangoes
Mar 25, 202415 min read
Is it Safe to Travel Africa? And other myths debunked...
This is a travel guide aimed at debunking myths about backpacking across Africa I'll answer the most commonly asked questions...


IDreamofMangoes
Mar 9, 20246 min read
10 Things to Do Near Livingstonia, Malawi
In this travel guide, we will go over everything to do near Livingstonia, a funny little town in north Malawi with an interesting history.


IDreamofMangoes
Feb 20, 20249 min read
A Packing List for Backpacker-Style Travel in Africa
A comprehensive packing list for overland budget travel in Africa, with other useful information to know before you go.


IDreamofMangoes
Feb 18, 202411 min read
My 3-Week Backpacking Travel Itinerary for Kenya
Everything you need to know to plan a trip to Kenya, a country whose beauty and kindness made me cry more than once!


IDreamofMangoes
Feb 8, 20248 min read
A Backpacker's Guide to Northern Malawi
In this Backpacker's Guide to Northern Malawi I am going to explain every thing you need to know to plan your trip, and tell you...


IDreamofMangoes
Feb 3, 20246 min read
The Best Way to Visit Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and the Dunes
A visit to Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and the Dunes was the best thing we did on our trip through Namibia, and here's how we did it...

IDreamofMangoes
Jan 28, 20248 min read
The Best Way to Travel Around Eastern & Southern Africa
Independent Travel vs Overlanding Tours in Africa: pros and cons! If you're thinking of dipping your toe into backpacking in Africa...


IDreamofMangoes
Jan 17, 20245 min read
Tanzania - Malawi Border Crossing via Songwe
A detailed guide on how to cross the Songwe Border post from Tanzania to Malawi.


IDreamofMangoes
Jan 15, 20246 min read
Safety and Travel Tips for Driving The Garden Route
Safety tips and travel advice for driving the Garden Route; one of the epic road trips of South Africa and the world!


IDreamofMangoes
Jan 11, 20249 min read
Is it possible to travel Botswana on a Backpacker's Budget?
In this travel guide for Botswana, I will tell you everything you need to know to backpack through Botswana on a low budget.


IDreamofMangoes
Jan 7, 202410 min read
Hippos, Hitch-hiking and Halloumi: A Travel Itinerary for Zambia
In this travel guide for Zambia, we will go over everything you need to know to travel to one of Africa's most underrated countries...


IDreamofMangoes
Jan 1, 20245 min read
How to Plan a Budget Backpacking Trip to Namibia
In this post I will give you a run down on how much things cost in Namibia, to help you plan budget travel to the most unique country...


IDreamofMangoes
Dec 20, 20234 min read
Travel from Kenya - Tanzania via the Lunga Lunga Border
In this Kenya/Tanzania travel guide, we will tell you everything you need to know to cross the Lunga Lunga Border Post.


IDreamofMangoes
Dec 13, 20236 min read
Hiking to Ngozi Crater Lake in Tanzania
Here's everything you need to know to hike to Ngozi Crater Lake, the best thing to do in Mbeya, Tanzania.

IDreamofMangoes
Dec 9, 20236 min read
How to take the TAZARA train across Tanzania
The TAZARA is a railway that links Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, to Kapiri Moshi in Zambia. Here is everything you need to know.


IDreamofMangoes
Nov 16, 202310 min read
My time with the Maasai People of Kenya
It turns out that going on safari can mean so much more than just the wildlife...


IDreamofMangoes
Oct 25, 20236 min read
My stay at The Mushroom Farm Eco-Lodge, Malawi
Mushroom Farm is practically fabled in the southern Africa backpacking community, and I planned my route across Malawi with them in mind...


IDreamofMangoes
Mar 20, 20239 min read
Planning an Independent & Budget Safari to the Kruger
This travel guide is filled with useful information about enjoying the Kruger National park and its surrounds in South Africa's Lowveld.
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