Seven awesome beach-free summer breaks
Who needs sun and sand? We've got the perfect alternative. The post Seven awesome beach-free summer breaks appeared first on Intrepid Travel Blog.
View ArticleChobe vs Okavango: Which one should you choose?
We’ve put these Chobe and Okavango head to head in an epic ‘safari battle’. Who's scene reigns supreme? You'll have to find out. The post Chobe vs Okavango: Which one should you choose? appeared first...
View ArticleAfrica through the lens with photographer Ben McRae
Yep, this year we're launching a one-of-a-kind expedition into the wilds of Africa with legendary photographer Ben McRae. Want to come? The post Africa through the lens with photographer Ben McRae...
View ArticleA road trip through Southern Africa
If I was going to go to the other side of the world, I wanted to see how people lived. And that’s just the kind of adventure I got when I set out on a road trip through Southern Africa. The post A road...
View ArticleA language guide for Southern Africa
Learning a few words in the local language will gain you a lot of respect. So to help you know your lekker from your nnyaa, here’s your beginner’s guide to who speaks what, and where, in Southern...
View ArticleBotswana in photos: the magic of an Intrepid safari
Three countries, nine days, and more incredible animal encounters than you could possibly count. These are Botswana's highlights, in photos. The post Botswana in photos: the magic of an Intrepid safari...
View ArticleWhat it’s really like exploring Southern Africa on an Intrepid trip
My responsibilities were limited to packing up my gear in the morning, returning from bathroom breaks on time, and choosing what bottle of Pinotage to get for dinner at camp. The post What it’s really...
View ArticleHow to choose your ideal African safari
Fancy taking a walk on the wild side? An African safari offers up the ideal opportunity to get closer to those animals which fascinate us most. The post How to choose your ideal African safari appeared...
View Article10 accessories you’ll be glad you packed for your Africa overland tour
You'll be glad you packed these essentials on your next overland adventure. The post 10 accessories you’ll be glad you packed for your Africa overland tour appeared first on Intrepid Travel Blog.
View ArticleWhat it’s really like experiencing Botswana’s Okavango Delta
Full disclosure: the Okavango Delta in Botswana was my #2 fear on my Cape Town to Zanzibar trip through Southern Africa. The post What it’s really like experiencing Botswana’s Okavango Delta appeared...
View Article5 reasons why your next family holiday should be to Botswana
If you’re not afraid to dig a bush toilet and skip a few showers, a family holiday in Botswana might be just the adventure you're looking for. The post 5 reasons why your next family holiday should be...
View Article20 photos that will make you want to book a trip to Botswana immediately
Heading on a safari had always been a dream of mine. I wanted to get up close and personal with some big animals, feel the rhythms of Africa, and switch off from modern life for a while. The post 20...
View Article10 destinations that want you to be a better traveller
As the responsible travel movement gains momentum, more countries are asking visitors to be a better traveller. Here are ten destinations blazing the trail. The post 10 destinations that want you to be...
View ArticleBrewing a better future: How Okavango Craft Brewery is helping elephants
When’s the last time you had a beer that made life easier for an elephant? This Botswana brewery is making that happen one beer at a time. The post Brewing a better future: How Okavango Craft Brewery...
View ArticleA trio of Intrepid women is shaking up Botswana’s safari scene
This trailblazing all-women overland crew in southern Africa is challenging stereotypes and redefining adventure one breathtaking vista and heartwarming campfire tale at a time. The post A trio of...
View ArticleI’m an extroverted introvert who travelled with strangers for a month. Here’s...
My partner convinced me to go on a 30-day overland adventure with total strangers for our honeymoon. If like me you’re an extroverted introvert, here's what you need to know. The post I’m an...
View ArticleBest places to travel in May
From the iconic Incan ruins of Peru to the rolling Saharan dunes of Morocco, here's your no-fuss guide to where to travel in May. The post Best places to travel in May appeared first on Intrepid Travel...
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