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Always Stop for the Drongo – Gabon

March 5, 2023 budgetbirders Gabon, Overlanding Africa

With so much natural forest left on the sides of the roads, so much exploring can be done without spending any money. We stocked up

Lékoni

September 20, 2022 budgetbirders Gabon, Overlanding Africa

When I look back and think about my time in Lékoni Gabon the first thought that comes to mind is not of the breathtaking scenery

It’s All Going Wrong… – Should We Cancel Gabon??

December 10, 2021 budgetbirders Gabon, Overlanding Africa

This post is a little bit different than most but I thought I’d give everyone a little insight into the things that can go wrong on an independent trip.

The Locals Don’t Always Know Best – Principé – ST&P

November 25, 2021 budgetbirders Overlanding Africa, Sao Tome & Principe

It is necessary to visit both of the islands of São Tomé and Principé as they each hold a slew of endemics. But after buying

For Four Days… NO BIRDING – South Africa

November 18, 2021 budgetbirders Overlanding Africa, South Africa, Updates

For four days we packed up and prepared ourselves for our oncoming trip to Gabon. No birds were involved. The portion of our trip where

Take the Good With the Bad – Kgalagadi Transfrontier NP

November 8, 2021 budgetbirders Overlanding Africa, South Africa

According to our Southern African Bird finder guide, Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park in South Africa’s far northwest corner is one of the best places in