Travel News

How far did I travel this week?:

About 350 miles around the bush. 

How far have I traveled on this journey so far?:

About 9,000 miles if you only include driving and hiking in South Africa. A lot more if you include planes and my journey back from the U.S.!

How did I get around this week?:

By truck and by foot. That's the best way to get around the park. 

What was the most interesting place I visited this week?:

I always love going to Letaba, even though I’ve been there many times before. Letaba is a river located in eastern Limpopo Province, South Africa. It is one of the most important tributaries of the Olifants River.

Other Travel News from this week:

I’ll be visiting the University of Mpumalanga as a guest lecturer with a few courses. I'm very excited to talk more about my research and field work!

Local Time: Apr 18, 2025 9:45am