{"id":2341,"date":"2019-08-31T10:59:33","date_gmt":"2019-08-31T08:59:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/?p=2341"},"modified":"2019-09-01T04:12:14","modified_gmt":"2019-09-01T02:12:14","slug":"africa-calling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/?p=2341","title":{"rendered":"Africa calling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\"><strong>Hello, Bonjour and Selamat siang&nbsp;<\/strong>from the beautiful Tioman island on the east coast of Malaysia. Here, I am sitting at the gorgeous beach and again counting the days until I will step into the airplane of Ethiopian Airlines to fly to Johannesburg. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/69F0C717-27BE-4006-92D1-865AFB62A43F-e1567239866381-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2356\" class=\"wp-image-2356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/69F0C717-27BE-4006-92D1-865AFB62A43F-e1567239866381-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/69F0C717-27BE-4006-92D1-865AFB62A43F-e1567239866381-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption>Juara beach, Malaysia <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>I can\u2019t wait to be back<\/b> on the African ground and explore its wilderness. It\u2019s been almost two months now since I left Africa and traveled through Asia. I was hiking in Kyrgyzstan (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"see here (\u00f6ffnet in neuem Tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/?page_id=479\" target=\"_blank\">see here<\/a>), riding in Mongolia (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"see here (\u00f6ffnet in neuem Tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/?page_id=482\" target=\"_blank\">see here<\/a>), relaxing in Hong Kong and exploring the  jungle of Taman Negara as well as the city jungle of KL in Malaysia (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"see here) (\u00f6ffnet in neuem Tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/?page_id=489\" target=\"_blank\">see here)<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/2F7E7D9D-093F-41B7-8D4B-252E11707B0E-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2360\" class=\"wp-image-2360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/2F7E7D9D-093F-41B7-8D4B-252E11707B0E-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/2F7E7D9D-093F-41B7-8D4B-252E11707B0E-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/2F7E7D9D-093F-41B7-8D4B-252E11707B0E-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/2F7E7D9D-093F-41B7-8D4B-252E11707B0E.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption>Ala-Kul hike, Kyrgyzstan <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"742\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/26DE478E-497B-403E-8CEF-BA21D6AE0DB0.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2361\" class=\"wp-image-2361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/26DE478E-497B-403E-8CEF-BA21D6AE0DB0.jpeg 742w, https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/26DE478E-497B-403E-8CEF-BA21D6AE0DB0-300x168.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><figcaption>Cantering along the Khentii-Province, Mongolia<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/5EA23D0F-2F0E-4B71-BECC-15FCB774FD71-e1567240597873-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2365\" class=\"wp-image-2365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/5EA23D0F-2F0E-4B71-BECC-15FCB774FD71-e1567240597873-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/5EA23D0F-2F0E-4B71-BECC-15FCB774FD71-e1567240597873-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption>Relaxing at the pool, Hongkong <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/CEE5500A-4640-400F-89AB-B7943B750EDA-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2364\" class=\"wp-image-2364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/CEE5500A-4640-400F-89AB-B7943B750EDA-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/CEE5500A-4640-400F-89AB-B7943B750EDA-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/CEE5500A-4640-400F-89AB-B7943B750EDA-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption>In the mighty jungle, Malaysia <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Asia is definitely nice<\/b> with great outdoor places, however I am really looking forward to not have to carry my toilet paper every time with me, making a plan if I forgot it somewhere and having to throw it into the basket next to the toilet. I am also craving for some good meat and happy to leave fried rice and noodles behind me! Definitely all things I will not miss, instead I can\u2019t wait to be back in the African wild so soon.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>This time it\u2019s going to be for holiday reasons<\/b> and I will explore the Kruger National Park, staying in Balule Satelit camp as well as Letaba Rest camp to hopefully enjoy some amazing game drives with plenty of fabulous sightings!&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/FE5F294E-F8EF-4135-9792-689B4CC31A31-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2370\" class=\"wp-image-2370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/FE5F294E-F8EF-4135-9792-689B4CC31A31-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/FE5F294E-F8EF-4135-9792-689B4CC31A31-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/FE5F294E-F8EF-4135-9792-689B4CC31A31-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption>Hoping for great game views like this (June in Hwange, Zimbabwe)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>From there on it\u2019s going to be quite an adventure<\/b> I guess to cross over into Mozambique, not really knowing what\u2019s going to wait for me there. But I am really looking forward to get to the ocean front to just enjoy the white beaches and the turquoise ocean. If I might be lucky I can probably spot some whales and other marine life, let\u2019s see.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>After relaxing days in Mozambique<\/b> there will be a few more exciting game view days coming in Swaziland, especially Mkhaya reserve is high on my list to visit. I am looking forward to some great game drives and walking safaris in the National Parks in this rather little African country. And who knows maybe there will also be a chance for some riding days in Mlilwane sanctuary.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Afterwards, I will drive back to Joburg<\/b> and visit friends that I met in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Cawston Wildlife Estate (\u00f6ffnet in neuem Tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/cawstonwildlifeestate.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cawston Wildlife Estate<\/a>, Zimbabwe, while I was volunteering at this private game reserve earlier this year (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"see here (\u00f6ffnet in neuem Tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/?p=1949\" target=\"_blank\">see here<\/a>). Can\u2019t wait to meet them again!&nbsp;As my tick \/ spider bite that I got during my volunteering time is still bugging me after more than 3 months, I also might check out a doctor and take advantage of the African knowledge to possibly help curing it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-13 is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/E7D2379E-E04A-4217-B130-E36E6C9FA38A-e1567241407529-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2373\" class=\"wp-image-2373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/E7D2379E-E04A-4217-B130-E36E6C9FA38A-e1567241407529-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/E7D2379E-E04A-4217-B130-E36E6C9FA38A-e1567241407529-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption>Happy days at Cawston, Zimbabwe (May 2019)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>And then, my flight will depart towards Mauritius<\/b>, where my amazing 6 months sabbatical will unfortunately come to an end. Nevertheless, I had an unforgettable opportunity to volunteer in Zimbabwe for three months and travel the world afterwards for another 3 months, which I am so grateful for. Who knows what comes next but Africa definitely carries my soul and always puts a smile on my face, so let\u2019s see what this African adventure will bring.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>My new lessons learned<\/b>&nbsp;during my travels through Asia while looking forward to be soon in Africa:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><i>Along the riverbanks of the Tembeling river towards Taman Negara you can spot some water buffaloes<\/i> &#8211; a bit of Africa in Asia.<\/li><li><i>In the Taman Negara jungle you can spot lots of elephant dung<\/i> &#8211; too sad no giant wanted to meet me personally.<\/li><li><i>Always carry some toilet paper with you when traveling through Central and Eastern Asia<\/i> &#8211; it will become your closest friend!<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cheers to wandering the world<\/strong>&nbsp;and the wonders of our lives \u2013 bye bye, salut and selamat tinggal \u221e<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello, Bonjour and Selamat siang&nbsp;from the beautiful Tioman island on the east coast of Malaysia. Here, I am sitting at the gorgeous beach and again counting the days until I will step into the airplane of Ethiopian Airlines to fly to Johannesburg. I can\u2019t wait to be back on the African ground and explore its &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/?p=2341\" class=\"more-link\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">\u201eAfrica calling\u201c <\/span>weiterlesen<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2357,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4],"tags":[29,27,9,8,28],"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2341"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2341"}],"version-history":[{"count":26,"href":"https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2341\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2379,"href":"https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2341\/revisions\/2379"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2357"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2341"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2341"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wander-world.de\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2341"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}