November 1, 2024 - One of the highlights of both the Tour d’Afrique and Cape to Kili Cycling Expeditions is the ‘Elephant Highway’ section between Windhoek, Namibia and Livingstone, Zambia. Botswana is renowned for its remarkable elephant population, hosting one of the largest concentrations of these majestic creatures in the world. This 2-week section is available in April and September, 2025.

When In The Land Of Elephants, Play By The Elephant’s Rules
As the Cape to Kili expedition transitioned from Namibia to Botswana, we moved from the ‘Mountains & Dunes’ section to ‘The Elephant Highway.’ Crossing the border was like stepping into a new world: the landscape shifted from rolling dunes to flat bushland, gravel roads turned into smooth tarmac, and our roadside attractions transformed into animals.

Once we crossed into Botswana, we found ourselves in the land of elephants – a new and awe-inspiring territory. It quickly became apparent that we were visitors in their domain. Elephants are the largest living land animals so in order to navigate this unique environment safely, TDA has established strict rules to follow.

As our tour leader Yanez explains, “Elephants are complicated creatures. They have complex relationships with humans, and each one is extremely intelligent.” One of the most crucial rules is to always give way to elephants. If you encounter one, remember – they have the right of way.

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