The world's second-largest and second-most-populous continent, Africa is a place of tremendous potential for a traveller. There is so much to see that often, one’s first journey here seems only to scratch the surface; somehow that’s OK. For once you’ve set your feet on the ground here, Africa seems to tighten its grip, leaving a mark on you that means you’re sure to return. My trip with G Adventures took me through Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa — all of which are truly amazing.
Here’s an essay of my favourite images, how I saw these countries through my lens:
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With a width of 1,708m, or 5,603 ft, and a height of 108m, or 354 ft, Victoria Falls, which crosses the borders of both Zambia and Zimbabwe, is the world’s largest falling sheet of water during the rainy season.
![Trying to capture the enormous landscape of Victoria Falls.](https://media.gadventures.com/media-server/dynamic/blogs/posts/todd-weselake/2016/02/GAdventures_Africa_002.jpg)
Trying to capture the enormous landscape of Victoria Falls.
![Market day in Harare, Zimbabwe. Street markets and local shopping are a must-do on all trips.](https://media.gadventures.com/media-server/dynamic/blogs/posts/todd-weselake/2016/02/GAdventures_Africa_034.jpg)
Market day in Harare, Zimbabwe. Street markets and local shopping are a must-do on all trips.
![One of the highlights of my trip was going on a safari. Here, we’re spotting for rhinos.](https://media.gadventures.com/media-server/dynamic/blogs/posts/todd-weselake/2016/02/GAdventures_Africa_044.jpg)
One of the highlights of my trip was going on a safari. Here, we’re spotting for rhinos.
![And, we found them! Two rhinos grazing in a field.](https://media.gadventures.com/media-server/dynamic/blogs/posts/todd-weselake/2016/02/GAdventures_Africa_053.jpg)
And, we found them! Two rhinos grazing in a field.
![Zimbabwe’s Matobo National Park offers some unique options to get up close and personal with the rhinos.](https://media.gadventures.com/media-server/dynamic/blogs/posts/todd-weselake/2016/02/GAdventures_Africa_063.jpg)
Zimbabwe’s Matobo National Park offers some unique options to get up close and personal with the rhinos.
![Locals are hired to protect the remaining rhinos from poaching.](https://media.gadventures.com/media-server/dynamic/blogs/posts/todd-weselake/2016/02/GAdventures_Africa_071.jpg)
Locals are hired to protect the remaining rhinos from poaching.
![The views from the caves in Matobo National Park.](https://media.gadventures.com/media-server/dynamic/blogs/posts/todd-weselake/2016/02/GAdventures_Africa_139.jpg)
The views from the caves in Matobo National Park.
![2000 years ago the San – bushmen – looked out over the same views.](https://media.gadventures.com/media-server/dynamic/blogs/posts/todd-weselake/2016/02/GAdventures_Africa_156.jpg)
2000 years ago the San – bushmen – looked out over the same views.
![Matobo National park has some of the oldest pictographs on the planet, which were painted between 320 and 500 C.E.](https://media.gadventures.com/media-server/dynamic/blogs/posts/todd-weselake/2016/02/GAdventures_Africa_151.jpg)
Matobo National park has some of the oldest pictographs on the planet, which were painted between 320 and 500 C.E.
![The stories told by local tribes in Matobo bring up the realities of surviving in the remote regions of Southern Africa.](https://media.gadventures.com/media-server/dynamic/blogs/posts/todd-weselake/2016/02/GAdventures_Africa_082.jpg)
The stories told by local tribes in Matobo bring up the realities of surviving in the remote regions of Southern Africa.
![Portrait of a tribesman.](https://media.gadventures.com/media-server/dynamic/blogs/posts/todd-weselake/2016/02/GAdventures_Africa_090.jpg)
Portrait of a tribesman.
![Local villages are still strongly attached to traditions. We were grateful to be able to see some of their dance.](https://media.gadventures.com/media-server/dynamic/blogs/posts/todd-weselake/2016/02/GAdventures_Africa_121.jpg)
Local villages are still strongly attached to traditions. We were grateful to be able to see some of their dance.
![Camping under the stars in Matobo.](https://media.gadventures.com/media-server/dynamic/blogs/posts/todd-weselake/2016/02/GAdventures_Africa_161.jpg)
Camping under the stars in Matobo.
![Smile!](https://media.gadventures.com/media-server/dynamic/blogs/posts/todd-weselake/2016/02/GAdventures_Africa_135.jpg)
Smile!
![Urban living just outside of Johannesburg, South Africa.](https://media.gadventures.com/media-server/dynamic/blogs/posts/todd-weselake/2016/02/GAdventures_Africa_208.jpg)
Urban living just outside of Johannesburg, South Africa.
![A giraffe having his snack in Kruger National Park, South Africa.](https://media.gadventures.com/media-server/dynamic/blogs/posts/todd-weselake/2016/02/GAdventures_Africa_301.jpg)
A giraffe having his snack in Kruger National Park, South Africa.
![Mother and baby elephant cool off with a drink in Kruger National Park, South Africa.](https://media.gadventures.com/media-server/dynamic/blogs/posts/todd-weselake/2016/02/GAdventures_Africa_319.jpg)
Mother and baby elephant cool off with a drink in Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Getting There
G Adventures runs a number of departures in Africa encompassing a wide range of departure dates and activities to cater to different tastes. We’re thrilled at the prospect of showing you this big blue planet of ours — check out our small group trips here.