

2025 Visit

This year, instead of leading an Impact Zambia Mission trip, I return to Africa on a more personal journey—one rooted in reflection, celebration, and connection. I’ve recently marked several personal and professional milestones, and this trip becomes a timely pause to discern what the future may hold. Being back home, walking familiar paths, and reconnecting with the people, wildlife, and landscapes that shape me offers a deep sense of grounding. I have the joy of showing friends “my Africa”—not just its beauty and wildlife, but its warmth, resilience, and spirit.
This isn’t just a visit; it’s a journey inward, a moment to realign with purpose. Amidst the celebrations, I find myself drawn again to the dreams that inspire the Impact Life Training Centre. Seeing Africa through new eyes reignites that vision. My hope is that, through this personal window into my home, you too will be moved—not only by its vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes, but also by the incredible potential we have to invest in its future.
Your support of the Impact Life Training Centre helps raise up young leaders who will carry Zambia and Africa forward. This is more than my story—it’s an open invitation to be part of something lasting.
Itinerary
- Mon Aug. 18
- About Ethiopian Air, ET 553
- Tue Aug. 19
- Arrival in Cape Town; pack and get ready
- Sat Aug. 23
- Depart to Springbok, Northen Cape
- Sun Aug. 24
- Cross into Namibia at Alexander Bay; stay at Keetmanshoop
- Mon Aug. 25
- Windhoek
- Tue Aug. 26
- Etosha National Park
- Wed Aug. 27
- Etosha National Park
- Thu Aug. 28
- Etosha National Park
- Fri Aug. 29
- Divundu, on the banks of Okavango river
- Sat Aug. 30
- Livingstone, Zambia – 3 nights
- Tue Sept. 2
- Nyawa – 4 nights
- Sat Sept. 6
- Livingstone, Zambia – 2 nights
- Mon Sept. 8
- Francistown
- Tue Sept. 9
- Pretoria – 2 nights
- Thu Sept. 11
- Weltevredenpark – 3 nights
- Sun Sept. 14
- Kenhardt
- Mon Sept. 15
- Visit Augrabies waterfalls
- Mon Sept. 15
- Vredendal
- Tue Sept. 16
- Visit Piketberg on our way to Saldanha
- Thu Sept. 18
- Saldanha
- Fri Sept. 19
- Fly back home
Blog
Changing Landscapes & Changing Countries
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Travelling to Namaqualand, Northwestern Cape
This morning, we finished packing, and around 11 am, said our goodbyes and drove one last time through Salanha, past the cemetery and the beautiful
Last minute packing, checking and double-checking!
Early this morning, I woke up with a beautiful sunrise over Saldanha Bay! What a privilege to experience the peaceful scenery! Very soon, the day
Starting Out On A Southern African Trip – Toronto To Saldanha
I’m sitting in a warm bed listening to the lapping water on the beach outside. It’s still dark and Lord willing, tomorrow morning we will