Due to civil unrest, we’re pulling the plug on the Mozambique/Eswatini leg of the trip. Continuing protests of a shady election have closed the roads to the Maputo airport and the border crossing with South Africa.

We quickly devised a substitute visit to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, but that plan is dependent on shifting several days’ worth of various reservations—including an expensive flight. We’ve inquired on that, but have yet to get a response.

If we can’t shift things to make Malaysia work, we have plans C and D available, too, which likely involve spending more time in South Africa prior to our 24-day safari tour. We’ll keep you updated.