Africa Blog

Standing on the rim of Namibia’s Fish River Canyon, you don’t just see the landscape, you feel the sheer weight of half a billion years of geological history. Is it the second-largest canyon in the world? While geographers love to…

As a traveller, no matter where you are going, if you use sensible precautions and follow some basic safety tips, you will be safe. – Crime is everywhere so one needs to constantly be aware of your possessions and whereabouts.…

The Caprivi Strip is the northern Namibian gateway to the Okavango Delta, also known as the Panhandle – resembling a pan’s handle. It is formerly known as the Itenge – a narrow protrusion of Namibia touching Angola, Botswana and Zambia…

A walking safari is so different to staying in a lodge in the bush. A lot of lodges offer ‘walking safaris’ which are great, but if you are looking for a more engaging bush experience then a 4 or 5…

Mozambique’s C20th conflict collapsed the country’s tourism, but now it’s rebuilding, and tourists are returning Some older readers may remember when Mozambique was one of Southern Africa’s premier tourism destinations. High-flyers from all over the globe came here to enjoy…

The Ultimate Guide to Gorilla Trekking in Uganda: Everything You Need to Prepare for a Once-in-a-Lifetime Encounter! Have you ever dreamed of standing just meters away from a majestic mountain gorilla in the heart of an ancient rainforest? Gorilla trekking…

Lake Bunyonyi is a picturesque region in southwest Uganda, and popular with adventure travellers A significant number of Uganda’s international tourists make their way to Lake Bunyonyi. This fact might seem surprising, as Lake Bunyonyi isn’t a place with great name…

If you’re planning an African overland safari, one of the questions that comes up is simple: “What kind of vehicle will I actually be travelling in?” Well, the answer depends on the tour, the group size, and the kind of…

It’s all about the wildlife at Hwange National Park in northwestern Zimbabwe Hwange National Park is the country’s oldest and largest national park. At about 15,000 sq km (5,800 sq mi), it’s roughly the same size as Wales, and shaped…