Africa Blog

East Africa or Southern Africa? A safari or an overland adventure? Group travel or a private 4×4? Camping or luxury lodges? If you’re planning a trip to Africa, there are plenty of decisions to make — and one of the…

A wise traveller once said “the best therapy is salty air, sandy feet, an ocean breeze and a pocket full of seashells”.  I couldn’t agree more, but I’d add that merging your overlanding safari experience with a stop at the…

The harbour city of Dar es Salaam, halfway down the eastern coast of Tanzania, is a young city. But while the history of Dar es Salaam is short, it’s been very eventful and also impactful on the development of Tanzania…

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, it’s true. So in my eyes, these are the five most beautiful wildlife reserves in Botswana. Botswana has many large, untouched, wild places absolutely brimming with wildlife, birds, and beautiful trees, grasslands,…

Most people know about the Big Five. But what about Africa’s Little Five safari animals? The BIG Five of Africa are captivating large animals that receive a lot of attention. Conservationists are working hard to secure their futures, and every…

Some of the best memories are made in hiking shoes… Cape Town boasts some of the world’s best hiking trails. Known for its awe-inspiring beauty between the iconic Table Mountain and the glimmering Atlantic Ocean, there is so much to…

Beyond the wildlife and unfiltered landscapes of Africa, there is one thing I often find brings people together, and that, is culture. Uncovering the traditions, customs, and history of the people who are deeply rooted within a region, such as…

Namibia is one of the most underrated places in all of Africa. It is a unique country: first a German colony, now a host of breathtaking sights. In 1884, it was known as the German South West Africa. It was…

Want to eat somewhere in Cape Town with a picture-perfect view? Here are four places where you can do just that. Cape Town is one of the world’s most scenic cities. And it has a world-class food scene that’s multitcultural…