After two days of mostly travelling in the truck, we arrived at a campsite close to Dar Es Salaam, facing the Indian...
Zanzibar, the Spice Island
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Our Africa blog is your comprehensive guide to answering all your burning questions.
We have covered everything you may want to know about Safari Tours such as:
- When is the best time to visit Africa?
- Types of Africa tours and adventures.
- Facts about African destinations on your bucketlist.
- How to choose the best travel agent to book with.
So dive in and learn why Africa is the quintessential safari destination of the world, where you can experience amazing wildlife game drives, diverse landscapes, UNESCO World Heritage sites and fascinating cultures.
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Beyond the Great Migration: Best things to do in the Serengeti [Guide]
If your dream of traveling in Africa looks like the trailer for the live action Lion King, then you’re dreaming of the...
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Thrilling Activities to Enjoy in Namibia [Guide]
Namibia is an exquisite and unique part of Africa situated on the continent’s South Western region. Though you may...
The Culture of Uganda
Uganda, the "Pearl of Africa," shimmers with a captivating culture as rich and diverse as its landscapes. Embark on a...
Everything you need to know about the Panorama Route in South Africa
Discover The Panorama Route - South Africa The Panorama Route in Mpumalanga, South Africa, has one of the world's most...
On the Shores of Lake Malawi
I’m travelling on the truck that has been our “home” for the past two weeks. We are about to leave Malawi, a country...
Why we love Zanzibar: 5 Epic things to do in Africa’s legendary Spice Route
Zanzibar - the very name brings to mind the salty sea breezes, electric blue waters teeming with shoals of luminous...
Favourite Things to do in Nairobi
Exploring a cosmopolitan city is probably the last thing you’d expect - or even want - to do when you’re planning a...
Hakuna Matata
To do a safari in Africa, more than being an unique and unforgettable experience, is also to relieve childhood, and to...
The Complete Guide to Whale Watching in South Africa
Think “wildlife in South Africa” and images of the fabled Big Five migrating across rugged open plains are sure to be...
Wandering the Winelands: South Africa’s Big Four Safari
There’s something about Africa’s climate that makes it a hub of iconic experiences. From gorilla trekking in Uganda to...
Chimanimani Highlands, Zimbabwe
Part of the Chimanimani District was known as ‘Melsetter’ from 1896-1892. The District itself, however, is a fantastic...
Bazaruto Island, Mozambique
Bazaruto, or in Portuguese Ilha do Bazaruto from Ushurutswa meaning ‘island of the mist’, is a sandy island situated...
Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), South Africa
Officially known as ‘the Kingdom of Swaziland’, and at times referred to as ‘Ngwane’ or ‘eSwatini’, Swaziland is...
