Destinations

Tanzania is one of Africa’s top destinations for safaris, mountain trekking, history and culture, culinary surprises, and more. Here are seven highlights of Tanzania to help anyone planning a holiday there. There’s so much to do and see in Tanzania,…

Windhoek is where every Namibian adventure begins and ends. Namibia’s capital may not be as famous as its safari parks, but there are plenty of interesting places to see in Windhoek. From engrossing museums to colonial landmarks, bustling markets, city…

The Spitzkoppe is a granite inselberg (standalone mountain) in the Erongo region of Namibia. It sits alongside the Pontoks, a small range of rounded mountains. All these mountains rise sharply from a seemingly unending plain, creating one of Namibia’s most…

Here are the seven best things to do in Namibia’s salt and clay pan of Sossusvlei to get the most out of your visit.  Sossuvlei is a great white salt and clay pan located within Namibia’s Namib-Naukluft National Park. The…

If you want the absolute best chance of spotting the Big Five, head to Kruger National Park during the dry winter months of May to September.  That is not to say, that the Kruger National Park is not suitable all…

Ever heard of the “Great White Place” that can be seen from space? Etosha National Park is Namibia’s largest wildlife sanctuary, home to one of Southern Africa’s best safari destinations. It  was established in 1907, spans about 22,750 square kilometers,…

October is Botswana’s hottest month, where daytime temperatures can climb past 38°C (100°F). But it is also peak dry season, which means that it is one of the best wildlife viewing seasons of the year as animals concentrate around the…

If you want to visit Chobe National Park but have a tight budget, here are a handful tips to help keep costs down. Botswana is generally one of the more expensive safari countries in Africa, especially if you wish to…

Here are the five best things to do in Namibia’s coastal city of Swakopmund to get the most out of your visit. Swakopmund is a small, quirky city wedged between dunes of the Namib Desert and the Atlantic Ocean. It…