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- When is the best time to visit Africa?
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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.
East Africa’s Beautiful Lakes – Experience the Great Lakes!
East Africa is the Africa that intrepid travellers dream of as it spans over 20 diverse territories. This magnetic...
World Rhino Day: Where to see the Last Rhinos in Africa
Long before homo sapiens appeared, the ancestor (Paraceratherium) of our modern-day rhinos braved ice-ages and searing...
Best Family-Friendly Kid Safari Destinations in Africa
Africa - there is nowhere else on the planet quite like it. On this continent, where humans first came into existence,...
Ngorongoro and Serengeti
After the Masai Mara, the expectations for the next safaris were very high. Two days after leaving Nairobi (Kenya),...
Zanzibar, the Spice Island
After two days of mostly travelling in the truck, we arrived at a campsite close to Dar Es Salaam, facing the Indian...
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...
The Rise of Adventure Travel: Top 8 African Adventures for your Bucket List
Some people travel to visit family and friends, others do it for some R&R, and then there are those who travel to...
Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania
Tanzania is story-book Africa. It’s the place where fascinating people and untamed wildlife live together in the...
East Africa Tours: 13 Adventures to Top Your Bucket List
An African overland tour is the ultimate way to disconnect from the humdrum of everyday life and get your boots dirty....
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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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Tanzania Travel Tips – Unique Experiences not to be missed [Tips]
The East African country of Tanzania is most famous for the Serengeti. It's a playground for a vast number of wildlife...
Budget friendly ways to make the most of Zanzibar
We know you dream of escaping to paradise. That place that pops into mind when life gets a little too stressful and...
Learn the Lingo: Language by Location
When travelling through foreign lands, you’re bound to experience language barriers which of course make it...
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