Zanzibar - the very name brings to mind the salty sea breezes, electric blue waters teeming with shoals of luminous...
Why we love Zanzibar: 5 Epic things to do in Africa’s legendary Spice Route
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Africa Blog
Info about African Travel & Safaris
Planning on travelling in Africa?
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.
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...
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A Guide to South Africa’s Best Hiking Trails [Guide]
South Africa is one of the most visited places in Africa and there are more than a few reasons why. This is a country...
Five Reasons why You Should Be Spending More Time in Nature
Each and every one of us has felt the power and peace of being surrounded by nature. That feeling of euphoria that...
5 Soul-Enriching Lessons You’ll Learn in Africa
Visiting Africa means embarking on a journey, not just in the travel sense but in the personal too. It’s a continent...
What is an African safari?
Have you ever wondered to yourself - what is an African safari? You probably hear the word safari a lot in connection...
What Electrical Plugs are used in Southern and East Africa?
When you’re travelling through Africa, technology should be the least of your worries. However, you do need things...
The Culture of Uganda
Find out about the ins and outs of the culture of Uganda Language and Religion in Uganda There are a wide range of...
Hakuna Matata
To do a safari in Africa, more than being an unique and unforgettable experience, is also to relieve childhood, and to...
South African Travel Calendar: Where to travel in South Africa, month by month
South Africa is a land of heart-pounding extremes. From the gleaming cosmopolitan city of Cape Town to the wild Kruger...
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...
First Stop: Nairobi
Landing in Africa is landing in another continent, but also much more than that. Landing in Africa is an adventure in...
8 Books by African Writers You Need to Read Before You Travel
“Reading is like travel, allowing you to exit your own life for a bit, and to come back with a renewed, even inspired,...
A Guide to Gorilla Trekking in Uganda: Travel Tips, FAQs & Tours
Move over, Simba! The mountain gorilla is the true king of the jungle and Uganda is the best place to spot him! ...
