Destinations

Namibia has an extensive Atlantic coastline. And whereas this coastline includes hundreds of miles of golden beach sand, the country’s enormous size relative to its small population (second least densely populated country in the world) has meant most beaches are desolate with virtually no infrastructure or service. Of course, such remote beaches far removed from civilization may be just what...

Maasai Mara and Serengeti are two of the most popular game parks in all of Africa. Even though the parks are just across the border from each other, the safari experience is quite different. Both Serengeti National Park and Maasai Mara National Reserve are together arguably the greatest wildlife conservation areas in the world, home not just too numerous wildlife...

The Table Mountain in Cape Town is not only a magnificent sight. It is also the topic of several amazing myths, legends and stories. In this post I will share my favorites with you; two old legends and one true story. The African Legend – Qamata vs Nkanyamba This is the story of how Table Mountain was created, according to the...

Vilanculos This is one of Mozambique’s most attractive and important coastal towns, and is the main jump-off point for the Bazaruto Archipelago. It is situated about 20km east of the main coast road, and is nestled in the elbow of a sweeping bay that makes up the archipelago. Vilanculos has since the cessation of violence in Mozambique been a magnet for...

Self-drive has become a trend with safari holidays in Africa. So, this has taken a position in Kenya where several travelers have opted to hire a car and take on self-drive trip. Deciding to explore Kenya on a self drive is among the adventure thrillers that the magical Kenya can offer. Kenya hosts some of the greater adventure encounters on...

If you are thinking about going on a safari in an African game reserve or national park, you should take a quick read through this article first. Africa has too many parks for anyone to really explore them all in a life time. So that means that you have to choose the best reserve for you and your needs...

Unique facts about Timbuktu, the city that is mentioned in the comic Donald Duck, will be reviewed in this article. This historic region is located in Mali and was once a center of commerce, religion and culture. In addition, this city has been included in the comic story of Donald Duck in search of treasure. It turns out that there...

It’s a country on the African continent that doesn’t really get a lot of attention from travelers. It’s a large country with poor infrastructure, which can prove to be tricky when wanting to get from place to place. And its turbulent, violent history definitely hasn’t helped bring in the tourists. But despite its issues of the past and present,...

With its beautiful landscapes, fascinating tribal cultures and abundant wildlife, travellers to East Africa are always assured of an over-the-top experience. If you have never explored the treasures that East Africa has to offer, here are a few of our favourites that we have rounded up — right from the depth of the Tanganyika to the hills of Kisoro. Tanzania Probably...

Visit the historic town of Siwa and see the beauty of the isolated land located in the western part of Egypt in Southern African tours. Located around 550 km from the city of Cairo, this is a beautiful stretch of land around 80 km long and 20km wide. This is one of the most secluded settlements in Egypt and...