Destinations

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...

Planning to go on a safari to Congo? If you are looking for a place to visit near Kinshasa, the Livingstone falls is just a stone throw away from you. The Livingstone Falls, also known as the “Chutes de Livingstone” in French was named after the Explorer David Livingstone and comprises of a sequence of rapids on the lower...

Avid Star Wars fans know that there are many Star Wars filming locations in Tunisia. Many of the scenes from the six films were shot in the desert regions in the country. When you are visiting Tunisia, you can go to a lot of the places where the movies were filmed and see things like the Dune Sea first-hand. Most...

The Seychelles is an expansive archipelago east of mainland Africa and north of Madagascar. With over 115 islands, Seychelles has a beach for virtually every traveler’s preference. The largest island, Mahe, alone has more than 75 excellent beaches. Probably due to its remote location and the enormous distance between the islands on each end of the archipelago, Seychelles beaches have...

Exploring East Africa on a self-drive safari is one of the most rewarding ways to discover the region’s hidden gems, diverse cultures, and breathtaking landscapes. While Rwanda and Uganda are each fascinating on their own, combining them on a self-drive adventure offers travelers a richer, more diverse, and more affordable safari experience. From gorilla trekking in the misty Volcanoes and...

All along, the Africa is remarked as the best continent in the world for self-drive safaris. With a total number of 55 countries, the continent is renowned for its amazing game viewing safaris within its open savannah national parks in several countries scattered in different regions like eastern, northern, southern and western region. Among all the countries on the...

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...

Gaborone is the capital of Botswana. The place is also lovingly called ‘gabs’ by the locals. The city is located in proximity to the south African border. Let us take a look at what you can do here in this beautiful city. Kgale hill this is one of Botswana’s largest hills which is about one hundred meters in height. The hill is...

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...

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,...