Africa
Kenya Safari Holidays: How to Plan a Top Trip
It’s a once in a lifetime trip isn’t it? The sort of adventure that people dream about for decades and have on their bucket list for years. Yes, Kenya safari holidays are up there with all the time great experiences you can have in this incredible planet of ours. And even though I’m a huge […]
The 55 Best Things to Do in Africa
My personal travel favourite.. the great continent of Africa still has a magical allure for most wanderers. With so little of it well-explored, the diversity and the different sort of experience Africa can provide the adventurous with, is unparalleled in my opinion. And all the more rich and alluring for it I say! From the […]
The Best Time to Visit Namibia & Other Top Tips
Oh my oh my, well what can I say, Namibia has to be one of the best countries in Africa to travel if you’re into, well anything really – wildlife, deserts, road tripping, photography, extreme sports, spectacular scenery… just about everything you go to Africa for! It took me 5 trips to Africa to finally […]
The Top Things to Do in Botswana
If you’re looking to spot some amazing wildlife in Africa, then you’d be hard pushed to find a better destination than Botswana. Located in Southern Africa and sparsely populated, this huge country boasts some incredible national parks and a huge array of wildlife, from elephants to lions, hippos to giraffes. Being both a stable and […]
The 15 Safest Countries in Africa to Travel
Well well well the safest countries in Africa to travel, I have set myself up for a fall here haven’t I?! Because where do you start? And come to think of it, where do you end? And how do you risk not getting a backlash in the process? Well, I’ve given it a good go […]
Things To Do in Mozambique: The Highlights
A land that is pretty far off the tourist track in Africa, Mozambique occupies the Southeastern corner of the continent and is therefore often overlooked by those motoring up from South Africa either through Namibia to Vic Falls or through Botswana to East Africa. As such, this hidden coastal gem has remained delightfully free of […]
The Best Time to Visit Kruger & Cape Town
What a wild and wonderful country South Africa is – not only does it boast the epic city of Cape Town within its boundaries, but also the mighty safari destination of Kruger too. In between, there’s a whole heap of beaches and mountains… not to mention the 2 separate kingdoms of Swaziland, now known as […]
9 Amazing Places to Visit in Namibia
There’s no question it’s one of the most photogenic countries in the world, with some of the most jaw-dropping scenery I’ve ever encountered, yes Namibia is undoubtedly one of Africa’s best travel gems. Gifted with by expansive deserts, flanked by a wild coastline and known to be one of the most sparsely populated countries on […]
How Much Does Travel in Ethiopia Cost?
“How much does travel in Ethiopia cost?” is a question I get asked a lot, like, a lot! And the answer I always give is “well it depends.” And it does depend. Totally and utterly depends on a huge variety of features. So while I honestly always want to try and give an accurate answer, […]
Staring into Swaziland, But How Deep Should We Go?
Countries that have different cultural values to our own present the traveller with an amazing opportunity to learn and witness something else, something “other”, but this can also come with its own set of moral dilemmas to navigate. And while, to some people, this may sound either boring, complicated, or both; for me, it’s exactly […]
