I loved Hells Gate National Park in Kenya for the simple reason that it provided me with a very different sort of safari experience. And it can for you too! Yes if like me, you want to get a bit closer to the amazing African wildlife than the opportunity sitting in a 4wd often provides […]
Category Archives: Africa
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When most people think of Sudan they certainly do not picture unique, luxury resorts in the desert. More often than not, it’s fearful and negative images they conjure up instead – concerns about safety, security and cleanliness above all. Sitting under a blanket of stars, safe and warm, deep in the desert as the […]
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From the off, can I just reiterate that this is a highly coveted award. I don’t go handing these out willy nilly you know. And it’s clear the competition is tough. Indeed choosing a winner, has been as a result of experiencing the world’s crème de la crème. Yes the stakes are high and the […]
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Deep in the central belt of East Africa, the landlocked country of Uganda is a delight for African travellers. Boasting some incredible wildlife experiences and a warm tropical climate, the lush green landscape you’ll find here can be a relief if you’ve been spending a lot of time in the dry, hot and arid other […]
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It’s not often I return to a country more than once. In fact, it’s basically never. There’s just too much other stuff to see in the world. But once, just once, I had to make an exception and that exception was, of course, for my beloved Ethiopia. Yes here I am, back in the horn […]
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I guess when most people think of Kenya they think of a trip that involves sensational safaris and some crazy African cities. At least I know I did. But away from the wildlife spotting opps (which are sensational btw) and those crazy cities (Nairobi I’m looking at you!) Kenya also boasts a stunning coastline. With […]
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A tiny little country in East Africa, Rwanda nevertheless holds its own in a continent jam-packed full of sensational locations. With some of the friendliest people of all (my arm actually got sore from waving so much!), Rwanda has nevertheless had a chequered and tragic recent history that can’t be ignored. Discovering its story and […]
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Let’s be honest, Australia is a long way from anywhere. And it’s most certainly a long way from Africa, which feels very far away when you’re sat at your computer trying to plan the trip of a lifetime. Trust me, I know! Not very long ago, I was doing just the same in Fremantle, WA, […]
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I have one regret about the time I spent in Tanzania… that it wasn’t longer! This is such a rich and diverse east African country, with so much history and such a fascinating culture, that you’ll struggle to absorb as much as you’d like no matter how long you spend there! In fact, I got […]
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Most famous as the centre of Ethiopia’s rock-hewn churches, Lalibela is a town soaked in magic and mysticism. A small, rural village, an unassuming place set amidst a stunning highland landscape, Lalibela is home to some of the finest UNESCO rock-hewn churches in the world. In true Ethiopian form, these churches sit alongside a unique, […]