January, September, October and November are names of months, but they’re also names that proliferate when you open the Cape Town telephone directory. This is because these citizens happen to be the descendants of slaves in the Cape during the 17th century, when Dutch settlers tried to eradicate their slaves’ pasts and identities, beginning with …
Going on safari is a popular bucket list item, and for good reason. Seeing some of the world’s most exotic creatures in their natural habitat is thrilling, and makes for a more interesting holiday than sipping cocktails on a Spanish beach. If you’ve always dreamed of going on safari, you’ve probably considered which African country to visit. Kenya? Tanzania? …
South Africa. Many words can be used to describe this incredible country. Breath-taking landscapes, stunning ocean views, majestic wildlife and cities full of unique characters. With so much to do how would someone narrow it down? Here are some ideas to get you on your way. Dive with Great White Sharks Sharks are scary. However, …
I just recently got back from a wonderful safari trip in South Africa and was so mystified about what I experienced and what I saw, that I felt compelled to share my experiences. Thoughts rushed through my head when my husband announced he had just bought two airline tickets to South Africa as a surprise …
Exploring Kenya We’ve loved every inch of our travels in Kenya. From the wild expanse of the Masai Mara, to the bustling metropolis of Nairobi. The people, wildlife, beaches and beauty of Kenya make it a favorite of travelers looking for adventure in East Africa. Globetrotters have just released a safari guide for Kenya, that is worth …
I cam across two great articles this morning that I thought were worth sharing. Tanzania’s continued commitment to it’s tourism – both local and domestic sets a very good example for it’s neighbouring countries. Well done Tanzania! Govt Touts Domestic Tourism Tanzania: Govt Touts Domestic Tourism. 28 January 2013. THE government has called upon …
I just recently got back from a wonderful safari trip in South Africa and was so mystified about what I experienced and what I saw, that I felt compelled to share my experiences. Thoughts rushed through my head when my husband announced he had just bought two airline tickets to South Africa as a surprise …
If you’re looking for a top destination that has great weather all year round, plenty of entertainment and everything you need to make a holiday one to remember, then Sharm el Sheikh would make the perfect destination-of-choice for your holiday this year! Temperature You’ll be pleased to hear that the temperature in Sharm el Sheikh …
If you want to relax, but the usual Turkey and Egypt seem to be a little boring, European resorts are too mawkish and calm for you, while for Mexico and Brazil the climate is too humid, you can consider the variant of travelling to Africa. The continent has every chance to be your …
With this blog we want to share some of the top travel tips and adventures that we’ve had while travelling in Africa. We’ll include different routes to travel, updates on what’s happening in different countries, top campsites and hotels that we’ve enjoyed as well as featuring our readers top experiences. Please send us suggestions and …