Visiting Zambia for the first time as a young radio journalist-cum-travel writer many years back, I discovered what I today – with all of southern and east Africa in my backpack – still regard as my favourite safari destination. I found myself laughing at the number of leopards I saw, caught up in a Zambezi […]

Zanzibar – where you can kick off your hiking boots and shake off the safari dust. It’s been an amazing week. Unforgettable. Your memory cards are full of the animals of the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater or the view from the top of Africa’s highest peak – Mount Kilimanjaro. Tanzania has taken your breath away and […]

Africa is made up of a multitude of unique destinations, which are filled with adventure, enlightening cultural interactions and opportunities for bonding and learning as a family. We know that planning your next vacation can be stressful so here are a few quick pointers to help you plan the perfect family vacation in Africa. The […]

Are you thinking of taking on this gentle giant? When it comes to summiting Kili, the number one question on everyone’s mind is: “Just how difficult is it to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro?” Closely followed by: “Am I up for the journey, I must be crazy?” It’s 6am when you reach the summit. Your heart is […]

There’s so much more to travelling in Africa than can be captured on social media. For one, there isn’t one unifying experience of this diverse continent and its diversity of landscapes, cultures and wildlife makes travelling here special. Still, Instagram is where many travellers go to find inspiration, and there’s nothing better than a gorgeous […]

Game drives, khaki clothing, and sundowners overlooking the savannah: these elements of a safari are essential, but they aren’t unique. That’s not a bad thing — after all, that’s what makes it a safari! — but for travellers who like thinking outside the box, it’s a starting point rather than the entire experience. Here are […]