It can be huge, life-changing decision to uproot yourself from home and venture halfway across the world to start somewhere new, and for Katie Carlson that somewhere was Kigali, Rwanda. Originally from Vancouver, Katie first found the beauty of Rwanda on an exploratory trip for...
Many equate Kenya with the picturesque Masai Mara and its wild animals, but the tropical coast is lesser-known. I’ve travelled the country extensively and, to me, the exotic Lamu archipelago – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – typifies the ultimate “east” of East Africa. A few...
Observing wildlife from horseback is like having your own big screen in the bush, this is high definition game viewing at its best. Add the thrill of cantering through sparkling waters alongside giraffes and zebras and you're talking adventure to the max! The Okavango Delta is...
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 you’re contentedly tired. But you’re not...
We've sourced information from various travelers who recently went on honeymoon trips to Africa, and have come up with the best itinerary to ensure you'll have an enjoyable, worry-free vacation. Africa can be a crazy place and it's recommended that you use a reputable travel guide...
Back in July, we recommended you check out some of Europe's less obvious cities; now, here are nine underrated African cities you might like to consider. While these are perhaps not all recommended for first time travelers to the continent (see here for the best...