Serengeti vs Kruger: Which Is Better for an African Safari?
The vast Serengeti National Park is famed for hosting the annual migration of an incredible 2 million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle. Kruger National Park is 30% larger than Serengeti, and the only...
Top 10 Best African Luxury Beach Resorts
Africa’s Indian Ocean coastline is superb, an almost continuous succession of white sand, palm trees and turquoise waters. In Kenya and Tanzania in particular, Swahili coastal culture promises...
Can You Climb Kilimanjaro Without a Guide?
You can’t climb Mount Kilimanjaro without a guide. Whether you go for a full Kilimanjaro climb or a day hike on the mountain, you need to be accompanied...
Where To See Hippos in Africa – The 12 Best Places To Go
No African safari would be complete without the distinctive sound of hippos grunting and snorting. And if you’re wondering where to see (and hear) hippos in Africa...
Top 7 Best Bush Camps in Zimbabwe
Our Zimbabwe expert Philip Briggs recently visited several exclusive bush camps in the course of a lengthy trip through the country; here he reports back on...
Botswana vs South Africa: Which Is Better for an African Safari?
Botswana and South Africa are two of Africa’s premier safari destinations, but each offers a different kind of safari experience. There are numerous factors to consider when...
Things You Need To Know Before Climbing Mt Meru in Tanzania
Climbing Mount Meru is a rewarding challenge. It is often done as a warm-up trek for Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain. These iconic landmarks are...
Top 8 Good-value Accommodations in Zimbabwe
Despite its recent political troubles, Zimbabwe remains one of Africa’s safest, friendliest and most affordable travel destinations. It also possesses some stunning highlights, ranging from the iconic...
Top 10 Best Kenyan Islands
Kenya’s mainland coastline is superb, but the islands that ripple out into the Indian Ocean are also some of Africa’s finest. From Lamu and Kiwayu in the north to Chale and the Penguti islands in the south, these ...
20 of the Best & Most Beautiful Cities in Africa
For many people, a holiday in Africa is synonymous with going on safari. And little wonder when you consider that this massive continent supports the world’s most impressive megafauna. But Africa is also home to some fascinating urban...