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“Nothing but breathing the air of Africa, and actually walking through it, can communicate the indescribable sensations.” (William Burchell (English explorer)
Travel Africa – Which African Country Should I Visit?
As an independent tour operator focussing purely on Africa there is one question that I get asked a lot, and that is 'where do you recommend we visit?' Now this is not an easy question to answer! Africa is the second largest continent in the world, comprises 55 different countries and is around 11.7 million square miles in size.
Unique Destinations – Ghana, Malawi or Ethiopia?
We are getting an increasing number of requests to recommend destinations that are either ‘off the beaten track’ or ‘up and coming’.
Every year we see new countries that are wisely trying to capitalise on the worlds desire to travel, and every year it gets easier and easier to find tours to new and exciting destinations.
Here are my current ‘top 3’ places to consider for 2021/22.
What is Premium Overlanding?
For many years overland trucks have been a regular sighting across the continent of Africa. These heavyweight trucks are designed to travel long distances, across all the different terrains as they travel between varying and diverse countries. From lush green areas to deserts to beach to the savannah, there are very few places they can not go.
Packing Like a Pro for Safari
When going on a safari holiday for the first time one of the key considerations is always what to pack? If you are anything like me then there is a high chance you will over-pack by working on the ‘what-if’ principle. Now, I have done around 50+ safaris, and to be honest…I still take too much!! However, I have learnt over time what I need to take and what I am likely to use the most so I have pulled together some of my key thoughts below.
The Rise of Bespoke Solo Travel Blog
The market for solo travel has been regularly growing over the last few years. This solo travel blog explores this growing trend in relation to Africa.
Kafue National Park – Zambia
Kafue - which is located in Zambia, is one of the world’s largest National Parks. It covers an area of around 8,600 square miles (22,400 km2), and is larger than a number of countries including eSwatini (formally Swaziland), Slovenia, the Gambia and Qatar. It is situated in the western part of Zambia, and is about a 3 hour drive from the capital of Lusaka.
