The people that call this breakaway republic home quietly go about their business largely free of the devastating breakdown in law and order that continues to affect the country’s south, and makes it a no-go for tourists. Roughly equated to pre-independence British Somaliland, the country has had its own flag,… Continue reading
The experience of seeing Africa’s wildlife icons in their natural habitat cannot be beaten. Each and every one of the continent’s national parks has something special to boast about. However, few safari-goers can resist the allure of catching sight of a big cat (lion, leopard, or cheetah) on the prowl…. Continue reading
Why ask if Guinea-Bissau is safe to visit? Here’s why. Check out images of Guinea-Bissau’s beaches, and you’ll be booking flights. Read up on its recent political history, and you’ll probably be rushing to cancel them. But for the hardened or adventurous traveller (you do need to fall into one… Continue reading
Spend any time on a website dedicated to Africa’s awesome national parks and safari destinations and you’re sure to come across reference to the Big Five (or Big 5). But what are the Big Five? And where doesn’t the phrase come from? I’ll try to answer both questions. I’ll also… Continue reading
One of the biggest stumbling blocks to people visiting Africa’s treasures are safety fears. This guide aims to answer the question is Ethiopia safe to visit. You should then feel confident that travelling to this east African nation isn’t foolhardy or stupid. What is Ethiopia like? If you’ve never visited… Continue reading
Africa has an incredible array of cultural celebrations. They range from tribal gatherings to modern dance and music events. Experience a different side of the continent with what I think are the coolest festivals in Africa. 1. Lake of Stars, Malawi If there’s a better name for a festival I… Continue reading
Often considered the gateway to Africa, at its closest point Morocco lies just nine miles (14 kilometres) south of Spain. With desert, mountains and coast on two fronts, Morocco’s weather is pretty changable. This can make it tricky to work out the best time to visit Morocco. But help is… Continue reading
Ever since Sir David Attenborough famously sat with gorillas in the late 1970s for the BBC, gorilla trekking has topped bucket lists. At the time it was unheard of and a pretty DIY affair. The good news is that seeing wild mountain and lowland gorillas has never been easier. Here… Continue reading
With these fun facts about Africa, I aim to dispel some common misconceptions. They should hopefully guide you into a better understanding of Africa and perhaps lead you to check out a few more of the articles on this site… Fun facts about Africa 1. Africa is not a country… Continue reading
There’s more to Egypt than the Pyramids and Sphinx. A felucca journey down the River Nile is still one of the most evocative out there. And Egypt’s Red Sea coast offers extraordinary diving opportunities. Centuries-old monasteries dot the Sinai Peninsula. Meanwhile, Cairo proudly holds its nickname of ‘the city with… Continue reading
