Mozambique has risen phoenix-like from the ashes of civil war in the 1980s and 90s to become one of southern Africa’s most exciting destinations. It still has some way to go as a fully-fledged safari destination. But for beaches, diving, heritage, and culture Mozambique already shines bright. When it comes… Continue reading
Individual national weather round ups are great (and you’ll find plenty appearing on the pages of these guides). However, regional breakdowns are also useful in the early stages of planning or if you’re considering a tour through multiple countries. In these instances, you’re going to need a broader look at… Continue reading
The Great Wildebeest Migration, also known simply as the Great Migration, is one of the largest annual migrations on planet Earth. Around 1.2 million wildebeest, alongside 300,000 zebra and 400,000 gazelle make the journey across east Africa’s Serengeti-Maasai Mara ecosystem. They are shadowed all the way by lion, cheetah and… Continue reading
When it rains in Guinea it really rains. Roads quickly become impassable and pretty much everything comes to a halt. It’s therefore vital to know the best time to visit Guinea. I reveal all right here. The seasons in Guinea As you may have guessed from the introduction, Guinea has… Continue reading
Zimbabwe’s main attractions are its 47,000 square kilometres of national parks and reserves, together with Victoria Falls, the world’s largest cascades. But when to visit them? There is no terrible time to visit Zimbabwe. That being said, the best time to visit Zimbabwe depends in some part on what your… Continue reading
South Africa is one of the top countries for first time visits to mainland Africa. Even I find it hard to resist the continued allure of the country. Its range of attractions is massive. There are city sights of Cape Town and Gqeberha, the legacy of Nelson Mandela to explore,… Continue reading
It’s fitting that mainland Africa’s smallest nation is named after its river. Because the River Gambia plays a central role in the life of the country. It occupies much of the country as well. Its borders with Senegal wobble to and fro echoing the river’s passage towards the sea. But… Continue reading
The east African nation of Uganda has attracted tourists, including none other than Queen Elizabeth II, for decades. And no wonder, for its landscapes make it one of the region’s most diverse countries. The Rwenzori Mountain range, home to gorillas, sweeps down into authentic Big Five country. In turn, these… Continue reading
Something that worried me in the past was whether it’s okay to travel during Ramadan to Muslim countries. I needn’t have worried, but there are certain things to keep in mind if you plan to do the same yourself. What exactly is Ramadan? Ramadan is the ninth month in the… Continue reading
What is the best time to visit Namibia? You’ll need to know if you’re to experience the country at its best. There is an irony in the fact that one of Africa’s newest nations contains one of its oldest cultures. The Khoisan (once derogatively called bushmen) have inhabited the harsh… Continue reading
