Kenya is one of Africa’s most popular destinations. Birthplace of the safari, it remains one of the best destinations in Africa for safaris. Not only will you find the Big Five in Kenya, but also some of Africa’s top beaches, the spectacle of the Great Wildebeest Migration and Africa’s second… Continue reading
Listen to my short contribution to another podcast, Travel tales from beyond the brochure, where I share my thoughts on Bangladesh as one of the world’s newest nations and as a potential tourist destination. My dulcet tones can be heard from the very beginning! Continue reading
Gabon is a wildlife lover’s paradise – but not how you might think. Located in Africa’s central belt on the Atlantic Ocean, it’s not vast plains that make it a haven for species. Instead, it’s Gabon’s forests, which are home to gorillas, elephants, and chimpanzees. The country also has a… Continue reading
If you really want to stand on the westernmost point of Africa, you’re going to need to book a flight to Cape Verde (also called Cabo Verde), not Senegal. (You might want to try CheapOAir for great deals.) It gives some indication of where this small island nation lies. However,… Continue reading
In all rights, the national parks of Zambia would be just as famous as South Africa’s Kruger or Kenya’s Maasai Mara. But there is an upside to their under-the-radar nature. Even the top national parks in Zambia have visitor numbers substantially down on better known reserves elsewhere in Africa. The… Continue reading
With 25,000 miles (40,000 km) of coastline to choose from, there’s a lot of competition when it comes to the best beaches in Africa. From the tried and tested to hidden gems in little visited corners of the continent, I drill down to my top 10. So whatever your plans,… Continue reading
Is the Democratic Republic of Congo safe to visit as a traveller or tourist? It’s a tricky one. The answer depends on what part of this massive country you intend to visit. But it also depends on your stamina for hard travel. If you’re idea of a good time is… Continue reading
You’ve got to love a country which calls itself ‘land of the dignified’ – the translation of Burkina Faso. Even so, the former French territory of Upper Volta (Haute Volta) is rarely high on holiday wish lists. However, take the time to discover this nation on the fringes of the… Continue reading
Algeria is little visited. This is perhaps mainly because it is overshadowed by easier-to-access Morocco to the west and Tunisia to the east. The legacy of an Islamist insurgency and a resulting civil war also still looms large although a generation ago. Arguably the first war on terror, it may… Continue reading
The Seychelles lie deep in the Indian Ocean. Hundreds of miles east of Kenya and northeast of Madagascar, its islands form Africa’s smallest, richest, and safest nation state. While known for its pristine tropical beaches, there’s far more to the Seychelles than a beach destination alone. Geographically isolated for thousands… Continue reading
