The beauty of this magnificent continent is unparalleled, impressively diverse, and largely underrated. It comprises 54 countries, each with its own stunning array of landscapes, biodiversity, and vibrancy of cultural heritage – not to mention the alluring warmth of its people’s welcome and sense of community. That’s why every encounter in Africa is an exciting and mysterious adventure that creates lasting memories. Prepare to experience the unexpected, the enigmatic, and the magic that awaits you.
“Where are you going, madam?” the lady behind me asked politely. I turned around to find an attractive, middle-aged lady staring at me with tired, droopy eyes awaiting my response. It was around 7.30 pm and we were in a matatu (public transport minivan) leaving the border town between...
A while ago a friend asked where on earth he could take his children to see and touch snow (1) at a reasonably affordable cost, (2) not too far away from his homeland in Kenya, and (3) without climbing a mountain!! With Africa squarely located around the Equator, experiencing snowfall is...
In 2018, to mark the 50th Anniversary of independence, King Mswati III announced that the Kingdom of Swaziland had been renamed as the Kingdom of Eswatini, reflecting the traditional name for the state of eSwatini. And while there were murmurs of discontent from the populace who felt such...
Did you know that the truest source of the longest river in the world, the River Nile, is in Burundi, about 115km outside Bujumbura? And while there’s the officially known ‘true’ source in Uganda, out of Lake Victoria at Jinja, there’s also another ‘truer’ one in Rwanda?! However, the...
Discovering one of the lesser known secrets on Mauritius” Ancient, enigmatic and beautifully exotic, Mauritius is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. While it is part of the African continent, it lies far away in the Indian Ocean, over 1000 km from its nearest...
Addis Ababa, often overlooked as a tourist destination, has emerged as one of the most visited cities in Africa, but not for the reasons you might think. Many travelers find themselves in Addis Ababa as a transit hub, courtesy of Ethiopian Airways, which connects numerous cities across...
Listening keenly to the ex-convict tour guide while sitting in what was formerly a prison dorm Located in Table Bay about 11 km from land, within sight of Cape Town, a visit to the former Prison on Robben Island, is one of the most poignant trips you’ll make into the history of South...
As we approached the entrance, it wasn’t immediately evident that we’d arrived because the thick live fence blocked our view and the rusted white gate gave the impression of a neglected and abandoned compound. As soon as the gate was opened however, and we drove in through towards the...
Imagine an eat-out experience, at the base of a deep valley, surrounded by the rising slopes of browned hills, spotted green by scattered shrubs. The sun is up and the temperatures rising, with the mild breeze carrying mouthwatering aromas, tantalising your appetite as it passes by. To...