The Ultimate Namibia Travel Guide
> Why Namibia Should Be on Your Travel List Namibia is not your typical African destination. It’s quieter. More open. More raw, and far, far fewer tourists. This is a place where you can drive for hours without seeing another vehicle. Where landscapes stretch endlessly. Where the experience feels less like a trip and more […]
Everything You Need to Know About Etosha National Park
> Where Is Etosha National Park? Etosha National Park lies in northern Namibia and is one of Africa’s most accessible and rewarding safari destinations. At its heart is the vast Etosha Pan, a massive salt flat so large it can be seen from space. It stretches for over 100 km and covers a significant portion […]
Complete Guide To Skeleton Coast National Park, Namibia
> Where Is Skeleton Coast National Park? Skeleton Coast National Park lies along the remote northwest coastline of Namibia, where the vast Namib Desert meets the icy Atlantic Ocean. Stretching for hundreds of kilometers, this protected area is one of Africa’s most isolated and least-visited national parks, making it ideal for travelers seeking raw, untouched […]
Ultimate guide to trekking with mountain gorillas and chimps
> Africa’s gorillas and chimpanzees have captivated wildlife lovers from across the globe since the early 1900s. Since then, travellers have flocked to the region for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be in the presence of our closest animal ancestors Gorillas and chimps: A history of trekking Africa’s gorillas and chimpanzees have captivated wildlife lovers from […]
Best one day experiences around Mount Kilimanjaro
> Trekking Mount Kilimanjaro isn’t the only great travel experience you can have in Tanzania. Tanzania is home to Africa’s best safari parks, best beaches, best treks, and in our opinion, best chimpanzee experience. Just be warned that you may not have the time or budget to tick all of these big attractions off after your […]
Ultimate African Tipping Guide
> The Essential Tipping Guide for Your African Adventure Unlike Australia, many countries in Africa have a tipping culture. This can be confronting, confusing, and, quite bluntly, a pain. How much should I tip? Who do I tip? When do I tip? And will I offend someone if I don’t tip enough? That’s why we wrote this guide—to […]
A comprehensive cost breakdown of your Mount Kilimanjaro trek
> Key take aways: US$1,000 – $1,100pp: Average cost of permits & national park fees. These are fixed costs that cannot be avoided. Accommodation before & after your trek is another major driver of cost. Budget accommodation costs approx. US$15 – $50pp/day Mid-range accommodation costs approx. US$75 – $200pp/day Luxury accommodation costs approx. US$200+pp/day Group size is another major driver […]
A beginners guide on the best time of year to go on an African safari
> Key takeaways: East African safari: best between July – September or January – March. If you want to avoid the crowds, go in June. Southern African safari: best between May – October. Temperatures across Africa are very pleasant, mostly ranging from 10 – 20 in winter and 15 – 30 in summer. You will […]
The best safari parks in Botswana and when to visit
> Botswana is one of the safest and best countries to go on safari, and is a popular safari destination because it offers a variety of experiences including boat, walking, jeep, and fully immersive and movable tented camp safaris. Due to the accessible nature of safaris in Botswana, it is popular with senior travellers, and […]
The best Kenyan safari parks and when to visit
> The safari industry in Kenya is very well-established and safe, favoured by many international travellers, in particular those seeking to see the Great Migration in the Masai Mara Conservation Reserve. Some other great safari parks in the country are Amboseli, Tsavo, Sambura and Lake Nakuru. Here is a breakdown of our picks for the […]