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In-Depth Namibia Travel Guide: What’s it Like to Travel in Namibia?
…the Caprivi Strip, which is isolated from many of the main tourist activities. Somewhere that’s much easier to visit, however, is the Tropic of Capricorn! Most visitors end up driving past the iconic Tropic of Capricorn sign while driving around Namibia, and fortunately, it’s marked on Google Maps, so you won’t have to worry about missing it. Shortly after sunrise in Sossusvlei Namibia is the Perfect Introduction to Africa Travel If you’re dreaming of travelling in Africa but have no…
The Ultimate Guide to Vaccines for Travel
…Asia, and South America. Most travellers will get this vaccine. Yellow Fever is present in tropical Africa and South America. You will probably be required to show a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate to enter certain countries if you are traveling from an infected area. If you’re going to be travelling in Africa or South America, this is likely an essential — you won’t be let in unless you can prove you’ve had your shot. I was worried about getting my yellow…
The Cost of Travel in Mozambique: My 2024 Budget Breakdown
Mozambique marked my first foray in Sub-Saharan Africa and I couldn’t have chosen a better destination to start with. I spent a full month travelling across this country, and now? I’m fully obsessed with Mozambique. I can’t stop talking about how hard I’ve fallen for the beaches, the people, the sealife, the food, and the laid-back way of life. This is one of my favourite countries on the planet and I’m so excited to start sharing why. But first, let’s talk…
Why You Need to Take a Game Drive in Swaziland/eSwatini
…I had seen my first rhinos. Even though I’d read it was practically guaranteed I’d see some, I was astounded to see them so early on in the drive. Hlane Royal National Park, and in fact, all of Swaziland, is held up as a rhino conservation success story in Africa. Since 1992, just three rhinos have been poached in Swaziland, compared to an average of at least two per day in South Africa’s Kruger National Park. Swaziland’s rhino protection is unmatched by…
8 Reasons Why I Fell in Love With Cape Town
…not ready to declare Cape Town my favourite city in the world yet, it still managed to rocket into my top ten on just my first visit. It’s got some of everything: great wine, delicious food, mountains to climb, beaches to lie on, PENGUINS, picnics If you haven’t been yet, you should totally go. Related Articles on South Africa 🇿🇦 23 Wonderful Things to Do in Cape Town 🥾 Hiking Lions Head: A South Africa Highlight Save this to Pinterest…
Stepping Back in Time in Mbabane
Swaziland felt different. Within minutes of touching down at the airport in Manzini, I felt welcomed. I felt at ease. I felt safe. That wasn’t what I had been expecting at all. I was obsessed with this makeshift baggage reclaim at the airport The Kingdom of eSwatini is squished up between Mozambique and South Africa, and is one of the smallest countries in Africa; similar in size to Slovenia. It makes exploring the country super-easy, as you can drive from one end of…
How To Spend Two Weeks in Tanzania: An Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
…Tanzania’s northern circuit and ends at the pristine tropical white-sand beaches of East Africa’s most beautiful island archipelago. A Two-Week Overview of Tanzania Arusha: 3 days Lake Manyara: 1 day Ngorongoro Crater:1 day Serengeti: 2 days Mt. Kilimanjaro: 1 day Stone Town: 2 days Nungwi Beach: 1 day Dar es Salaam: 2 days Welcome to Tanzania! And welcome to Arusha! You’ll kick off your travels in this lively city. Marius Dobilas/Shutterstock Day One: Arrive in Arusha (Explore the City) Arusha…
The Cost of Travel in Uganda: A Detailed Budget Breakdown
Otherwise known as the “Pearl of Africa”, Uganda has so much to offer. It might be a bit less touristy and sought-after compared to its popular neighbours Kenya and Tanzania, but that’s part of its charm. When it comes to scenery, culture, wildlife, adventure, and people, Uganda hits the right notes every time. I visited Uganda on vacation while living in Tanzania, and I didn’t really know what to expect. But I was quickly drawn in by how comfortable I…
What’s it Like to Travel in Mozambique?
Mozambique is my new favourite country. Before I arrived, I had no idea what to expect from this little-visited Southern African spot and if I’m being honest, I was filled with trepidation. I had zero experience travelling Sub-Saharan Africa and the prospect of taking my first steps into the region (and doing so alone) was intimidating. Especially because when I started researching travel in Mozambique online, I quickly realised just how few travel bloggers have been to Mozambique, how few trip reports there are,…
Seals, Swakopmund, and the Skeleton Coast
…make money from these wild surroundings, you can bet they’re already offering it to tourists. I can imagine peeing myself with excitement over this town had I been on a multi-month overland trip across Africa, where joys like these had been rare. But as it was, I’d left Europe less than a week ago, so I wasn’t quite as enamoured with the prospect of a decent curry as everyone else was. But Swakopmund was pretty. So, if it wasn’t the comforts and it wasn’t the adventure sports that brought me…
Desperately Seeking Elephants at Etosha National Park
…seeing any animals beyond the common antelopes and zebra. Etosha is the largest salt pan in Africa: a dry, arid part of a dry, arid country, and that’s why practically all of the animal action takes place at its waterholes. It makes sense: when it doesn’t rain for months on end, these waterholes are the sole sources of water for animals; when it’s wet, water gathers in puddles all over the park, so there’s no reason for animals to risk their lives and head out in the open. The rains…