Mountain gorilla trekking, bird watching, classic game drives, nature walks, cultural experiences, hiking, and lakeside relaxation—these are just some of the ways to spend your vacation in Rwanda. The country has experienced a dynamic transformation since the tragic genocide that took place in 1994. Memorials are scattered throughout the country, but the people of the “Land of a Thousand...
Kenya has no shortage of places to visit. With so much variation in its geography, there are a lot of spectacular areas in the country. Here are what I consider to be the top 5 places to visit in Kenya:
1. Masai Mara – Famous for its safaris, the Masai Mara is one of the most popular places to visit...
When planning your first trip to Morocco, there are a lot of options for where you can go. While the best cities to visit are in traveling distance from one another, keep in mind that distances can be far and transportation is not always fast, clean, or reliable. With that said, the top places to visit in Morocco are:
Marrakech...
Visit the historic town of Siwa and see the beauty of the isolated land located in the western part of Egypt in Southern African tours. Located around 550 km from the city of Cairo, this is a beautiful stretch of land around 80 km long and 20km wide. This is one of the most secluded settlements in Egypt and...
Namibia has an extensive Atlantic coastline. And whereas this coastline includes hundreds of miles of golden beach sand, the country’s enormous size relative to its small population (second least densely populated country in the world) has meant most beaches are desolate with virtually no infrastructure or service.
Of course, such remote beaches far removed from civilization may be just what...
If you do love wildlife adventures, bird watching in Africa is one of the best things to do while on holiday. The African continent hosts a good number of birds. Most birders visit in the most scenic destinations of both East Africa and southern African countries. Here are the top 5 destinations that the first hand tourists shouldn’t miss...
Planning to go on a safari to Congo? If you are looking for a place to visit near Kinshasa, the Livingstone falls is just a stone throw away from you. The Livingstone Falls, also known as the “Chutes de Livingstone” in French was named after the Explorer David Livingstone and comprises of a sequence of rapids on the lower...
Avid Star Wars fans know that there are many Star Wars filming locations in Tunisia. Many of the scenes from the six films were shot in the desert regions in the country. When you are visiting Tunisia, you can go to a lot of the places where the movies were filmed and see things like the Dune Sea first-hand.
Most...
The Seychelles is an expansive archipelago east of mainland Africa and north of Madagascar. With over 115 islands, Seychelles has a beach for virtually every traveler’s preference. The largest island, Mahe, alone has more than 75 excellent beaches.
Probably due to its remote location and the enormous distance between the islands on each end of the archipelago, Seychelles beaches have...