Between the sculpted bulk of Table Mountain lit up in afternoon gold, the smell of braai smoke drifting down a Bo-Kaap lane, and the steady pour of natural wine in a Woodstock bar at 9pm on a Tuesday, Cape Town has no
My journey to Botswana to track wild cheetahs was one of those rich, layered experiences that stays with you long after the safari vehicle stops. I learnt that there is the surface sparkle of “see the cheetahs!” and then there is the
Have you ever imagined seeing an elephant wander across a dry riverbed in a landscape of rock and sand rather than lush jungle? I have, and I finally lived it on a journey to north-western Namibia where the elusive desert-adapted elephants roam.
Have you ever wanted to try something somewhat different, a little wild, and very memorable? Then you should try going on one of the night safaris in Uganda. For me, the idea of venturing into the African bush after dusk in the
Most people picture the turquoise waters of Zanzibar, the beaches of Cape Town, or the Seychelles when they think of Africa’s coast. But there are hundreds of untouched stretches of sand on this huge and varied continent that few travellers ever see.
What do you think of first when you think of an African safari? Sitting high up in a 4×4 with a camera in hand and watching elephants from a distance? Or walking quietly through the bush and feeling the ground beneath your
Gorilla trekking sits high on countless adventure wish lists, yet few travellers realise they can choose between two neighbouring nations, Uganda and Rwanda, for this once‑in‑a‑lifetime meeting with the last mountain gorillas. Both treks promise heart‑pounding encounters, mist‑shrouded jungles, and the deep
When I first heard about community-owned conservancies in Kenya, I was struck by the idea of local people taking back their land and wildlife heritage and turning it into a way to make a living and protect the environment. But the question
In landscape, cultural lifestyle and experience, Lamu Island looks like a world away from the rest of Kenya. The island is a part of the Lamu Archipelago, which consists of several islands tucked in the Indian Ocean. Lamu town itself has an
After living in Nairobi for several years, here are my opinions on life in Kenya. We all know that moving to a new city can be an exciting but also overwhelming experience. As you get ready to start a new life in
So you can work from anywhere in the world. Have you considered Africa? Most people don’t think
Traveling without visa stress feels different. You don’t have to start with embassy websites or long forms
