Adventure travel in Africa
WHAT TO EXPECT IN JOHANNESBURG You will land at O.R Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. Language-South Africans speak several languages from Xhosa to Zulu to Sotho but most people speak English in Johannesburg. Currency-The South African Rand. The XE currency app will come in handy here. Money- You can use your credit and debit…
A few weeks ago, we set on an all-girls trip to Diani. Mind you, most of these lovely ladies were meeting for the very first time. This is a short story of how strangers explored Diani for cheap. You too can stop waiting on your friends and live your travel dreams with fellow women that…
I traveled to South Africa in March and I found it to be the best time to visit since it was towards the end of summer. The weather can be very unpredictable during this time but for the most part, it was mild and all the attractions were open. I reckon this is the best…
Is there anyone that does not want to visit South Africa? I had the privilege of traveling across six provinces in Mzansi, as South Africa is fondly known and the rumors you have heard are true, South Africa’s beauty will leave you hypnotised. South Africa is so popular that it’s usually the first African destination…
Kenya is one of the best places to go on safari in the world. I have been to game drives more times than I can count and I know the “must haves” everyone should pack. If you are going to spend a couple of days in the wild and go on game drives while at…
The first time I visited at Olarro Conservancy happened to be my first time staying at a conservancy. As I had mentioned in the previous blog post, Olarro conservancy is part of the Maasai Mara ecosystem and should not be confused with Maasai Mara National park. Both are part of the Mara ecosystem. In this…
The Mara ecosystem is one of the world’s greatest attractions for wildlife, and that’s why every year tonnes of tourists find their way to Kenya to get a taste of the wildlife. Naturally, as a Kenyan, you would expect that I should have been, but in February 2019 was my first time to visit the…
Lamu Island, in my opinion, is a destination fit for relaxation. “Polepole” is a Swahili word that you will hear a lot in Lamu. It means slowly, and that is precisely what Lamu Island is all about. This is a follow-up post from my Lamu island guide and pictures to inspire you to visit Lamu.…
Towards the end of 2018, I found myself traveling solo to Lamu. It was my second time in Lamu Island. My first time in Lamu was in 2017 , and I loved Lamu Island so much, I remember tearing up at Manda Airport as I was leaving. Talk of being such a drama queen. Haha! Here…
It’s possible to travel Kenya without going broke by sticking to your original budget. Here’s six ways to save money when visiting Kenya. 1. off-peak season Did you know traveling to the Kenyan coast in December will cost you as much as it is to visit Dubai? Whatever you do, avoid traveling during the high…