Adventure travel in Africa
Congratulations on choosing to travel beyond Johannesburg and Cape Town when in South Africa. These two cities are where most travelers check out but South Africa has so much more to offer. This blog post will focus on an itinerary that involves the best hike in the Drakensberg. Catch up: Things to do in Johannesburg…
Sarova is a brand that caters to every kind of traveler. Beach lovers will find Sarova white sands delightful and those who want luxury in the vibrant city of Nairobi will find comfort in Sarova Stanley. These are only two examples given the vast number of lodges the Sarova brand have ideally positioned in various…
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…
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…