The Best Places in Africa to See Elephants
Seeing elephants in the wild, in Africa, for the first time is out of this world. It’s a completely humbling…
How To Visit the Devil’s Pool, Victoria Falls
Heard about the Devil’s Pool Victoria Falls, on the Zambia side? Swimming in the Devil’s Pool is one of the…
24 Fun Things To Do In Moshi, Tanzania
Moshi is a city that lies in the foothills of the mighty Mt. Kilimanjaro. So here are my suggestions on the best things to do in Moshi.
20 Awesome Things To Do in Arusha, Tanzania
It’s no secret that Tanzania is one of my favourite countries in Africa to visit. So here are my personal recommendations on the best things to do in Arusha.
Swimming With Whale Sharks in Tofo, Mozambique
Tofo, Mozambique is a magical little place. An 8-hour drive from the capital Maputo, Praia do Tofo (pronounced ‘tofu’) in…
What to Wear in Zanzibar & Other Cultural Considerations
There’s been a lot of talk on social media recently, mostly from Zanzibar locals who are upset with the way…
The Best Botswana Safaris – 3 Incredible Itineraries
Safaris to Botswana are out of this world. The Telegraph even named Botswana ‘the BEST safari in Africa‘ and I’d…
Backpacking Zanzibar on a Budget: Everything You Need to Know
I’ve been backpacking Zanzibar on a budget many times over the last 11 years. It’s one of my favourite places…
The Best Things to Do in Stone Town, Zanzibar
Let’s start with a little bit of history (if you’re just here for the best things to do in Stone…
English to Swahili: Useful Words & Phrases for Travel in East Africa
If you’re travelling in East Africa, Swahili is a useful language to know, so I have written an English to…
How to Get Your Tanzania Visa & Entry Requirements Explained
Most nationalities need a visa to enter Tanzania. Your Tanzania visa also includes entry to the islands of Zanzibar. Many…
How To Get Visas for Kenya & Entry Requirements Explained
Most nationalities need visas for Kenya travel and Kenya has 6 types of visa for visitors. I will explain who…
The Best African Gifts (For People Who Love Africa)
The Best Gifts for People Who Love Africa & Travel Africa Art Prints Africa Themed Clothing We donate 10% of…
What It’s Really Like to Travel With Rock My Adventure
Ever wondered what Rock My Adventure tours are really like? I’ve often tried to capture the spirit of Rock My…
15 Things to Know Before You Visit Benin: Voodoos and Voodon’ts
Benin in West Africa is probably most famous for being the home of the Vodun or Vodou (more commonly known…
Climbing Kilimanjaro: How to Prepare & My Tips for Reaching the Top
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro was one of the reasons I wanted to travel to Africa in the first place. I’ve since…