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…
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…
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…
Kenya vs Tanzania – Which is the Best Country to Visit?
Kenya vs Tanzania, which country do I choose? Which one is better? I get asked this a lot, especially when…
The Complete Guide to Gorilla Trekking in Uganda & Rwanda
I might be one of the luckiest people on earth for the fact that I’ve been gorilla trekking (sometimes called…
10 Unique Places to Visit in Northern Kenya
In Kenya, most travellers will usually only get as far as Samburu National Park, but there is another whole world…
How Much Does it Cost to Travel in Tanzania? How to Budget for Your Trip
Whenever anyone asks me what my favourite African country is, I usually say Tanzania. Whilst I love pretty much every…
17 Incredible Things To Do in Uganda
Uganda, is in my opinion, one of the best countries in Africa and I fell in love with it the second I crossed the border from Kenya.
Backpacking Africa: My Top Travel Tips (After 11 Years of Travelling the Continent)
So you’ve decided to take a trip to Africa! That’s awesome! Africa is the most incredible place on the planet…
A Guide to Taking the Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar Ferry
I absolutely love taking the Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar ferry and have taken it many times! More than I…
A Magical Kenya Itinerary – Safaris, Cities & Beaches
Kenya is an incredible and diverse country, perfect for an introduction to African travel. Kenya is one of those countries…
How to Find a Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Safari (to suit your budget)
Tanzania is the ultimate safari destination. And a safari in the Serengeti National Park (Tanzania’s first and most famous national…
The 25 Best Places in Africa for Solo Travellers
Solo travel in Africa is an incredibly rewarding and awesome experience, but it’s always a bit daunting when you are…
Tipping on Kilimanjaro: Everything You Need to Know
How much to tip when you are climbing Kilimanjaro always seems to be something people are unsure about. The more…
How to Get Around Tanzania By Local Transport
You may be wondering how to travel around Tanzania? Is there local transport? Is it easy to get around? Do…
The Ultimate Kilimanjaro Packing List – Clothing, Shoes & Equipment
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, which has an altitude of 5,895 m (19,341 ft) above sea level, is the most challenging…