April 5, 2012 | Johan | Destinations, Madagascar | No Comments
Antananarivo or, as the locals call it, Tana, is a major touristic destination and capital city of the island of Madagascar. In the recent years Madagascar has become a popular destination in South Eastern Africa: the island’s unique fauna with numerous endemic species attracts more and more nature lovers. But it would a pity to get to know the island’s lemurs, its beautiful beaches and tr... [read more]
TAGS: Ambohimanga, lemurs, Rova March 25, 2012 | Belinda | Budget, Destinations, Seychelles, Travel Interests | No Comments
A destination worthy of a future king and queen, the Seychelles are best known for their pleasant climate, tranquil waters and superb beaches. Situated off the coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean, this archipelago came to be associated with luxurious beach vacations, where picture perfect nature, privacy, five star amenities and the hospitality of the locals create the ideal combination. But d... [read more]
TAGS: guest houses, self-catering, villas March 12, 2012 | Johan | Adventure, Tours, Travel Interests | No Comments
With a great variety of landscapes and thousands of kilometres of scenic shoreline, Africa makes a brilliant cruise destination. Neighbouring both the warm Indian Ocean and the history-infused Mediterranean, Africa is even more fascinating and mysterious when seen from the sea. Maybe not as popular as the Caribbean Sea, Africa is considerably more diverse in terms of landscapes and attractions... [read more]
TAGS: Maghreb, safari, South African Coast 
Antananarivo or, as the locals call it, Tana, is a major touristic destination and capital city of the island of Madagascar. In the recent years Madagascar has become a popular destination in South Eastern Africa: the island’s unique fauna with numerous endemic species attracts more and more nature lovers. But it would a pity to get to know the island’s lemurs, its beautiful beaches and tropical flowers without getting a taste of its city life. These popular attractions in Antananarivo w... [read more]
A destination worthy of a future king and queen, the Seychelles are best known for their pleasant climate, tranquil waters and superb beaches. Situated off the coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean, this archipelago came to be associated with luxurious beach vacations, where picture perfect nature, privacy, five star amenities and the hospitality of the locals create the ideal combination. But don’t feel discouraged: the beauty of Seychelles is not entirely reserved for the rich and famous: ... [read more]
With a great variety of landscapes and thousands of kilometres of scenic shoreline, Africa makes a brilliant cruise destination. Neighbouring both the warm Indian Ocean and the history-infused Mediterranean, Africa is even more fascinating and mysterious when seen from the sea. Maybe not as popular as the Caribbean Sea, Africa is considerably more diverse in terms of landscapes and attractions. The following African cruise itineraries will hopefully give you an idea of what I mean:North Af... [read more]
This is not the first time we mention or feature Serengeti National Park in Tanzania on our blog. But the park is so unique in its unspoiled wilderness and hosts such an incredible number of animals that one cannot afford to miss it. Allegedly the most popular attraction in Tanzania, Serengeti is closely connected with another of Africa’s big parks, the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. However, in today’s guide to Serengeti National Park I will only concentrate on some basic fact... [read more]
Vast and mysterious, Africa would take a lifetime to explore in all its richness and diversity. But unfortunately for today’s travellers, even a sabbatical year of travelling represents a luxury that not many can afford. There’s no reason to panic, however. With some smart and carefully planned itineraries, you’ll be able to have to best of Africa’s nature, landscapes and culture in just a few weeks’ time. So here come my suggestions for 5 amazing African itineraries:The Nile a... [read more]
Taking your kids to an African adventure has all the chances to become one of the most inspired decisions you ever made. South Africa has hardly any rival in terms of biodiversity, not to mention the superb beaches one can find in this country. Making your vacation as kids-friendly as possible is also quite an easy task: with numerous national parks and hundreds of safari offers to choose from, your kids will never get bored. And the good news is that, in addition to the safari tours (which ... [read more]
Africa is a terrific place for those willing to discover its architecture. While in the big cities you can find more conventional buildings, skyscrapers, European-style churches and mosques (most of which can be found in North Africa) in the least urban areas of Africa true marvels of architecture are waiting to be admired and photographed. So get ready to walk the least beaten paths of African tourism and discover the unusual architecture in Africa:Great Mosque of DjennéMade of mud and... [read more]
Morocco will often seem like a place out of this world to the occidental traveller. The country is famous for its Islamic architecture, beaches, mountains, oasis, as well as the proud Berber tribes living at the limits of the desert. Morocco is also a fabulous place for shopping: if you’re looking for goods like carpets, fabrics, tiles or pottery, Morocco’s markets are the ideal place. Actually, the country’s traditional markets (souks) offer a memorable experience: from the fragrant f... [read more]
With some of the largest, longest rivers in the world running through hundreds of miles of wilderness, Africa represents an unbeatable white water rafting destination. A rafting excursion along the Nile or Zambezi rivers in Africa announces to be not only adventurous and challenging, but also filled with all kinds of discoveries and revelations regarding the continent’s abundant wildlife and natural splendours. So whether you are in search for the ultimate challenge or you are just prospec... [read more]
If you ever wish to spice up a golf vacation with some adventure and amazing landscapes, then you should know that South Africa is the place to go. The country has a long tradition in golf and is home to some of the most scenic golf courses in the whole world - not to mention the fact that Africa is the only place where one can experience a golfing safari (which represents a 2 in 1, thrilling combination of a safari trip and a golf vacation). Another great advantage of South Africa in genera... [read more]
