Africa

South Africa’s City of Gold, Johannesburg, is one of Africa’s most vibrant and exhilarating destinations. And you can visit Johannesburg, South Africa on a budget! With its eclectic mix of culture, cuisine, art and nightlife, Jo’burg has something to offer every type of traveler. Although South Africa can be an expensive destination, savvy travelers know …

South Africa is a country with a rich history and culture, and is home to some of the most iconic landmarks in the world. Each one shares its own facet of a beautiful country. A tour of the landmarks in South Africa is an interesting and immersive journey into the heart of the Rainbow Nation.  …

Morocco’s most popular destination, Marrakech is a beautiful frenzy visitors either love or hate. The UNESCO city with an ancient heritage and French influences captures the imagination with a heady array of sights, smells and flavours. There is no doubt, Marrakech has a reputation for overwhelming first-time visitors. The Red City is a testament that …

Take a city tour of Johannesburg and you will quickly realize the cities most visited attractions have some connection to the apartheid era. However, the Gauteng Province has so much more to offer. We have 5 unmissable day trips from Johannesburg to top your list! Within a couple of hours drive from Johannesburg city, you can …

Morocco is an extraordinary country of vibrant cities, diverse landscapes and fascinating history. While we have so many reasons to visit Morocco, none is more appealing than the fascination with Morocco’s unique cuisine.  From the hustle of the souks in Marrakech to the ancient medina in Fez, colourful spice stalls captivate visitors with their heady …

Chefchaouen. The beautiful “blue city” in the Rif Mountains of northwest Morocco. Vibrant blue-washed buildings nestled into the sloping mountains – at an elevation of 564 m, Chefchaouen boasts enviable vistas of the adjoining valley and beyond. For a small city, there are a lot of things to do in Chefchaouen including easy day trips. …

While there is so much to do in Marrakech, many look to escape further afield to see more of Morocco after a few days. Whether you’re looking for a bit of reprieve from the chaos of the city or don’t have the luxury of travelling further around Morocco, there are plenty of great day trips …

Discover the World’s Best Wildlife and Wilderness Destinations A remote jungle or a region of pristine wilderness. Places where the air is clean, nature still rules, and magnificent landscapes overwhelm us with their majesty and beauty. Today, these destinations are considered some of the most luxurious and unique experiences in the world. With the continuing …

Morocco is as geographically diverse as its cultural influences and the experiences it offers visitors. Morocco, in parts, still provides authentic travel experiences lost to so many destinations. Exuding an old-world, exotic atmosphere; it is not surprising phrases like “sensory overload, overwhelming intensity, vibrant and chaotic” are often used to describe this captivating country. From …

Marrakech has a reputation for overwhelming first-time visitors with its heady atmosphere and sensory overload. We have put together a guide on the best things to do in Marrakech so you don’t get overwhelmed by Morocco’s most popular tourist destination. A city with its own chaotic rhythm, Marrakech also has a surprisingly good dose of razzle …

Getting from Spain to Morocco is quite easy. Especially as there are many flights into Morocco. However, taking the ferry from Spain to Morocco might be a better, faster, and more enjoyable option. Are you arriving by Ferry in Tangier? Spend a few days and discover some incredible Things to do in Tangier. Advantages of …

Morocco is such a unique destination. A country characterised by the diversity of experiences it offers the traveller. Cosmopolitan and ancient cities. A rugged mountainous interior, vast expanses of unending desert and stunning coastlines along the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Morocco has many cross-cultural influences, and while more relaxed than some of its …

Morocco is unique. A country characterised by its geographic diversity and cross-cultural influences. Morocco still epitomises an exotic old-world atmosphere lost to so many destinations. A place where vibrant souks overwhelm first-time visitors with their chaotic rhythm and the heady aromas of spices and local cuisine. At times with an overpowering intensity. Here is a …

The magnificent Panorama Route in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province is one of the continents great natural wonders and one of the world’s most beautiful driving routes. The mountainous escarpment of the Mpumalanga highlands is famed for the stunning views of the Lowveld and some of the province’s most spectacular scenery. Centred around the Blyde River Canyon, …

As the boat slips away from the shore towards the dense papyrus reeds, heading deeper into the Okavango Delta Botswana, thoughts of Africa’s great explorers, Livingstone, Stanely, and Burton, float through your mind. The 4th safest country in Africa, renowned for its staggering natural beauty and wildlife, there are so many unique experiences in Botswana. …

Want to know the best way to get from Marrakech to Fez? – Drive; the long way round, via all Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert.  The Perfect Guide for a Drive Morocco Itinerary. Know what to pack for a Moroccan road trip with our complete Morocco Packing List. Getting from Marrakech to Fez. The …

Sometimes a single image can captivate the imagination so much; a person is compelled to see this place for themselves. Kolmanskop Ghost Town in Namibia is such a place. Many have been motivated to seek out the small abandoned diamond-mining town of Kolmaskop, swallowed by the Namib Desert because of a single image. Kolmanskop Ghost …

Safari, an experience as synonymous with the wild endure of nature as with incomparable luxury. The desire to be immersed in the unpredictability of nature in its most elemental while indulging in the effusive comforts of a luxury African safari lodge. A romanticised notion of the classic, time-honoured safari experience? Far from it. The traditional …

There is no doubt that Kruger National Park is one of South Africa’s premier game reserves. It is also one of the most uniquely accessible self-drive safari reserves in the world. Planning a Self Drive Safari in Kruger National Park South Africa is one of the premier African safari destinations. When we started planning a …

nThambo Tree Camp Lodge encompasses the complete luxury African safari experience without the high price tag. Much like her sister camp, Africa on Foot, nThambo Tree Camp prides itself on being eco-friendly but the main focus here is intimate yet affordable luxury safari. nThambo Tree Camp nThambo has taken its cue from some of the …