Africa Travel Guides: Safaris, Gorillas, Visas, Health, Food and Itineraries
Practical Africa travel guides: planning a first safari, the Great Migration, gorilla trekking, visas, health, safety, food, languages and sample itineraries.
Fun facts about AfricaFifty surprising, checked facts about Africa: geography, wildlife, history, languages and culture, from the Sahara to Madagascar.
Africa with kidsPlanning a family trip to Africa: malaria-free safaris, family-friendly camps, age limits for gorillas and walking safaris, and the best fa…
African foodA friendly guide to African food: jollof, injera, tagine, bobotie, ugali, piri-piri chicken and more, region by region, with what to try fi…
Best time to visit AfricaWhen to visit Africa: the best months for safaris, gorillas, the Great Migration, beaches, Morocco, Egypt and the islands, region by region.
Botswana, Victoria Falls and ZambiaA 12-day Southern Africa safari: the Okavango Delta, Chobe, Victoria Falls and South Luangwa or Hwange.
Africa’s desertsHow to visit Africa’s deserts: the Sahara in Morocco, Egypt and Tunisia, Namibia’s dunes, the Kalahari, when to go and what to pack.
Egypt in ten daysA ten-day Egypt itinerary: Cairo and Giza, a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, Abu Simbel and optional Red Sea days.
Festivals and events in AfricaAfrica’s great festivals and natural events: Timkat, Meskel, the Gnaoua festival, Abu Simbel’s sun festival, the Sardine Run, whale season …
Gorilla trekkingHow gorilla trekking works: Rwanda vs Uganda, permits, fitness, what to wear, the rules on the trek, the best season and how to book.
Honeymoon in AfricaThe best honeymoon ideas in Africa: safari and beach combinations, island escapes, desert camps and when to go.
How to plan your first safariPlan your first African safari: choosing a country and season, camps vs lodges, budget, what is included, how long to go and how to book sa…
Is Africa safe to visit?How to think about safety in Africa: why it depends on the country and region, how to read travel advisories, and practical safety tips.
Kenya and Tanzania in two weeksA two-week East Africa itinerary: Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Zanzibar, with when to go and how to get between them.
The languages of AfricaAn introduction to Africa’s languages: the main language families, widely spoken languages, colonial languages and handy phrases for travel…
HealthHealth basics for travel in Africa: malaria prevention, yellow fever certificates, routine vaccines, water and food, altitude and travel in…
Morocco in ten daysA ten-day Morocco itinerary: Marrakech, the Atlas, the Sahara at Merzouga, Fes and Chefchaouen, with travel times and tips.
Responsible travel in AfricaHow to choose ethical wildlife experiences in Africa: what to avoid (cub petting, elephant rides), what to support, and how your money help…
Gorillas and chimpsA ten-day primate itinerary through Rwanda and Uganda: gorilla trekking, chimpanzees, golden monkeys and a savanna safari.
Safari packing listA practical safari packing list: clothes, colours, shoes, binoculars, camera gear, health items and the soft-bag luggage limits for light a…
Safari photography tipsPractical safari photography tips: which lens to bring, settings for moving animals, golden hour, using a beanbag and photographing people …
Self-drive safarisHow to plan a self-drive safari in Africa: the best countries, choosing a vehicle, roads, rules in parks, safety and what to book ahead.
South Africa in two weeksA two-week South Africa itinerary: Cape Town, the Winelands, Hermanus, the Garden Route and a Kruger safari.
Africa’s best beachesAfrica’s best beach destinations: Zanzibar, Seychelles, Mauritius, Mozambique, the Kenyan coast, Cape Verde, the Red Sea and Cape Town, wit…
The Big Five explainedWhat the Big Five are, where the name came from, where to see all five and which other animals deserve a place on your list.
The Great Migration, month by monthWhere the Great Migration is each month in the Serengeti and Masai Mara: calving, river crossings, best camps by month, and how to avoid cr…
Visas for AfricaHow visas work for travel in Africa: e-visas, visas on arrival, the KAZA UNIVISA, the East Africa Tourist Visa, and how to avoid scam visa …
What makes a safari expensiveWhat drives safari prices: park fees, remoteness, flights, guiding and exclusivity, plus practical ways to cut costs without ruining the ex…