Archives: Locations

Namibia, a country in southwest Africa, is distinguished by the Namib Desert along its Atlantic Ocean coast. The country is home to diverse wildlife, including a significant cheetah population. The capital, Windhoek, and coastal town Swakopmund contain German colonial-era buildings such as Windhoek’s Christuskirche, built in 1907. In the north, Etosha National Park’s salt pan […]

Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in southern Africa known for its dramatic landscape and diverse wildlife, much of it within parks, reserves and safari areas. On the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls make a thundering 108m drop into narrow Batoka Gorge, where there’s white-water rafting and bungee-jumping. Downstream are Matusadona and Mana Pools national parks, home […]

Zambia The Smoke that Thunders and the Soul of the Wild Zambia, a land sculpted by the walk of the mighty Zambezi River and the wildlife that thrives along its banks, is a haven for those who seek the untamed beauty of the wild. Its name resonates with the thunderous sound of Victoria Falls, known […]

Togo, a West African nation on the Gulf of Guinea, is known for its palm-lined beaches and hilltop villages. Koutammakou, inhabited by the Batammariba people, is a traditional settlement of fortresslike clay huts dating to the 17th century. In the capital, Lomé, are the multistory Grand Marché bazaar and the Fetish Market, offering traditional talismans […]

Botswana, a landlocked country in Southern Africa, has a landscape defined by the Kalahari Desert and the Okavango Delta, which becomes a lush animal habitat during the seasonal floods. The massive Central Kalahari Game Reserve, with its fossilized river valleys and undulating grasslands, is home to numerous animals including giraffes, cheetahs, hyenas and wild dogs.  […]

South Africa Rainbow Nation’s Majestic Mosaic … A World in One Country South Africa, often referred to as ‘A World in One Country’, is a land of spectacular diversity. With its varied landscapes, rich cultural tapestry, and abundant wildlife, it offers a microcosmic experience of the African continent. From the golden savannahs of the Kruger […]

Uganda Experience the Magic of the Pearl of Africa Uganda is a tapestry woven with the threads of wildlife-rich forests, snow-capped mountain ranges, and vast lakes that reflect the ever-changing skies. Often overshadowed by its East African neighbors, Uganda is a hidden gem that offers some of the continent’s most profound natural experiences. It is […]

Tanzania the Land of Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar and the Serengeti … a Tapestry of Wilderness and Cultural Vibrancy Tanzania beckons as the quintessential African landscape, offering an adventure that transcends the typical. It is a country where the concept of wilderness finds its purest expression – from the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro to the endless […]

Synonymous with voodoo and slavery, both terrifying spectres viewed by many as brutal and outdated, Benin has a dark image. Both have left a powerful legacy on modern day Benin, and any journey here will be led by them, as travellers slip into a country still guided – or haunted – by voodoo spirits and […]