Mana Pools National Park often felt like more of a myth than reality to us. We heard the park referenced many times and knew that it was a fact that those fortunate enough to make it to the park were rewarded with an amazing safari. The UNESCO World Heritage Site … Read More
Ultimate Women’s Safari Clothing Checklist ( + Other Safari Packing List Items)
Women’s safari clothing can be a mystery to any first timer in Africa. An African safari will be one of the greatest highlights of your life. However, any great safari can be spoiled with the wrong clothes, so it’s important to come prepared for safari. Before I traveled to Africa … Read More
10 African Safari Tips For First Timers
Getting ready to go on your first African safari? In this post, we share our best African safari tips. We’ll never forget our first safari in Africa. It was our third day on the continent and we drove off headstrong into Kruger National Park at sunrise blasting The Circle Of … Read More
REVIEWED: The Best Hotels In Zanzibar (Yes, They Really Are Heaven on Earth)
When we arrived on the island of Zanzibar after driving across Africa for four months we set out to find the best hotels in Zanzibar. After all, the hotels and resorts of Zanzibar are designed for decompression after a long safari in Tanzania. It’s the perfect place to trade in your safari attire and binoculars … Read More
Ultimate Safari Clothes Guide: What To Wear On Safari In Africa
Safari clothes are a serious affair in Africa. Yes, it is a bit “old-fashioned,” but fashions like the proper safari outfit never die. Unlike, certain parts of the world you won’t be laughed at if you show up in all khaki on a game reserve. In fact, there is even a South African brand dedicated to … Read More
The Best Safari Hat to Wear on Safari
We were on a mission to find the best possible safari hat. My first search for a good safari hat turned up very little and left me struggling to find a great hat for safari. We wanted a stylish hat that looked great in photos while in Africa, and not … Read More
Travel to Zanzibar • 12 Things to Know Before You Visit
Planning to travel to Zanzibar, Africa? Whether you are on an African honeymoon, finishing up your Kilimanjaro Trek, or exploring the plains of the Serengeti when ending it all with a long beach holiday one thing is for certain – Zanzibar Island is beautiful. We spent three weeks traveling Zanzibar … Read More
The Best Safari Shirts for Men and Women in 2019
We’ve been on over 100 African safaris now and have finally nailed down what makes the perfect safari shirt. When you go on a safari you want to make sure the shirt has a decent look and it’s comfortable, but there is much more that goes into a good bush … Read More
Gorilla Trekking in Uganda • All You Need to Know
Gorilla Trekking in Uganda is surreal and unlike any other experience in Africa. The atmosphere of the trek through the jungle mist is unreal. With each step your anticipation builds and the reward of seeing the last remaining mountain gorillas in the world is spectacular. The setting, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, is arguably … Read More
A Ngorongoro Crater Safari • Your Complete Guide to Tanzania’s Magical Park
The Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania is the largest unfilled inactive volcanic crater, or caldera, in the world. However, it’s not entirely empty as a wildlife spectacle unfolds in this dramatic setting. At the base of 610m cliff faces elephants trumpet, lions roar, and antelope…eat grass. The crater is arguably the best place … Read More