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
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
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
Africa’s Best Safari Animals + Where to See Them
The romance of a wildlife safari is unmistakable. It had long been about the hunt of the animals for the rich and adventurous back in the day, but with growing appreciation of conservation, the idea has shifted. Safari in this day and age is about preserving the land and its … 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 Vests to Take to Africa
In search of the perfect safari vest? We’ve been on a countless number of safaris and visited lodges all over the African continent from South Africa to Kenya and literally everywhere in between. On our first trip, we showed up with a hodgepodge of clothes that were not suited for … Read More
10 Safari Bags to Consider for Your Trip to Africa
Getting ready for an amazing safari in Africa? You may already have the destination in mind, plane tickets booked, and reservation at a dream inspiring African lodge. The next step is to gather all the safari gear you will need to get you through this trip. We have been on … Read More