Seeking the best hotels in Zanzibar? The gorgeous island has a long colorful past and has been drawing in tourists for decades now. They come to soak up the beautiful white beaches warm weather and the perfect stop while on safari in Tanzania. When we arrived on the island of … 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
Inside Tanzania’s Selous Game Reserve • Your Ultimate Safari Guide
The Selous Game Reserve is located in southern Tanzania and far from the madding crowds of the Serengeti. The 54,600 square kilometer safari area is Africa’s largest game reserve and one of the most beautiful wildlife areas in the world. What’s even more surprising is the park is still undiscovered, so to speak! … Read More
Inside Tanzania’s Ruaha National Park • Your Ultimate Safari Guide
Located in the heart of Tanzania, Ruaha is the ‘other park’ on the Southern circuit. Ruaha’s relative inaccessibility means it gets far fewer tourists than the Selous and less than any comparable park in the Northern circuit. The reward of traveling this far into Tanzania? A wild landscape of baobab … Read More
36 AFRICAN SAFARI ANIMALS TO SEE + 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
Kilindi Zanzibar Review • The Best Zanzibar Honeymoon Resort
We’d been on Zanzibar for nearly two weeks by the time we checked into Kilindi Zanzibar and had high hopes after the few photos we had seen of the resort. Kilindi is a collection of well-spaced white domed villas that look as if they were built for a sultan. Although no … Read More
15 Things We’ve Learned From Overlanding Africa
It has been a long time since we sat naively in Europe contemplating the idea of an Africa overland trip. Now 12 African nations, 25,000 miles, and zero flat tires later it’s a time for reflection on just what I have learned from overlanding Africa. We’ll never forget the days we spent … Read More
20 Africa Travel Tips to Help You Prepare for an Epic Trip
There really isn’t anything quite like traveling around Africa. From the interesting cultures to the copious wildlife and mesmerizing landscapes traveling Africa is sure to captivate your heart. I cried the day I had to leave this wonderful continent, but getting used to traveling Africa sure wasn’t a walk in … Read More
The Best Zanzibar Beaches • Plus Zanzibar Beach Resort & Hotel Reviews
Want to know what the best beaches in Zanzibar are? We spent three weeks beach hopping, drinking coconuts, sunbathing, and searching for the perfect Zanzibar beaches. Surrounded by soft white sand, a compelling atmosphere, and crystal clear water on the island there is no shortage of ideal beaches on this Tanzanian island. Some of … 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