Are you seeking the best hotels in Zanzibar? The gorgeous island has a long, colorful past and has drawn in tourists for decades. They come to soak up the beautiful white beaches, warm weather, and the perfect relaxing stop while on safari in Tanzania. When we arrived on the island of Zanzibar after driving across …
We traveled for one full year across Africa. Across empty beaches in Mozambique, dry deserts in Namibia, and the plains of the Serengeti we stayed at some of the best safari lodges in Africa. Dusty days in Masai Mara and Serengeti lead to the most spectacular sunsets as the sun-kissed the earth and an explosion …
It is undeniable that the Masai Mara National Reserve is one of the most well-known parks in Africa. My first thoughts of going on safari in Africa were of Kenya and its wide-open grasslands. The fact that Kenya is home to the original safari and the Masai Mara is the epicenter of the industry should …
Looking for the best Diani Beach hotels? While most are familiar with the island of Zanzibar or Kenya’s coastal city of Mombasa, only those who have visited Kenya likely know of Diani Beach. 30 km south of Mombasa is a 10-kilometer stretch of beautiful white sand offering fantastic Kenya coast accommodation. The town boasts an incredible coral reef, …
Mozambique to most American’s is a place of mystery. We had heard of the country and had a vague sense of its coastline, the history as a former Portuguese colony, and having just survived a long civil war. With what little information we had we set out to explore some of Mozambique’s 3,700km of coastline. Information …
Strangers and friends often ask about our favorite destinations from our experiences traveling around the world. It’s a question that is always difficult, and we won’t ever have an answer, but there are countries and places that stand out. Mozambique is a standout. Our holiday in Mozambique was made even more special with our stay at Travessia …
Mana Pools National Park often felt like more of a myth than reality. 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 is famed for its protected wilderness. Mana …
South Luangwa National Park is touted as one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries on earth. Asides Victoria Falls, the South Luangwa is Zambia’s largest tourism draw with safari goers frequenting the park. At 9,050 sq km, it is massive in size and harbors an astounding amount of wildlife. Famed for a healthy leopard population that …
When we arrived at Tongabezi we knew that for a few days our troubles associated with overland travel would all be forgotten. It was needed after a very rough time at the Kazungula Ferry crossing. Overlanding with your own vehicle in Africa is not always easy, to say the least. The friendly Zambian staff greeted us with …
At almost 22,500 so km, Kafue National Park is the largest national park in Zambia and one of the biggest in the world. The park’s landscape ranges from the dense riverine forest along the banks of the Kafue River to wide open plains. Safari-goers stand a good chance of sighting lions and leopards, and even …