Zanzibar is one of the best places to visit in Tanzania, and is worth including on any travel itinerary. Flights from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar are among the best ways to get from the capital of the country to the famous islands.
Flights from Dar es Salaam are offered by Bankair, Coastal Aviation, Precision Air, and ZanAir. Some of these airlines offer...
When booking a safari in Kenya, many visitors want to find the best Kenya safari tour company for their budget.
There are many safari companies to choose from in Kenya, but not all are reliable.
You can work with an international safari tour company or a local one, but make sure that you shop around to get the best prices and...
The annual wildebeest migration happens from July to September. The migration goes between Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park and Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve.
Thousands of wildebeest and zebras make the seasonal migration in search of food during this period of the year.
Predators such as lions take advantage of their movements, making it likely that visitors on safari in the Masai...
Kenya has no shortage of places to visit. With so much variation in its geography, there are a lot of spectacular areas in the country. Here are what I consider to be the top 5 places to visit in Kenya:
1. Masai Mara – Famous for its safaris, the Masai Mara is one of the most popular places to visit...
The best time of year for Kenya safaris is during the annual wildebeest migration.
The migration goes from the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania to the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya.
The wildebeest migration takes place from July to September.
Outside of the annual wildebeest migration, July to February is the best time to go on a Kenya safari.
The best time...
Mount Kilimanjaro, an inactive volcano in north-east Tanzania, is one of Tanzania’s great attractions.
At 15,100 feet, Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest free-standing mountain in the world and the highest peak in Africa.
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is an adventure that can be undertaken by people visiting Tanzania.
There are routes to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro that can be undertaken by experienced climbers,...
Flights from Zanzibar to Kilimanjaro airport are the easiest way of getting from the relaxation of the islands to the adventures of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
All flights to Kilimanjaro require a layover in Dar es Salaam. Flights leave from Kisauni Airport, which is located on Zanzibar’s Unguja island. Most people refer to Kisauni as Zanzibar International Airport, which has an...
Lac Rose is located on the outskirts of Dakar and makes for a great day trip from Dakar. There is plenty to do and see in Lac Rose, not least of all the pink lake.
Be warned, though, that Lac Rose does not always appear pink. Try to visit on a day that is not windy if you want to...
The best safari lodges in the Masai Mara are spread out across the game reserve.
There are quite a few safari lodges in the Masai Mara game reserve in Kenya, but a few stand out above the rest.
The best safari lodges in the Masai Mara are listed below.
Keekorok Lodge
Karen Blixen Camp
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Governors’ IL Moran Camp
Kichwa Tembo
The Ile de Goree is one of the best places to visit in Senegal, and is certainly the highlight of a trip to Dakar.
Below is a list of the top 10 things to do on the Ile de Goree:
10. Get lost in the small, narrow streets of the Ile de Goree
9. Go shopping for local art and souvenirs in...
