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12 Enthralling African destinations to add to your wander-list for 2021
Every year, I eagerly anticipate the travel hotlists and destination round-ups released by the likes of CondĆ© Nast and National Geographic, and each time am routinely disappointed by the conspicuous absence of alluring African countries. Our continent will forever be an eternal safari hotspot, but there are so many more reasons to plan a trip. […]
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These bush stories explain why Mana Pools is considered one of Africaās best parks
Meaning āfourā in the local Shona language, Mana refers to the parkās four large water bodies, vestiges of ancient ox-bow lakes carved out by the mighty Zambezi. As the rainy season draws to an end and the lakes begin to dry up, large herds of game enter the region in search of water and to […]
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Have you heard of Africaās āotherā great wildebeest migration?
There might only be 45,000 wildebeest, but with the population on the rise, you can still see a herd that stretches five kilometres. And the plains themselves are striking too. Engulfed by Zambezi floodwater for three months of the year, Liuwa has been flattened into glorious flood plains, stretching as far as the eye can […]
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You can now sleep in a ‘Bird’s Nest’ in Laikipia
What is the Birdās Nest? Segera is located in a 50,000-acre reserve that’s home to four of the big five, endangered species and decorated with an array of contemporary African art. The Bird’s Nest, set up by a river and waterhole teeming with wildlife, is their newest project. It’s a two storied-suite with all the […]
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The story of South Africa’s last forest elephant
Extending from the small gateway city of George and creeping along the coast and past sleepy towns such as Knysna and Sedgefield, the regionās green tendrils spill over onto the Indian Ocean shoreline, abutted by the Outeniqua mountains further inland.Ā Outeniqua yellowwoods, Cape beech, and stinkwoods tower above the forest floor, harboring shy inhabitants in its […]
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Ngorongoro Crater: a Garden of Eden in the remnants of a volcano
The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact caldera on earth But what does that mean? Before the crater became what we know today, it was a volcanic mountain whose hotbed of geological activity was a common occurrence in the region and whose peaks are estimated to have rivalled those of Mount Kilimanjaro. Some experts put […]
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In Photos: Benin Voodoo Festival
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Whatās so special about Bainesā Baobabs anyway?
The story of salt, a sea and lonely trees An ivory-coloured expanse, the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans encrust the northern reaches of the Kalahari Desert in an immensity so vast that it’s possible to see them from outer space. (Just ask Nasa astronaut Doug Hurley, who captured the landscape while floating above us in the International […]
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Guide: The 15 types of African safaris
Just like the baobab, there are many different ways to enjoy Africa. You can go independently or with a guide, on your own or in a group. You can choose a classic wildlife safari, a holiday with the family, a romantic getaway or an exclusive once-in-a-lifetime luxury adventure. People come for different reasons ā landscapes, […]
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8 Matrilineal African tribes worth knowing about
1. Kung!, Kalahari Desert While the Kalahari Desert may seem an inhospitable place for some, the San have called its rugged, parched landscape home for centuries. Their semi-nomadic way of life has fostered a unique sense of resilience that agrarian societies simply cannot match. Part of the San, the ĒKung peoplesā gender roles are somewhat […]