Travel to Africa. Enjoy fun off-roading adventures, warring tribes, dangerous animals and the kind of situations that will make you appreciate life. It’s like Australia, but with voodoo and without the easy-going attitude.
La Digue is the fourth largest granitic island of Seychelles after Mahé, Praslin and Silhouette Island. It only covers an area of 10km squared and it is very easy to get around and explore by bicycle. It is the third most populated island in the Seychelles with a population of 2800 people. Most of the community …
Praslin is the second-largest island in the Seychelles and was once a hideaway for Arab merchants and pirates. Today there are fewer pirates around and Praslin is known as one of the best islands in the Seychelles to visit for a beach holiday. It is covered in forest and beautiful beaches and is a short …
Mahe is the main island of the Seychelles and sits about 1000 miles off the east coast of Kenya, in the middle of the Indian Ocean. The Seychelles archipelago consists of some 155 islands and the islands were uninhabited for a long time outside of the odd gang of pirates. Mahe wasn’t truly inhabited until …
Amboseli National Park is one of Kenya’s most famous wildlife refuges. It sits in south-central Kenya near the Tanzanian border and is famous for the stunning backdrop of Mt Kilimanjaro looking down upon its plains. It is a very popular safari destination in Kenya and that is thanks to the spectacular views and the park’s …
The Bale Mountains National Park is set on a stunning afro-montane mountain range a day’s drive south of Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa. It is home to a large array of endemic species, stunning views, diverse habitats as well as Ethiopian culture. It is truly a naturalist’s dream. There is a lot to experience in the …
Mt Elgon is a beautiful national park and is home to a huge array of wildlife as well as indigenous flora and fauna. The dramatic changes of altitude combined with the unpredictable rainfall have created distinct vegetation zones that are clearly visible as you climb up the mountain. The Kitum cave is found in Mount …
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Hell’s Gate National Park is unique in the fact that you can enter without a car and a guide. This allows you to get really up close and personal with the wildlife and the preferred mode of transport around the park is by bicycle. Just imagine standing in the African savannah surrounded by a herd …
If you are passing through Nairobi then a visit to The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is something you will not want to miss. The trust’s Orphans Project is in Karen, a suburb of Nairobi, and is part of Nairobi National Park. The project was started by life long conservationist and author of Love, Life and …
Located in Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa’s Highest Peak and the world’s highest free standing mountain (a mountain at sea level that is not part of a mountain range). To climb this mountain, not a lot of great skill is necessary. However, for any beginning mountain trekker, good physical and mental preparation helps no matter …
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Clear blue water, amazing marine life, exotic reefs, and unexplored depths make the Seychelles Islands one of the greatest destinations for scuba diving in the world. With the majority of waters outside the cyclone belt, the Seychelles is perfect for both novice and expert divers, and dive centers with specialized diving courses are offered across …
