Author: Chicamod Team
Luxury Safari Travel Deals – The Vuyani Safari Lodge
South Africa’s luxury safari scene reaches its pinnacle with the Vuyani Safari Lodge. Located on the wide 36,000 acres stretch of Moditlo Private Game Reserve, just next to the Kruger National Park, and at the foot of the majestic and famous Drakensberg mountains, this safari lodge promises the most exclusive and outstanding safari lodges in South … read more
Destination Devarana Spa
A natural and organic getaway far from the noise and pollution of the city is necessary for all. Devarana Spa, Kenya offers this opportunity to all who need to decompress and reconnect with nature. Located in numerous countries including Thailand, Philippines, Maldives, India, and China, this destination is now available to Kenyans as well. The spa … read more
Top 10 Best Safaris for 2015
Planning fun trips and safaris can be quite tricky. As the New Year approaches, we’d like to give you a glimpse of the ten best places and activities for safaris in order to facilitate your search. This list is based on the 2015 Safari Awards, which can be compared to the Oscars for the safari … read more
Kobi’s Kitchen: Holiday Vegan Cooking
The appetizing e-book “Kobi’s Kitchen” is a helpful guide to the holiday meals by vegan writer Kobi Kenzo. It holds the secrets to meal planning, table décor, and recipes during both Thanksgiving and Christmas. It is dedicated to vegans, non vegans, and even wanna-be vegans who have an appreciation for plant based foods. Having a … read more
African Traditions Back on School Menu in Tanzania
The Mbuyoni elementary school of Dar es Salaam has incorporated farming as a main component of the school day’s activities in order to improve the school menu’s nutrition and keep Tanzanian agricultural traditions and foods relevant. Every morning, the students occupy themselves by cultivating their favorite crop. These plants and vegetables are native to the … read more
Tanzania’s Marvels and Activities
The East African country of Tanzania has a stunning wildlife, expansive volcanic crater and intriguing islands which all set it apart as a unique destination. It’s just a bonus that Mount Kilimanjaro is available to climb as the world’s tallest freestanding mountain. The Indian Ocean laps Tanzania’s eastern edge between Kenya and Mozambique, and the “spice … read more
10 Countries South Africans Can Visit Visa-Free
The South African passport enjoys visa-free and visa-on-arrival policies with 97 countries. However, we’re narrowing this list down to the top ten Visa Free African Countries to vacation to without worrying about all the paper work. If you hold a South African passport, then consider these holiday destinations: 1. Maldives This stunning archipelago in the Indian … read more
Where to Stay in Rwanda
Accommodation in Rwanda can vary quite dramatically; certain areas offer fair and competitive rates, while others are far more basic while remaining quite expensive. We’ve selected some of the best places in Rwanda to ensure a unique stay on the Land of a Thousand Hills. Hotel Des Milles Colines A stay at Hotel Des Mille … read more
East Africa: Travel Books to Read Before You Go
A literary guide can always help prepare the mind for travel. This selection of East Africa Travel Books will get you in the mood for your trip, and provide a great reading list for all book worms out there. Let’s begin with three classics to provide atmospheric introductions to the region: Peter Matthiessen’s The Tree Where Man Was … read more
Airline flydubai Announces Three New Routes Including Hargeisa, Somaliland
Dubai-based flydubai announced the addition of three new routes to its growing network. Flights to Hargeisa (Somaliland), Chennai (India), and Nejran (Saudi Arabia) will commence in the first quarter of 2015, further expanding the carrier’s footprint to 89 destinations in 46 countries. From 05 March 2015, flydubai will become the first carrier to operate to Hargeisa, … read more
10 Yummy Ethiopian Dishes You Must Eat Before You Die
If you are a food lover and want to experiment with different textures and spices, Ethiopian food will satisfy your taste buds. Ethiopian cuisine usually consists of vegetables, spicy meat, and bread. The bread is served with different selections of meat stews depending on the cultural group you choose to eat from, since each group … read more
An International Calling Card for Inexpensive Calls
An international calling card sure is convenient. Have you ever made a cell phone call from another country without realizing you’ll need to take out a bank note to pay for it? When you got your monthly statement you almost passed out. Then you spent four hours on the phone trying to get some customer … read more
Restaurant and Cooking Supplies From a Company You’ll Like
Restaurant supplies are what you need. For your restaurant or your home. If you own, manage, or run a restaurant, or are the purchasing agent for a chain of restaurants, you understand that the restaurant supplies you need are numerous. And you also need a large number of cooking supplies and utensils for your home. … read more
A Great Hotel That Fits Your Style And Price Range
A great hotel is where you want to stay. When you take a trip you want it to be a memorable experience. You want to feel comfortable and relaxed. You want to be in a place you like and around people who make you feel welcome. And you don’t want to break the bank to … read more
Inside the Island of Zanzibar
There are a lot of unique countries and places in Africa, Zanzibar being one of them. The quaint area of Stone Town is a special place on the island with thin cobbled alleys, endless corners, and streets full of culture. The speed boat to Zanzibar is affordable at $35 for non-Tanzanians and the trip takes … read more
Travel Across the Globe with #TRAVELNOIRE
“Travel Noire”, cultivated insights from a global community of black travelers, is the new portal to a wide range of travel possibilities. Greece TravelNoire website promises unique trips with tailored-made itineraries across the globe for all interested travelers. “It doesn’t take a ton of money, a large group of friends, or a wild amount of vacation … read more
Mauritius Invites You to Leisure, Cultural Exchange, and Commerce
Our guest blogger of the week is holiday rental agency owner, Dietmar Reigber. He takes us on the rich journey that is Mauritius, and its relationship to Africa: Mauritius is a tropical island located off of its mainland continent Africa, surrounded only by a few other islands in the Indian Ocean. Many of us in Mauritius do … read more
Entrepreneurial Biking Services with Jeffrey Mulaudzi
South African Jeffrey Mulaudzi is a young entrepreneur who has started a tourism business in the town of Alexandra, Johannesburg by offering personal and up-close visits of the township to tourists travelling on bicycles. The 22 year old entrepreneur kicked off his unique business, Mulaudzi Alexandra Tours, to coincide with the World Cup in South Africa … read more
A Glimpse of Fashionable Game Safari
Ugandan/ Rwandese socialite Judith Heard is a former model with a flashy lifestyle and popularity. The 28 year old’s pretty looks and sense of style has propelled her to the forefront of the African continent’s media. In an interview with the Daily Monitor back in April, she confirmed her 11 year marriage with Dr. Alex … read more
World’s Biggest Lava Lake Now Open to the Public
Mount Nyiragongo is one of the most beautiful active volcanoes of Africa since its eruption in 2002. The site is located in Goma, a city in the Republic of Congo, on the northern shore of Lake Kivu next to the Rwandan city of Gisenyi. The site is reopening to the public for the first time … read more