Tag: Africa
Bush Christmas: Why Kivuli Camp Should Be Your Plan This Festive Season
Isn’t this year flying by fast? We certainly think so, and with half the year already gone it’s time to start thinking about your Christmas travel plans. Choosing a place can be tricky, not to mention bookings get hectic as the season approaches – the earlier you are, the better. If you’ve had a rough year … read more
“Janu with Eposi” Goes to Morocco
Take a dip into the stunning Kingdom of Morocco, where walking through Old City Marrakesh feels like a real life storybook adventure a la Arabian Nights. Here, where Snake Charmers and tree climbing goats are an everyday sight. This monthly series with 6 minute long episodes about travel and adventure around the world features Cameroonian … read more
Best Food Joints in Africa’s Bustling Cities
We’ve rounded up some cool places for you to excite your palette and fill your belly in different African cities across the continent. Check out our list below: Nibble & Nosh This restaurant with a unique name describes itself as a home-grown African bistro serving tasty slow cooked food from around the globe, with spice … read more
Top 25 Hotels in Africa
Whether you’re looking to relax or go on an adventure, you can always find accommodation that suits your needs. We’ve compiled the 25 best hotels across the continent: BELMOND MOUNT NELSON HOTEL This flamingo-pink hotel at the foot of Table Mountain is on a garden estate. The elegant property comprises five main wings, and … read more
43 Visa Free Countries for Nigerian Passport Holders
Are you planning to travel abroad from Nigeria but don’t know where to get started? The good news is that there are over 43 countries around the world where you can travel to as a Nigerian passport holder without a visa. While some may require you to get a visa on arrival, others are completely without … read more
Africa’s Very Own Dubai
Bordered by Somalia, Ethiopia and Eritrea, tiny Djibouti has been making headlines for its dreams to become as successful as the Emirate. Djibouti is an oasis of peace in a part of Africa marred by piracy and instability. It is this privileged position that has made the country into an exclusive military playground, home to … read more
Plan Your 2016 Trips with a 14 Day Namibian Photographic Safari
With two months left until the end of 2015, do you have plans for your travels in 2016? You may want to consider an exciting 14 day photographic safari in Namibia, taking place April 12-28, 2016. The trip will be overseen by guest photographer Deborah Sandidge, a professional photographer specializing in world travel and artistic imagery. … read more
Unique Vacation Ideas from Across the Continent
We all know Africa is massive (and is a continent, not a country). With this much vastness to discover, what are some vacation highlights to discover? We’ve collected the current top 6 unique vacation ideas from across the continent for you to revisit (or discover for the first time) which sums in part the eclectic … read more
International Hotel & Resorts Radisson Blu Opens in Brazzaville
This week the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group launched its Radisson Blu brand in Brazzaville, the first in the Republic of Congo. The group is actively targeting emerging cities where there is little competition, but a growing economy. The 178-roomed property is one of eight Radisson Blu hotels scheduled to be opened across the continent before the … read more
Top 5 e-Travel Startups to Watch
As the popularity of African travel soars – what with the new domestic airlines and travel deals – a wave of exciting e-travel startups are also emerging. From accommodation to adventure tour bookings, and even a bit of duty free shopping, we’re giving you an overview of the five startups worth keeping an eye on. Hotels.ng … read more
Top 10 Budget Airlines Serving African Skies
Travelling across Africa’s huge distances can be expensive, and until recently, domestic travels meant making a detour connecting flight through Europe. That’s finally changing, thanks to the low-cost airlines taking off across the region, serving routes that cater to the continent’s growing middle class. This project has not always been this easy to kick-start. Seemingly … read more
The Test Kitchen: Best Restaurant in Africa
Located at Cape Town’s Old Biscuit Mill in the city’s renovated district of Woodstock, is the Test Kitchen restaurant. A hidden gem, nestled in the artistic part of Cape Town. The restaurant offers an incredible dining experience, with a five and nine-course tasting menus at dinner as well as a five-course and an à la carte … read more
“Africancityzens” – Two Visual Artists Travelling Through Africa
Our travel feature takes you behind the scenes of “Africancityzens”, a wanderlust-inducing platform which shares the love and passion for travel within Africa. Leading this platform are Sarah and Lukhovi, two visual artists travelling through the continent and documenting the idyllic scenery and people of each place. Together they use their eye for photography to capture … read more
Clearing Misconceptions: Travelling In Light of Troubled Africa
The damage to the African continent’s economy, and more specifically to its tourism economy, has been severe. In light of the terror attacks in the Tunisian capital, Tunis, the Islamist group al-Shabaab killing 148 people at a university in northern Kenya, and not to mention the xenophobic attacks in South Africa, tourism is now suffering … read more
Best Places in Africa to Renew Your Vows
Are you looking for the perfect place to renew your vows? A stunning location that offers luxury, privacy and an unforgettable experience? We have just the places for you; luxury destinations all over the continent for you and your partner to visit when renewing your vows. 1. The Ole Lentille Sanctuary, Kenya Situated in Laikipia, … read more
4 African Instagram Feeds Guaranteed to Fuel Your Wanderlust
Wanderlust (n.): the irresistibly strong desire to travel or wander. This feeling is in all of us, whether we dream of travelling one day, or are already expert travellers. And what a better place to travel to than the African continent? One piece of land, infinite portions of diversity. Wherever you are in the world, fear … read more
The Manta Resort – Home of Africa’s Only Underwater Room
The Manta Resort located on Pemba Island is the home of Africa’s only underwater room. The Manta Resort’s underwater room is located four meters underneath the sea. You can experience the total bliss of sleeping underneath the Indian Ocean with miles and miles of glorious blue water and tropical marine life surrounding you all for … read more
South African Booking Site TRAVELSTART Acquires Social Startup SATISFLY
South African flight booking site Travelstart has announced its acquisition of Hong Kong-based social intelligence company Satisfly. Satisfly, which uses social accounts to provide companies with insights into their customers’ habits and choices, has previously worked with Iberia and AirBaltic. Travelstart plans to use this technology to implement social log-ins in order to discover how customers interact with the site across … 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
Explore The Southwestern Highlands Of Uganda
Uganda, The Pearl of Africa, is a beautiful country. It may be landlocked by neighboring Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, DRC and South Sudan and therefore devoid of a scenic coast and white sandy beaches, but what Uganda does offer in its greenery, its lakes and mountains and its highlands, is absolutely priceless and precious. “The kingdom … read more