Tag: East Africa
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
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
Travel For Art In Tanzania
Art in Tanzania offers travel packages for those who want to combine altruism with tourism. Participants have a choice of a two, three, four, or ten-week packages, which combine volunteering with sightseeing at some of Tanzania’s biggest attractions. There is a volunteer assignment with Art in Tanzania to match every volunteer’s interest. Volunteers can choose … read more
How To Sail To Africa
Have you ever considered boarding a ship to Africa? Conventional plans for an African adventure would ordinarily include air travel. Regardless of whether one is flying intercontinental or intracontinental rarely do tourists consider the high seas. Traveling long distances on water is not for everyone. It might be too tedious for some or too adventurous … read more
Where To Shop For African Products
Every now and then you want to get something unique for that special person, even if that special person is you. If it’s something uniquely African that you’re looking for then our list of shops will be a good read. The best part? No travel necessary. 1. SOKO SHOP Online Soko Shop is the brainchild … read more
Discover New Reasons To Visit Uganda
It would probably be a fair assessment to say that most people who plan to travel to East Africa plan to visit Kenya or Tanzania because they plan to go on safari, and those who plan to visit Uganda primarily go for the mountain gorillas. A Ugandan TV show hopes to give everyone new reasons … read more
The Luo Of East Africa
The Luo, also known as the Dholuo/ Jaluo/ Joluo, are a tribe found mostly in Western Kenya, Eastern Uganda and in the Mara region of Northern Tanzania. The Luo are the third largest ethnic group in Kenya. They belong to the Nilotic group of people under the River/Lake sub group. Ancestrally they came from Sudan’s Bar el Ghazel Region … read more
Get Away To Fundu Lagoon Zanzibar
The Island of Zanzibar already holds so much promise of pleasure in its name alone. Islands are synonymous with vacations and Zanzibar has become synonymous with beauty. There are a variety of places for a traveller to stay when in Zanzibar. For your consideration we offer Fundu Lagoon. The Fundu Lagoon is a privately owned, … read more
Sleep In Eden At The Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
If you happen to have adventurous sleep fantasies, as in fantasies about sleep locations such as beneath the stars, or by the edge of a lake, or on the top of a mountain, then add the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge to your bucket list of travel destinations. The Ngorongoro Crater lies west of Arusha in Tanzania. … read more
5 Honeymoon Spots In East Africa
I have always wanted to visit Zanzibar and Mozambique. Thus, upon discovering that both are actually wonderful honeymoon destinations, I was delighted. Perhaps you’ve never considered Africa a romantic destination. Africa is where you want to go on Safari, to sightsee and get adventurous. Well, the following 5 spots in East Africa will open your … read more
5 Fine Resort & Spas In East Africa
There is nothing like time spent at a Spa, or so it seems every time you spend time at a Spa. Here we give you 5 spas to visit in East Africa. Whether you’re only a walk, a drive or a flight away, get to these Spas. Chances are high that you won’t regret the … read more
Safari In Style With A Sandstorm Bag
Before you go on Safari you’ll need to have a few things. You’ll need to be prepared. It’s rough out there in the wild. A bag might come in handy. Sandstorm Kenya used to sell high-quality, luxury tents. That is what made the company. Now, Sandstorm produces high-quality bags. They make travel, work and wash … read more
Nairobi Through The Lens Of Photographer Mutua Matheka
Enkare Nyrobi is the Maasai phrase for ‘cold water’. The city, Nairobi, borrows its name from the Nairobi river. It is also knows as the ‘city in the sun‘. Nairobi city holds the highest population in East Africa, at about 3 million inhabitants. It is the 14th largest city in Africa. The city is diverse … read more
10 Hot Spots To Visit in Mombasa
If you’re a tourist on your way to Kenya then you are very probably a tourist on your way to Mombasa. After its capital, Kenya boasts Mombasa as its second-largest city. The city on the east coast sits pretty by the Indian Ocean. Visiting Mombasa is an unforgettable experience. Here are 10 spots you must … read more
Uganda: The Pearl of Africa
In 2013, Uganda made National Geographic’s list of top 20 Must-See destinations. In 2012, Uganda was voted the Number 1 destination by the world’s most utilized travel guide, Lonely Planet. Centuries ago Winston Churchill coined Uganda the Pearl of Africa. In 1609, he made this proclamation: “The kingdom of Uganda is a fairy-tale. You climb up … read more
Tanzania’s Gemstones
Who doesn’t love jewelry? Tanzania boasts many different kinds of precious gemstones, some of which are rare and can only be found in this beautiful East African country. At the forefront of Tanzanian gemstones is the Tanzanite, named by Tiffany & Co. after the country in which it was unearthed in the Mererani Hills back … read more
All About Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance might seem like an annoying hassle, but it is an important issue to be considered. So, before you jet off to East Africa, excited about that safari in Kenya or Tanzania or wherever your heart leads, consider these points when deciding on a Travel Insurance Policy: Check for financial failure cover: This is important if … read more
FAQS About Travel To East Africa
• Are children allowed on safari trips? In Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and most countries in the region, children are allowed on most safari tours although some do not recommend those below 5 years of age. However, there are some child-friendly resorts and properties available. • What clothes should I carry when travelling to East Africa? … read more
Bagamoyo Fruits Company: Organic Food From Tanzania
As parts of the world battle famine organic food becomes a novelty. The Bagamoyo Fruits Company Limited is a food company that’s trying to bring fresh, organic fruits and vegetables to your table. The Bagamayo Fruits Company was established in 2007 in Tanzania, in the district of Bagamoyo. The company practices large-scale organic farming. They … read more