Tag: Travel
Unwind in the Open Spaces of High Atlas in Morocco
High Atlas, also called the Grand Atlas Mountains is a mountain range in central Morocco in Northern Africa. The High Atlas rises in the west at the Atlantic Ocean and stretches in an eastern direction to the Moroccan-Algerian border. In the winter, when the weather is clear and cool they are the backdrop of Marrakech. … read more
Glamping – The Ultimate Guide to Glamorous Camping in Kenya
“Glamping” or rather, glamorous camping resorts are sprouting up rapidly, with the makeup of extremely spacious luxury tents that come with a personal chef and butler to boot. Nothing basic about that! Travelers keen to get off the beaten path are best suited for this new form of travel and Kenya has not been left … read more
Where to Tour, Eat, and Sleep in Livingstone, Zambia
Whether you are passing through of staying for a while, this comprehensive guide should make sure that you have a safe, fun, cultural and unforgettable trip of a lifetime. Livingstone is named after David Livingstone, thought to be the first European to set eyes on the Victoria Falls which lie just a few kilometres away from the … read more
How to Spend 48 Hours in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt’s sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. At its heart is Tahrir Square and the vast Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities including royal mummies and gilded King Tutankhamun artifacts. On a hilltop above the city is the medieval Citadel fortress, site of Muhammad Ali Mosque, an Ottoman landmark. It overlooks the … read more
Secrets about Botswana You Should Know
Stay at Jack’s Camp In the bleached-out Makgadikgadi, where the silence is even stronger than the sun, there’s only one man to know: Ralph Bousfield. Out of nothing, Ralph has carved one of the most exquisite light-touch camps in Africa, named after his late father who used this locale on trapping expeditions. The look is … read more
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
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
Celebrity Safari: Ellen DeGeneres Has a Wild Summer
Passage to Africa prides itself on the exclusive nature of their trips, valuing the privacy of the clients above all else. However, when their client is Ellen DeGeneres, sharing the experience in great detail is mandatory! Ellen recounted highlights of her recent safari trip in South Africa, mixed in with her own humble humour to every … read more
Travel in Style and Artisanship with BUYU
BUYU was founded with a belief that travel embodies multiple characters taken from each location and purpose. Their line of travel bags inspire entrepreneurship, empowerment, and artisanship. The nature of the synthetic mass produced luggage industry has striped the traveller of any unique variant identity, and this is where BUYU comes to the rescue. They started … read more
Travel to The Yoruba Festival Through These Incredible Photos Celebrating The River Goddess Oshun
The Yoruba Festival of the River Goddess Oshun is a momentous event to behold due to its amazing cultural exposure. Held every year in a sacred forest on the outskirts of the southern Nigerian city of Osogbo, the Osun-Osogbo Festival is a two-week-long celebration of the Yoruba river goddess Oshun. The festival, which begins with a … read more
Your Dose of Marrakesh with Celebrated Blogger Fashion Mintea
Blogger and avid Instagrammer FashionMintea (Yasmina Olfi) takes us through the beauty of Marrakesh through her blog. Her incredible photos and descriptions would make anyone want to go for a visit. The celebrated blogger lives in Morocco and works as a Fashion and Lifestyle blogger, covering topics ranging from Paris Fashion Week to personal style tips when living … read more
Top Five Money Tips for Travel
With travel steadily on the rise, and the implementation of local airlines promoting travel within the continent, some tips on how to save your bucks while travelling can help stretch your budget out for the duration of your vacation, and even prevent you from getting cheated. Wherever you’re going and whatever you do, don’t forget these five … read more
Travels Between Rwanda and Uganda Made Easier
The new Mirama Hills one-stop border post between Rwanda and Uganda, one of now 13 in the East African region, was handed over to the border, security, and customs agencies during the week from the two countries now manning the new facility. Funded by Trade Mark East Africa, it is one of the measures taken … 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
“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