Peru has been recognized as the best gastronomic destination for 8 consecutive years by the World Travel Awards – the Oscars of Tourism. The variety of flavors and cooking techniques, …
Zakouma – Wonderous Waters of Life
Chad – a country dominated by the Sahara and the Sahel – is a land of extremes. The encroaching desert is driving humans, livestock and wildlife further south in search …
The Great Wildebeest Migration
The great wildebeest migration is a spectacular natural occurrence due to the rains creating new grass at different times of year in the great east African savanna plains known as …
Sudan- Home of the Pyramids
Right now we are greatly saddened by the unfolding events in Sudan, with rival warring factions displacing, injuring and killing innocent civilians. Our thoughts are with the Sudanese who are …
The Maasai Mara in “The Green Season” – A Customers Experience
What an experience! by Julia and Phil Williams On arrival in Nairobi we found the Eka Hotel a good quality hotel and had a very restful night before the excitement …
Shiwa N’gandu – “Lake of the Royal Crocodiles”
Legend says the local tribe came across a dead crocodile. This good omen led to them settling around the lake and they became the Bena Ng’andu – The people of …
Renowned Riads of Magestic Morocco – Too Good to Miss
Historically, interior gardens featured across the Greco-Roman world, having spread from ancient Mesopotamia where remains have been found. Later, interior gardens became popular in palaces in the Islamic world because …
Rain, Rain, Beautiful Rain
Africa – Why You Should Safari in the Rainy Season? Often people shy away from a safari during the ‘rainy’ season. In fact, the rains are thought of as a …
Trekking with the Gentle Giants – The Once in a Life Time Gorilla Experience
What to expect when trekking for gorillas I won’t lie…gorilla trekking can be quite hard. Both mountain and lowland gorillas live in the middle of dense tropical forests, and the …
Wonderful Wildlife & Brilliant Birding in Kenya
Seeing classic African wildlife is one of the main reasons people want to visit Kenya. Although there is more to the country than the wildlife, the fact is that the …