The Giraffe
Monday October 31, 2005
I was about six years old when I saw my first giraffe while on safari in Kenya and it was love at first sight. I've been lucky enough to see ... Read More
Solar Eclipse in Africa
Thursday October 27, 2005
On the morning of March 29th, 2006 a total solar eclipse will take place in the African skies. The path of the eclipse (denoted by the red lines on the ... Read More
Where to Go on Holiday in Africa
Monday October 24, 2005
With more than 50 countries to consider, making a decision about where to go on vacation in Africa can be quite daunting. Africa is incredibly diverse and you can experience ... Read More
Where's Stu? Zanzibar, Tanzania
Thursday October 20, 2005
Stu is traveling around Africa for a year and we last caught up with him in Malawi. He has now reached Tanzania and headed straight for the spice island of ... Read More
African Festivals in November
Sunday October 16, 2005
Early November (2005) there will be festivities in Muslim communities throughout Africa marking the end of Ramadan. If you're in Kenya, Nigeria or South Africa this November you can ... Read More
Bungee Jumping in Africa
Friday October 14, 2005
If going on safari isn't quite exciting enough, there are several beautiful spots in Africa where you can throw yourself off a bridge with a rubber band attached to your ... Read More
Airfare Sales to Africa: How To Spot a Good Deal
Tuesday October 11, 2005
I recently got an email from Travelocity.com that mentioned an airfare sale to various destinations in Africa. Fares included New York to Cairo for $687 plus tax and Washington ... Read More
Where's Stu? In Malawi
Sunday October 9, 2005
Malawi, 'the warm heart of Africa' is my favorite African country and I'm pleased that Stu appears to have enjoyed his stay there too. Stu is traveling around Africa ... Read More
Riaan's Bumping Through Elephant Dung
Thursday October 6, 2005
Riaan Manser is making his way through Mozambique, the final leg of his 2 year journey circumnavigating the African continent on a bicycle. This past week he almost ran over ... Read More
The San (Bushmen) of the Kalahari
Wednesday October 5, 2005
The San (Bushmen) are the oldest surviving culture in the world. They have been hunting and gathering in sub-Saharan Africa for over 100,000 years. The remaining San (around 95,000 ... Read More
Free Accommodation in South Africa
Monday October 3, 2005
The cost of a flight to South Africa often puts people off taking a vacation there, especially if time is limited. But if your accommodation is free then your African ... Read More