A trip to Botswana’s Chobe National Park Safari is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see large numbers of elephants, as well as many other animals from the comfort of your own vehicle along the riverfront. But how much does it cost to visit this popular safari location in 2026? Below is a detailed breakdown of the […]
As a luxury resort, Palm Beach Resort & Spa prices provides flexibility. They provide many different types of rooms to all types of holidaymakers, regardless of their budget. Their pricing policy for 2026 is determined by their demand, size, and exclusivity. Standard Rooms: Entry-Level Comfort Palm Beach Resort & Spa offer standard rooms which are […]
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is seeking to lay out a positive vision for US cooperation with Africa, where China has been increasingly active. Pompeo arrived in Senegalese capital Dakar on Saturday with his wife Suzan, as part of his first visit to sub-Saharan Africa in his nearly two years in office. In addition […]
The African Development Fund has approved a $34.74 million grant and loan to boost renewable energy access and promote an attractive investment climate in Liberia. At a signing ceremony on 29 January in Monrovia, Dr. Orison Amu, the African Development Bank’s Country Manager in Liberia, and Samuel Tweah Jr., Liberia’s Minister of Finance & Development […]
Africa is huge, like seriously, it’s a vast continent that’s so varied and filled with a melting pot of cultures, identities, beautiful nature and history. It’s a content that has so much diversity that is sometimes forgotten when we hear ‘Africa’ mentioned as a place to go to. It really is hard to bottle down […]
Suspected Misseriya tribesmen killed at least 29 people, where some were burned to death in their homes, in an attack on a village in the disputed Abyei border region of South Sudan on Wednesday, a regional administrator said. The status of Abyei was supposed to have been resolved via referendum after a 2005 peace deal […]
At least 36 people were killed by wild animals in Zimbabwe in 2019 up up from 20 in 2018. The Zimbabwean further reports that the authorities recorded 311 animal attacks on people last year, up from 195 in 2018. This increased attack on people has been blamed on the extreme drought in the country which […]
An African was crowned Miss Universe 2019 over the weekend and she was in the person of South African Zozibini Tunzi. She emerged top of the pack after a night of colourful displays and gruelling aptitude events. She incorporated colours of the South African flag in her costumes scaling through the different rounds till she […]
Rich in nature, culture, food and adventure-fuelled activities, the African continent has over the years become more than just a safari destination for international tourists. And with South Africa recently nailing a spot on the Lonely Planet’s Best Value Holiday destinations for 2020 for the Cape Winelands, it’s been confirmed that safari is but one […]
ZimParks has defended selling elephants, a move that made international headlines a few days ago, saying there was elephant overpopulation at Hwange National Park and it was now a nightmare to get water and food for all of them the Chronicle reports. Zimparks spokesperson Mr Farawo said they had to sell the elephants because they […]
1. Djenne (Mali) Probably the most historically and architecturally interesting city in all of Mali is Djenne. The city served as an important element of the trans-Saharan gold trade, and it is still a regional hub thanks to its impressive weekly market that gathers residents from all the surrounding areas. By far the most amazing […]
Zimbabwe has sent about 30 young elephants to China where they will be held in zoos, according to Humane Society International. The elephants, estimated to be 2 to 6 years old, were separated from maternal herds and held at Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park for nearly a year before being flown out this week, the organization […]
In this article, we take a look at two of the continent’s most iconic animals, 1. Greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) Size and weight: Males can measure 195-245cm (6.4-8ft) and weigh up to 315kg (694lbs) Habitat: Savannah, woodland, avoids open grasslands and forests Status: From least concern to endangered depending on the location in Africa Interesting […]
Rising 5,895 meters high, Mount Kili is Africa’s highest peak. Easily on top of most people’s bucket list (including mine), every year many make the pilgrimage to climb the barren landscape of the mountain to reach the twin summit. It’s no easy task but for those that do make it to the top to watch […]
Uganda’s Jessica Nabongo has become the first black woman to visit all 195 countries in the world. Nabongo, whose Ugandan parents emigrated to the United States, was born in the Detroit City of Michigan state. She uses both her Ugandan and American passports. Having started travelling at the age of six, Nabongo who is now […]
Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa will on Saturday host the annual Irrecha thanksgiving festival, that is expected to bring together millions of Oromos from all over the country. The country’s prime minister, biy Ahmed, urged all Ethiopians to celebrate the festival as a symbol of peace and unity. Abiy said he believes Irrecha can help strengthen […]
Population about 80000 between South Africa , Botswana and Namibia Known as the first people of South Africa , the Khoisan are renowned for their close connection to nature , their nomadic lifestyle and their language that comprises of clicking sounds . Sadly , they are also synonymous with the plight of minorities in Southern […]
The Samburu tribe from north – central Kenya are pastoralists from the great plains of the Samburu region . They are closely related to the Maasai people of Kenya and are said to have migrated south from the Nile region of North Africa . The Samburu people speak a dialect of the Maa language which […]
The Zulu people are the largest ethnic group in South Africa . They are descended from East African origins and over centuries , migrated south during what is a called the great Bantu migration . The Zulu rose into a formidable empire under the leadership of Shaka in the early 19 th century . Under […]
Why Go: Head to these two countries to see Victoria Falls, the largest waterfalls in the world. Plus, you can go white water rafting down the Zambezi river, chock-full of crocs and hippos (it’s an amazing experience and one I highly recommend). “Additionally, Zambia focuses on fantastic walking safaris in wonderful national parks like South […]