Rwanda is known as “The heart of Africa” due to its central location on the African continent. It is also referred to as “The land of a thousand hills”, which makes it an ideal environment to trek and see the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat of the Virunga mountains.

Arriving at Kings Camp in the Timbavati Private Reserve feels like you’re coming home. From the moment you walk into the lodge, you are treated like royalty.

Table Mountain & the Waterfront I was lucky enough to spend some quality time in Cape Town, South Africa this past December and the Mother City never disappoints.

The Okavango Delta – Africa’s last Eden By Debbie Mc Hardy, 4 December 2018 Having recently relocated from South Africa to Florida, I jumped at the opportunity to do an educational trip to Botswana!

Arriving in Entebbe, Uganda I cannot believe that I will be gorilla trekking on this trip! Instead I’m greeted by the usual mish-mash of most African cities, with the exception that Entebbe is situated on Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake and the source of the Nile river.

It’s been said that a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step, and so I suppose this first blogpost would be representative of my first step in what promises to be an exciting new journey for me; and I’m glad that you’re here to take it with me.

Blown away is how I would describe my first trip to Tanzania! Arriving in the hustle and bustle of Arusha, a small African town from which you depart on safari, there is no indication of what’s to come.

Africa is a beautiful continent to visit, with vastly different experiences in each country. Here are a few basic tips to ensure you have the most amazing trip!

When planning your outfits for safari, keep it simple and don’t pack bright colors! You only need a few items of clothing since most of the camps wash, dry, and iron your clothes daily.

When travelling it’s always a good idea to keep a book close by for airport delays, long transfers or just to spend the afternoon reading at your lodge pool.
Here are a few handpicked books that will get you in the mood to visit Africa.