Category: Backpacking Africa

The Best Hostels in Zanzibar for Backpackers

Zanzibar. Somewhere most people have heard about but then somewhere that not a lot of people know much about. The same goes for hostels in Zanzibar, nobody seems to know about them. Although...

Escape Nairobi on a $16.85 Microadventure in Kenya

Microadventures are not a big deal in Nairobi, Kenya or even Africa. That being said, it's hardly surprising that microadventure in Kenya is not a thing. After all, the buzz around microadventures is only...

Everything You Need to Know About Backpacking Around Kenya

As an experienced tour leader in Africa, I know that backpacking around Kenya is often intimidating for first timers. Whether the negative media reports or wildlife encounters do the trick, these fears...

Lake Naivasha: The best place to visit in Kenya

Simply put, the absolute best place to visit in Kenya is Lake Naivasha and in particular, this Lake Naivasha Guesthouse which I came across a few years ago. Tucked away into the...

Why you need to visit Elsamere in Lake Naivasha

I am consistently amazed by the number of visitors who arrive with no idea about, or no intention to visit Elsamere in Lake Naivasha. True, I had never heard of it until...

Malawi Facts and Brief History

In this post about Malawi facts, we will discuss the history and statistics for what is also known as "The Warm Heart of Africa. Malawi is a primitive country in the South...

Private Safari through Kenya and Tanzania with a touch of luxury

For most people, going on private safari is one of those once in a lifetime bucket list trips. Figuring out where to go and what to see shouldn’t be dictated by a cookie-cutter itinerary...

Best Places to Visit in Malawi

There are amazing things to do and some of the best places to visit in Malawi. Once you arrive in Lilongwe, there are many options and you are possibly wondering where are the best...
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