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(Re)Celebrate the Year 2005 in Ethiopia 26 Aug 2013 | 05:10 pm
If 2005 was a good year for you, enjoy it all over again by visiting Ethiopia this September. Ethiopians will be celebrating their New Year (Enkutatash) on the eve of September 11th. Ethiopians follow...
Motorcycle Tours in Africa 22 Aug 2013 | 03:08 pm
If you've ever seen Charlie Boorman and Ewan McGregor's most excellent motorcycle journey through Africa, you may be interested to know that you too can enjoy the adventure! You can even ride with Cha...
Fun Facts About the African Rhino and Not So Fun Facts About Rhino Poaching 19 Aug 2013 | 06:10 pm
Spotting the elusive rhino while on safari is a highlight for many. Unfortunately there are hardly any left in the "true wild" these days . You are more likely to see them in the smaller private reser...
Put a Birding Safari on Your Checklist 14 Aug 2013 | 04:45 pm
I've always wanted to go on a birding safari. After all, you get to see the other animals at the same time, plus you actually take your time. I've blogged about the annoying "mad dash" safaris before....
Giving Responsibly 11 Aug 2013 | 03:06 pm
Visiting an orphanage; bringing school supplies; volunteering in an AIDS/HIV health clinic for a day -- these are all increasingly popular itinerary add-ons for travelers to Africa. Safari companies a...
Fire at Nairobi's International Airport Causes Major Disruption at the Height of the Tourist Season 7 Aug 2013 | 10:07 pm
It could not have happened at a worse time for Kenya, as a major fire swept through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 5 am local time, causing all flights in and out of the airport to be cancelle...
Books About Africa 5 Aug 2013 | 08:28 pm
I'm a big fan of reading up before I travel anywhere, it really enriches the whole experience and certainly adds depth to a vacation. But I've made a few rough choices along the way. I absolutely love...
Cycling Vacations in Africa 30 Jul 2013 | 03:14 pm
If you haven't already watched the footage of a cyclist in South Africa getting taken out by a hartebeest (a type of antelope), you should check it out. It's not exactly the best marketing for a cycli...
Pack for A Purpose 25 Jul 2013 | 01:38 pm
Next time you head to Africa for a vacation, leave some room in your luggage for soccer balls. Many African tour operators, safari camps, and lodges support local communities in the areas in which the...
Contemporary Art in Africa 19 Jul 2013 | 01:53 pm
I've decided to save up all my souvenir money, and just buy a single piece of contemporary art in every African country I travel to. I've been so inspired by my Kenya Arts Diary, that I've spent hours...
