I keep reading conflicting statements about the availability of ATMs in Zanzibar, some web site reports claim that the nearest one is in Dar, while others...

How tough is it to find AAA batteries in Africa, particularly the less developed countries?

This may seem like a silly idea, but is it at all feasible to squeeze a mainland safari into our 12 day Zanzibar trip in February? Perhaps by boating to Dar,...

I would like to include the Mabuasehube section of the Kalahari Transfrontier Park of Botswana in my next journey to Southern Africa. My starting point will be...

I am looking to purchase old african art items, masks, and statues coming from old colonial collections. I am not looking for decorative pieces recently coming...

Myself, my wife and my brother have booked flights to Johannesburg for next August, and we're now working on the details of the trip. Me and my SO will arrive...

My mother and I going to Kenya in March with Elderhostel. Have any of you had experience with this trip? Do you have any general hints for traveing to Kenya in...

There is no standard definition of ecotourism. However, most people agree that it is small group travel to natural areas: travel that brings benefits for local...

Viewing gorillas in the wild is a breathtaking and humbling wildlife encounter! Follow our team of expert guides and native trackers as you bushwhack through...

Hi we have planned the following itinary: Kampala-Ssese Island-Kabale-Bwindi-Mweya/QE-Kampala We have a total of 13 days. We do not have our own...

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I'm about to go on a safari in Kenya (actually a dual sight trip - one week safari and one week beach). Can anyone advise me what injections (or other means...

I'm going on my first safari in February (Kenya). It involves six nights in chalets (no tents). Can anyone tell me the soft of things that I should take with...

All, I recently had the good fortune to mee the legendary Sam Pancotto at a dinner party this past weekend. Many of the old timers will know of Sam. He's...

Howzit; I'm planning trip to RSA with a friend of mine. I have local contact there but if here is anybody who been there and have some experience to share...

Hi, my husband and I have booked to go on a 3 day safari at the Sabi Sabi game reserve. We are staying in the Earth Lodge. I was wondering if anyone had stayed...

Hi! I plan to make a 2-day trip from Hurghada to Kairo in January. Any idea/recommendations hwo to get there ? Flight, Bus, Train, Taxi ? Cost ? Safety .......

I'm going to see to Namibia by a car. But I dont now how much I must pay for rent car plus driver and fuel...? If You know please send me a message...Thanks a...

Hi all! I am in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from last September and I hope to spend here a few years. I already visited some villages around the Capital and really...

Hello everyone or anyone, Next year we intend to travel to our favourite continent again. We're Dutch and in 2001 we already visited Zimbabwe in a rented 4x4...