7 Tips for Viewing Serengeti Migration River Crossings
Each year, over a million wildebeest and zebras crisscross the Mara river in the northern Serengeti (Tanzania) as they migrate in search … Read more
Africa
Africa travel is addictive. To fully grasp the enormity of this special continent, several visits are required. From the archaeological treasures in the north, to the vast plains in the east, to the rainforests in its central regions, it is incomparable in depth and wonderment.
Gorilla Trekking in Uganda: Permits, Parks, and Packing
Our visit to Uganda was during Covid, which made everything just a little more problematic, but it was still a very enjoyable … Read more
Egypt – Daraw Camel Market
A camel market visit gives you insight into a unique cultural aspect of the middle east. The entire process, from the transportation … Read more
Siwa, Egypt – An Oasis with Salt Lakes
A trip to Siwa, Egypt is an exploration into a remote Egyptian community consisting mostly of Berbers, a Muslim ethnic group. There … Read more
Egypt – Cairo’s Iconic Neighborhoods
There is more to Cairo than the pyramids and sphinx. There are incomparable museums and sprawling neighborhoods with a fascinating history. We … Read more
7 Unusual Things to do in Cape Town | A Local’s Guide
We all know about the popular Cape Town activities, like a hike up Table Mountain and a trip to Robben Island. And … Read more
Zimbabwe – Safaris – On the banks of the Great Zambezi
Zimbabwe’s has some great safari destinations, including he Hwange National Park and the Mana Pools National Park, and we recommend combining your … Read more
Avoiding Crowds on a Serengeti-Mara Safari
The great wildebeest migration spectacle is unlike other safaris because of the huge numbers of animals, but sometimes it seems the tourists … Read more
How Weather Affects the Serengeti-Mara Migration
The Maasai Mara National Reserve and the Serengeti National Park are part of the same continuous ecosystem, which extends from southern Kenya … Read more
Tanzania Safari Itinerary – Serengeti, Ngorongoro and the Northern Circuit
Safaris are addictive. Tanzania’s northern safari circuit boasts 2 of the most iconic areas in all of Africa: the Serengeti ecosystem and … Read more
The Serengeti-Mara Great Migration
The holy grail of African safaris is the great wildebeest migration that takes place each year in the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem of Tanzania … Read more
Kenya’s best Safari destinations
Kenya is a stunning country with many premiere wildlife reserves, in this post we will discuss the two most popular, the Maasai … Read more
South Africa – The big five in four days
For those Mondisti looking to experience the ‘Big Five‘ in the least amount of time, South Africa should be at the top … Read more
Morocco and Tunisia travel – More than Sand Dunes
Morocco and Tunisia tempt the imagination with mysterious caravans, expansive deserts and romantic getaways. Our trip to Morocco included the cities of … Read more
Nairobi, Kenya – East Africa’s Safari Capital
Is Nairobi worth exploring, or is it just a mere stopover on your trip into or out of the wilderness? Nairobi is … Read more
Safety and Other Tips for your Trip to Africa
In this post, we share a few safety and general travel tips for your visit to Africa, with an emphasis on Safari … Read more
Zambia – Safaris – five takeaways
Many tourists only associate Zambia with Victoria Falls, and that’s exactly what makes Zambia safaris so attractive, there are no crowds! We … Read more
Planning Your First African Safari (2020)
What are the variables that go into planning an amazing safari vacation, and how to choose from all the possible safari options? … Read more
Botswana Safaris – The Gem of Africa
Botswana is known as the Gem of Africa because it is the world’s top diamond producer (by value of diamonds; Russia is … Read more
Kenya or Tanzania – which to choose for a safari?
Many tourists want to know the differences between Kenya and Tanzania when planning their safari vacation in Africa. The glib advice is … Read more
Egyptian Treasures – Luxor to Abu Simbel
We have traveled through Egypt via three different itineraries. The first trip was a cruise along the Nile, as discussed in this … Read more
