Africa Travel Articles

"When the day suddenly turns to night and an eerie silence falls across the earth, remember to grab your protective eyewear! Kimberley Rood discovers all there is to know about Kenya's January 2010 annular eclipse."

"Proposing marriage is a life-changing experience, so make it memorable by choosing the most romantic spot in Africa to Pop The Question. Avril Field discovers 10 dreamy destinations. "

"What would you say is the best place to go on an African Safari? Former guide Leigh Kemp gives us a quikc guide to an epic African safari and his thoughts on these iconic destinations. "

"With more and more travellers looking for more than just a holiday, Claudia Smargiasso explores socially responsible holiday ideas to inspire you."

"A holiday in Africa is not only about thrilling drives and walks through game-packed reserves and watching magnificent sunsets, it's also about long stretches of powder-soft beaches and discovering the secrets deep within the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Leigh Kemp, a former guide, tells us more about the best beaches to visit in Africa. "

"For some 'safari' conjures up Hemingway-esque visions of white canvas tents, hot baths and gourmet meals at the end of gung-ho days in the veld. For others it's almost any kind of excursion beyond urban confines. Being something of a purist, Dominic Chadbon seeks to define the essence of the classic African safari."

"When planning a honeymoon in Africa your choices are so vast and diverse that it can be extremely helpful to ask yourselves five simple questions. These questions can lead you to exotic destinations and unforgettable memories."

"The Great Wildebeest Migration of East Africa is arguably the most dramatic wildlife spectacle in Africa - and also one of the most misunderstood. Leigh Kemp examines some of the questions asked about the migration ...."

"A guest comment received by the company recently pointed to the fact that the guests had not seen the Great Wildebeest Migration despite booking a safari in the Serengeti to coincide with the birthing period as laid out in countless information books and websites ..."

"With Cupid's big day just around the corner, and shop shelves buckling under chocolate hearts, our attention this month has naturally turned to romantic getaways. Sandra Mallinson came up with a wish list of Africa's most divinely secluded getaway places."

"No one goes to Africa in search of lions and elephants, and wants to deal with riots. So when an election goes wrong, as it did on December 27, 2007 in Kenya, the repercussions affect the disenchanted voters, the economy and travellers alike. Here's a picture of the situation from a Go2Africa perspective."

"In Africa today there is a constant battle for land - none more so than between conservation and traditional ways of life. Migrant peoples are been pushed into ever-decreasing land areas and this is causing much of the unhappiness. Amboseli National Park in Kenya is at the forefront of the issues facing the continent .... "

"The Maasai of East Africa are the most recognised people in Africa. They are as big a part of an African safari as the landscape and wildlife and many Maasai villagers depend on tourist for their livelihood."

"'Where's the best place to go on safari in Africa'? After a recent trip to Eastern Africa that's refreshed his knowledge of the region, and many years of guiding in Southern Africa, associate travel editor Leigh Kemp referees the debate."

"Sometimes there's just nothing like an ice cold one, especially when it's downed in celebration of a day under Africa's open skies. A few Go2Africa travellers share their best brewed moments in the bush, up the mountain and on the water ... and the right beer for the job."

"In northern Kenya there is a place that never fails to impress all who visit there. The Samburu National Reserve is a place of haunting beauty, fascinating culture and teeming with wildlife .... "

"For many people who go on safari to Kenya, dining in Nairobi does not feature high on their list of things to do but as Leigh Kemp discovered there is much to rave about when it comes to Kenyan cuisine ...."

"The Masai Mara is possibly Africa's most utilised wilderness area but there is more to the reserve than people and animals as Leigh Kemp found out one morning when waking to an un-wilderness-like sound."

"Lake Nakuru National Park is a haven for millions of greater and lesser flamingoes but there is a great deal more than flamingoes in this exclusive park ..."

"Have you ever fantasised, or had a nightmare, about been force-fed meat, so much so that you had to call surrender ..... well at the Carnivore in Nairobi your fantasies, or nightmares, will come true ..."

"It is often pointless to compare countries in regard to safaris as all have specific attractions, however, due to the friendly rivalry existing between the east African giants, Kenya and Tanzania, associate editor Leigh Kemp has taken it upon himself to add a new angle to the debate. "

"There are some places that are memorable for significant happenings but Trout Tree Restaurant is memorable for simply being there ...."

"Witchdoctors, angry forest elephants and charging gorillas coloured Go2African, Catja Orford's adventures in Gabon's rainforests. Marco speaks to the author of Tracking Bubu."

"Kenya and Tanzania are countries of extremes. Their diverse landscapes, abundant wildlife and exciting activities made for a tricky selection. We eventually managed to whittle the list down to five of our top experiences in this incredible section of East Africa."

"If East Africa is the home of safari, Kenya is its birthplace. 14 flights and 8 days later, Alison and her travel companions had a good idea of why Kenya was - and still is - the essential safari destination..."

"Shaped by the Great Rift Valley, the parks and reserves of Kenya have freshwater lakes and extinct volcanoes, dense forest and wide open savanna grasslands. Synonymous with big skies, vast landscapes, great herds and predators, Kenya's great parks preserve the original romance and wild beauty of Africa..."