With its perfect sandy beaches, palm trees and relaxed seafront resorts, Zanzibar is like a dream. Popular with backpackers, this island off the coast of Tanzania also attracts more upscale holidaymakers looking for winter sun. This is the ultimate backpacking Zanzibar itinerary and travel guide, including where to stay, the best places to visit and […]
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Kenya Backpacking: An Amazing Masai Mara Safari
Our Kenya backpacking trip included an unforgettable Masai Mara tour, which involved witnessing the Great Migration, watching a lion pride’s breakfast-time, meeting Maasai people in their village and seeing many, many animals. Read on to find out how this incredible adventure unfolded. The initial meeting After an action-packed Nairobi day trip to all the local […]
These Are the Best Day Trips from Nairobi
Many of the best places to visit in Kenya‘s capital city of Nairobi are in the suburb of Karen. Named after Karen Blixen, author of memoir-turned-movie Out of Africa, the attractions include her former home and some charming animal centres. If you’re on a Kenya backpacking trip, for the best day trips out of Nairobi, I recommend hiring a local taxi driver […]
This is the Most Wonderful Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Trip
There are many ways to see the wonders of Africa. Here is why you need to experience a sensational Serengeti hot air balloon trip at sunrise, seeing the landscape and animals of Tanzania as you float serenely through the sky. Entering the Serengeti Having already explored Nairobi and the Kenyan part of the Serengeti – […]
