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Archive for November, 2008

Cyling Through Ethiopia

Sunday, November 30th, 2008
Amaya and Eric have been cycling their way through Africa for the past couple of years. They've managed to pedal over 44,485 km's, (27,641 miles) and this month they reached...

Africa’s National Tourist Information Offices

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008
I've spent quite some time this week compiling a list National Tourist Offices for every African country. It's interesting how the quality of information that's presented on these government run...

Modern Day Pirates

Thursday, November 20th, 2008
Piracy is rife off the coast of Somalia, which the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) considers the most dangerous stretch of water in the world. Pirates are currently holding 14 ships...

Scalpel Safari — Medical Tourism in Africa

Monday, November 17th, 2008
Medical tourism is becoming big business for a few countries in Africa, namely South Africa, Egypt and Tunisia. According to a recent article in the New York Times, more than...

Safari Masai Mara Kenya

Sunday, November 16th, 2008

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Suggested Reading:

Uncertain Safari: Kenyan Encounters and African DreamsUncertain Safari: Kenyan Encounters and African DreamsUncertain Safari deals with the contours and complexities of African life today. Based on author Allan Winkler's personal experiences living and working in Kenya and traveling to many other parts of the continent, the book focuses primarily on East Africa and concentrates on Kenya in particular.

Tanzania Safari

Saturday, November 15th, 2008

The best of our safari in Kenia and Tanzania, covering several wild life parks: Tsavo West, Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro….



Suggested Reading:

We All Went On SafariWe All Went On SafariJoin Arusha, Mosi, Tumpe and their Maasai friends as they set out on a counting journey through the grasslands of Tanzania. Along the way, the childre... Read More >

African Festivals and Events in December

Friday, November 14th, 2008
If you're planning to be in Africa this Christmas you may be wondering whether to pack your stocking and Santa hat. In most cases it would be entirely appropriate to...

Fun Adventures for Families

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
About.com travel guides got together this week to highlight some of our best content regarding family travel, to destinations around the globe. If you can't make it to Africa with...

Zambian Safari

Monday, November 10th, 2008

Footage culled from three long days on safari in South Luangwa National Park in Zambia. That lioness in the end is only a few feet away. Also, the vehicle has no doors….



Suggested Reading:

Green Hills of Africa (Scribner Classics)Green Hills of Africa (Scribner Classics)

"There are some things which cannot be learned quickly, and time, which is all we have, must be paid heavily for their acquiring. They are the ver... Read More >

Lake Assal and the Salt Caravans

Monday, November 10th, 2008
Lake Assal (Bahr al Assal) in Djibouti is Africa's lowest geographic point, it lies 515 feet (155m) below sea level. It's a fascinating salt water lake, with beaches literally made...

Safari On Chobe River (Botswana)

Monday, November 10th, 2008

A HQ version is available at : Balade sur la riviere Chobe / Chobe river cruise / Chobe Flusskreuzfahrt / Travesia del rio del chobe (Bostwana) Chobe National Park, situated at the Northwest of Botswana, is one of the largest games concentration in all the Africa continent and one of the world’s last remaining sizeable wilderness area. By size, this is…



Suggested Reading:

The Fate of Africa: A History of Fifty Years of IndependenceThe Fate of Africa: A History of Fifty Years of IndependenceFifty years ago, as Europe's colonial powers withdrew, Africa moved with enormous hope and fervor toward democracy and economic independence. Toda... Read More >

Safari – Uganda

Monday, November 10th, 2008

Safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda. Welcome to Rwenzori Mountain Lodge in Mitandi!…



Suggested Reading:

Africa: Altered States, Ordinary MiraclesAfrica: Altered States, Ordinary MiraclesAfter a lifetime’s close observation of the continent, one of the world’s finest Africa correspondents has penned a landmark book on life and deat... Read More >

Cheap Flights to SA and Dakar from the US

Friday, November 7th, 2008
I feel like a spokesperson for South African Airways but they're really putting some excellent deals out there that I have to share with you. Especially since the US Dollar...

Kenya Declares National Holiday to Celebrate Obama Win

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008
There's a big party going on all over Kenya as the country celebrates Obama's victory. Drumming, singing and dancing is the order of the day as relatives and friends get...

African Thoughts on the US Election

Monday, November 3rd, 2008
Many Africans will be watching the upcoming US election, almost as closely as they watch their own, since American foreign policy obviously affects them directly. This year there's an added...

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