African Safari

Accra, Ghana's capital, is a bustling city of almost 2 million people. It's situated on the Atlantic coast and there are some fine beaches where you can enjoy a cold...

A hammam is a public bathhouse common in North Africa, particularly Morocco and Tunisia. People still gather regularly at their local hammam for a thorough scrubbing and a bit of...

I've been updating my list of African Airlines, which is practically a full time job. A few key points to note if you're looking for a regional flight within...

I spent almost every school holiday somewhere along the shore of Lake Malawi from when I was 5 to 19 years old. Since then I've traveled far and wide in...

Until a few weeks ago, I'd never been to a Saharan oasis and didn't quite know what to expect. As we got out of the car after a bumpy drive...

Somali pirates seem to be making headline news every day this week. Pirates have been very busy off the Somali coast for a couple of years now, (with increasing success)....

A short trip across the Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater by SUV and Balloon….

I recently enjoyed some very fresh lamb at a truck stop on the main road between Southern Tunisia and Libya. Luckily I was with some friends who knew what cuts...

South African Airlines just announced a change in their flight schedules from New York to Johannesburg, starting May 1st (2009). The new schedule allows for many more same day connections...

Erikson Rover safaris 4 x 4 self drive safari in Kenya, Uganda & Tanzania…

African Festivals and Events in May include a fragrant Rose festival in Morocco and a hunting feast in Ghana. A film festival in Uganda will keep the video halls packed...

Exclusive Golf & Safari Resort in South Africa.

Catching malaria is a common concern for those planning a trip to Africa. Malaria is prevalent in most sub-Saharan African countries and is responsible for more than a million deaths...

African Safari – Mother Cheetah hunts and kills Gazelle and then calls her 5 cubs for dinner…