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Moroccan ingredients in Marrakesh by Dennis Bunnik

Exploring the Delicacies of African Food

The African continent is vast and rich with diverse culinary heritage. African foods reflect the history, culture and geography of each region, as well as the influences of trade, colonisation, and migration.

African Safari | What to spot

You will spot an abundance of wildlife when travelling on an African safari. Whether you're spotting lions in the Maasai Mara or tracking wildebeest in the Ngorongoro Crater - every day is a new adventure.
Lion overlooking the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania by Zoe Francis

Experience Africa!

A continent of immense natural beauty, bursting with life around every corner, you will never feel more alive than when you're in Africa! An experience you have to do at least once in your lifetime, let this overview help you narrow down which of the many countries you will tick off that bucket list.
Ring-tailed lemur

Madagascar, Africa | Weird & wonderful Madagascar

Welcome to Antananarivo, Madagascar… an unexpected gem and a place I was told I would dislike. But it has everything I love – interesting buildings, beautiful scenery, an intriguing history and locals with a sense of humour.
Photo credit: Zoe Francis

Best "Big Five" Safari Destinations

The thrill of spotting the “Big Five” is an experience at the top of many travellers must-do list. Comprising of lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo, the term the “Big Five” was originally coined by hunters.

Namibia, Botswana & Vic Falls | Travelling across Southern Africa

Travelling across Southern Africa from Windhoek in Namibia to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe (a similar distance to that of driving from Sydney to Perth) I had no idea of the varied sights and experiences that I would enjoy on my journey. From the highest sand dunes on earth, to an inland delta and through to one of the largest waterfalls in the world.
How to pack for Africa

How to pack for your trip to Africa!

Are you wondering what you should pack for your trip to Africa? What are the essentials? Why is it so important to bring a soft bag rather than a hard-shelled suitcase? Marion Bunnik recently returned from our spectacular small group tour to Kenya & Tanzania. Below we’ll detail her tips on what to bring if you’re thinking about exploring this fantastic continent.