After being named #1 on the 2022 Travel + Leisure® World’s Best Safari Outfitters list, we are thrilled to be nominated again this year! Nominees for the World’s Best list are reviewed by voters who rate “staff/guides, itineraries/destinations, activities, accommodations, food, value and cleanliness.” We would be honored to receive your vote for this distinguished award. As our mission states, “Travel Beyond is a company of travel specialists dedicated to designing custom journeys that responsibly immerse guests into some of the world’s most inspiring destinations.” We trust that you have experienced this with us and that you will support us with your…
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Christians often have animated discussions about who their favourite preacher is. In my tribe it would most likely be someone like John Piper, Tim Keller, Voddie Baucham, Conrad Mbewe, John McArthur, Alistair Begg, or Paul Washer. And, usually, the choice of favourite is substantiated: Piper for his passion; McArthur for his gravitas; Mbewe for his authority; Begg for his accent; and so on. With the advent of podcasts, social media, church websites, and YouTube, sermons are extremely easy to access. It’s a great way to redeem the time when taking a road trip or doing the washing. It’s a wonderful…
Last Updated on December 27, 2022 by adminAre you looking for an unforgettable romantic getaway? A place where you can explore the great outdoors together and get up close and personal with some of the most incredible wildlife on the planet? If so, then Tanzania should be at the top of your list!Tanzania is truly one of Africa’s most stunning countries next to Rwanda offering a life-changing gorilla trekking experience. It’s indeed a great destination for Africa wildlife tour packages. Its cultural wealth and breathtaking natural variety will take your breath away. It is an excellent option for a vacation…
The Canadian government has commended the peace moves in the conflict-torn Anglophone North-West and South-West regions of Cameroon. What began as a political dispute in the Anglophone region of Cameroon has now become a complex armed conflict between government forces and armed separatist groups. In 2016, English-speaking lawyers, students and teachers began protesting what they termed “neglect” and “cultural marginalisation” by the Francophone-dominated government of Cameroon, leading to a violent crackdown by security forces, according to a report by the Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect. The protesting unions kicked against the appointment of Francophone teachers, prosecutors and judges…
We aim to give our audiences a glimpse of the glamour and the politics of the African fashion scene. We hope that people come away with the view that African fashions are undefinable, always changing, always refusing to be pigeon-holed. We want audiences to come away inspired by the magnificence of African creativity and to want to find out more. Christabel Johanson interviews the curator of Africa Fashion, till April 16 at V & A, London Aso Lànkí, Kí Ató Ki Ènìyàn (‘We greet dress before we greet its wearer’) collection, 2021, Lagos, Nigeria. Lagos Space Programme. Photo: © Kadara…
Nothing hints at the dark past of the marketplace at Dalbo, a town in southern Ethiopia. Today, it is a thriving hub that draws farmers from the surrounding countryside each week, and doubles as a sports pitch on non-trading days.There are no plaques, monuments or inscriptions revealing that enslaved people were once sold here alongside livestock and cereals. Local people will often shut down the conversation when the subject is raised.“They are hiding the story because they feel ashamed,” says Zerfe Argaw, who lives on a farmstead a few miles outside Dalbo. “It is seen as a closed subject; people…
This luxurious Egypt itinerary invites travelers to discover one of the oldest civilizations in the world – famous for its astounding temples and pyramids, endless desert landscapes and the enchanting Nile River. In true Ker & Downey® Africa style, this itinerary gives you insider access to some of the most sought-after sites in the country alongside expert Egyptologisits who will enthrall history dating back 7000 years. Beginning and ending in Cairo, this journey includes a luxurious cruise down the river Nile from Luxor to Aswan, stopping off at key sites along the way. You can look forward to camel rides…
Under a moonlit sky in November, Etim Asuquo and his family sat outside their home in Issiet Ekim, southern Nigeria, enjoying the breeze from the river. The sound of gunshots broke the calm. Pirates were attacking Asuquo’s village.“I still cannot believe how it happened. It was like a dream,” says the 57-year-old. The group of men ransacked his home before burning it to the ground. He and his family ran into the bush for safety. “I did not take anything. All my property, including my fishing equipment, was destroyed.”Asuquo’s brother, Okon, 52, who lived nearby, died in the assault. Okon’s…
Great news from Africa. Botswana, considered by many to offer Africa’s best wildlife and wilderness, has removed the Covid 19 testing requirement for arriving vaccinated travelers. Travelers who are not vaccinated will require a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival, and if we are reading the official government gazette correctly, they will be vaccinated upon arrival! Ian ProctorUltimate Africa President“I first visited Africa in the late 1980s. I came face to face with a wild elephant, and fell in love with being on safari! I made it my goal to create an African travel…
Comment on this storyCommentDAKAR — At least 40 people were killed and dozens injured in a bus crash in central Senegal early Sunday, officials said, marking one of the deadliest accidents in the West African nation in recent years.President Macky Sall declared three days of mourning following the crash near Kaffrine, saying in a tweet that he was “deeply saddened by the tragic road accident.” The crash sparked a combination of mourning and outrage in Senegal, with some demanding government accountability for poor road conditions and failures to properly inspect vehicles. Sall said on Twitter that a meeting among ministers…