When planning a trip to Tanzania you will probably at some point find yourself considering the northern cities of Arusha and Moshi. You might also be trying to decide where to base yourself, do you stay in one or the other, or both? Arusha is usually the starting point for most Northern Circuit safaris (the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater etc) and then Moshi usually serves as the starting point for any Kilimanjaro expedition. They’re about equal distance from the airport (Moshi is a little closer) and they are both great places to visit in their own right. Moshi is a bit…
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Did you know that pairing wine with certain foods can help enhance its flavour and experience. This is especially true when wine is paired with cheese, thanks to the fact that the two sit on opposite sides of the spectrum of taste. Wine is astringent and cheese is full of fat and these two qualities complement each other. Stellenbosch Hills is giving visitors the opportunity to experience a wine and cheese pairing like no other. Enjoy a Sauvignon Blanc & semi-soft cheese flavoured with garlic and chives Crisp and zesty, the wine is an ideal partner to the cheese in…
It’s mid-March in northern Tanzania, and thousands of animals are milling contently on the rolling plains of the Serengeti. The female wildebeest have just dropped their calves, youngsters stumble and stagger to their feet and are up and running within minutes, and there’s still plenty of food to go around – life, albeit momentarily, seems pretty idyllic. And yet, one, or two, or maybe a few hundred wildebeest sense something in the air. For some reason, a few of them decide to start moving. They just get up and go, and the rest begin to follow. Just like that: the…
Khartoum — Sudan Airways and the leading German consultancy company of Lufthansa signed an agreement stipulating development plans for the Sudanese airline yesterday at the premises of the Ministry of Transport in Khartoum. The airline has been struggling after years of sanctions. The signing ceremony was attended by the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Mirghani Mousa, the Minister of Investment and International Cooperation, Mohamed Ibrahim, the German Deputy Ambassador to Sudan, and the Sudan Airways Managing Director. Investment Minister Mohamed Ibrahim hailed the agreement and said that it was one of the outcomes of the Paris Conference and lifting of…
Heard about the Devil’s Pool Victoria Falls, on the Zambia side? Swimming in the Devil’s Pool is one of the best things I’ve ever done whilst travelling in Africa, so much so, that I did it twice (2 years apart). A totally exhilarating experience that I would highly recommend. READ MORE: 30 Best Things to See & Do at Victoria Falls (Zambia & Zimbabwe) We took a shuttle from our hotel to the boat launch site, which lies between Livingstone town and the Royal Livingstone Hotel, my favourite place for afternoon tea in Livingstone. Once there, we signed in (and…
Let’s face it, dads are not very good at treating themselves. So, this Father’s Day do it for him by winning him two nights away at a luxury hotel The Radisson Blu has generously offered two nights accommodation for two people to the lucky winner of our Father’s Day competition. This is a prize worth winning! Not only is the accommodation in one of the hotel’s penthouses, but it also includes a dinner at the Piano Lounge and a bottle of Pongracza on arrival. Your dad’s going to be pretty happy with that. The Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence Cape…
What to do in Franschhoek? Well, I recently had the opportunity to stay at the incredible Mont Rochelle hotel centrally located in the French-inspired Franschhoek. The perfect base from which to explore the area, it’s located a mere 5-minute drive from the vibrant town centre. Despite the allure of just relaxing and enjoying your stay on the extensive Mont Rochelle property, Franschhoek has a lot to offer, so you should definitely venture out. Here are just some of the highlights I experienced during my stay. The beautiful Manor House, Photo credit: Mont Rochelle 1. Hop-On, Hop-Off Wine Route Franschhoek is…
Immediately the first leg of the journey, which began from the ancient Ethiopian city of Addis Ababa, ended with the aircraft landing at the Goma International Airport, the unusualness of this major city in the Democratic Republic of Congo, (DRC) struck us like a deadly punch from a prizefighter. Goma is the capital of North Kivu province in the Congo which natives of this French African country, in a rhythmically fascinating mouthful, call République Démocratique du Congo. Congo is reputed with huge reserves of cobalt, gold, gems, copper, timber, and uranium. Its most valuable resource is its large reserve of…
The fifth Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) would once again play host to high profile speakers. The AGM coming up in Uyo Akwa Ibom State would have as the Guest speaker the former Minister of Tourism and Creative Arts Ghana, Mrs. Catherine Afeku under whose tenure Ghana initiated the highly successful Year of Return Project. This was contained in a statement from the association, which also stated that Akwa Ibom-born international businessman with passion for tourism, Mr. Akanimo Udofia, would be the keynote speaker. “They will be supported by a member of the Federations…
Seeing elephants in the wild, in Africa, for the first time is out of this world. It’s a completely humbling and awe-inspiring experience to watch these magnificent creatures interact with each other and there’s a lot we can learn from them. If you’ve ever read The Elephant Whisperer or Love, Life & Elephants, you’ll know what incredible animals they are. Elephants work together as a team and show incredible empathy, some say they’re telepathic. And the females are in charge – the way it should be! 😉 So I wanted to share with you some of the best places in…