Africa Travel Information

Marrakech is a stunning destination, rich in history and culture. Its architecture is second to none in terms of charm and heritage, and the people are warm and dedicated to maintaining the cities integrity and traditional ways. This makes it one of the most interesting and invigorating places to go in the world.

This is the second part of a run-down of ten of the most attractive places in Marrakech. They’re in no particular order, so don’t forget to check out part one!

6. Djemma el Fna (Jemaa el Fna)

A place of both beautiful sights and sounds, any respectable Marrakech tours have to include a stop here. At night, it is populated by musicians, dancers and story tellers; by day, you can expect to see snake charmers and people with monkeys. Read the rest of this entry »

You must have seen it the news already. On July 9 2011, Southern Sudan became the newest nation in Africa and in the world. (See details in BBC, CNN, and Daily Nation). For the people of Southern Sudan, congratulations, it has been a long walk to freedom.

For travel enthusiasts, you may be happy to know that Southern Sudan provides you an incredibly rich experience, one that rivals or even surpasses other more established African destinations like Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Botswana, etc. This is despite the country’s prolonged civil war with its northern neighbor in the recent past. To this, add the fact that country is virtually a virgin destination, and you get a perfect reason for traveling to Southern Sudan now.

Here are 5 good reasons you should start planning your trip to Southern Sudan today. Read the rest of this entry »

The summer holiday season is almost here. As usual, thousands of people will travel to Africa for a safari vacation, during which they hope to see elephants, lions, the big cats and other African animals in their natural habitats. Sadly however, this influx of tourists may also have a negative impact on the welfare of the wild animals.

To help you plan a sustainable and animal-friendly safari, the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) has compiled the following travel tips for you:

• Conduct a background check of the travel company before booking your trip: Some tour operators cater for very specific interests like hunting safaris or photographic safaris. Whatever your interests, ensure that the company uses professional and well-trained naturalists/tour guides, who are conversant with local rules, regulations, and acceptable practices. There are many operators that employ inexperienced persons as tour guides. Such individuals do not have adequate knowledge to make your safari trip enjoyable and at the same time animal-friendly. Read the rest of this entry »