Today we climb Dune 45 and watch the sunrise over the Namibian sand dunes. We had a fiery orange and pink sunrise the morning we climbed dune 45.
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Coming from Thailand the land of massages we thought we were spoiled there, paying less than $5 for an hour rub down. That is until we got to Africa and experienced the African massage. You haven’t lived until you get a real African massage. The technique is nothing like a Thai, Swedish, or any other massage …
Victoria Falls Zambia helicopter tour in Livingstone is the best view of Victoria Falls. Victoria Falls helicopter flight is worth it.
One of the highlights of our time along Lake Malawi came on the day when I braved a 4:45 am alarm clock to watch the sunrise over the lake. I crept out of the tent to not disturb Hannah or our other campers. I even took care not to trip over the group that partied …
The Republic of Malawi is the long, skinny, land locked country sandwiched between Tanzania and Zambia. Malawi’s lack of natural mineral resources and decades of political corruption has left it among the poorest countries in all of Africa, and respectively the world. Malawi is a country that you can’t help but to feel like you …
Take a walk along the white sand beaches of Zanzibar. A two-hour boat ride off the shore of Tanzania lies the island of Zanzibar in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, Zanzibar beaches are some of the best in the world. The bright blue waters reminded me of Negril, Jamacia, and the bright white …
Most people have heard of the ‘Big 5’ which are the largest and most dangerous animals, but may not know this list. This is the 5 ugliest creatures roaming around the African continent. The Marabou Stork This bird reminded me of a crabby old bald guy, its head is featherless and the large beak help to put …
We followed the headmaster into an empty room with the exception of three chairs, clearly brought in just for our visit. The room smells damp and has another underlying odor that I couldn’t place. Today, there is no school. It is a national holiday for the upcoming elections. It’s just us and the headmaster in …
Nairobi is a popular starting point for adventures in Africa, but the city itself offers little to visitors. However, there are a few things you must do while visiting, and the Nairobi Giraffe Center should be at the top of your list. In the shadow of the city skyline in a quiet suburb of Nairobi, …
When on a safari, the big goal is to see the quintessential large game species. We were lucky enough to tick one of the safari musts by 9am on day two of our 43-day safari with Acacia Africa. From Nairobi, we headed south toward the border of Tanzania, to the Maasai Mara National Park. The …