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Stone Town – Zanzibar’s old town

Narrow, winding streets that you can easily get lost in. Markets packed with busy Stone Town residents shopping for dinner. Mosques, Arabic squares and massive houses. Stone Town bursts with life and history. Stone Town is the cultural heart of Zanzibar. This old district of Zanzibar City has stood almost…

TIPS: What you need to know when planning a safari!

A safari holiday in Africa is an experience of a lifetime! There are certain things you can’t prepare for when going on safari. But you can find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions below, as well as tips that will help you make your tour even better.…

Balloon safari in Africa

Go ballooning and experience the fascinating plains, savannah and wild animal life of Africa from a fresh new angle. Feel the rush as the hot air balloon takes flight and silently floats over herds of elephants or giraffes as the sun slowly rises in the horizon. A balloon safari is…

5 attractions in Cape Town

Cape Town is unique. A metropolis of contrasts where the sombre, terrible past merges with the historic and ultra modern harbour promenade. And rising majestically behind the city is Table Mountain, like a protector of the city’s people. Cape Town is a mix of stunning scenery, all manner of cultures…

Is Africa a country? And other myths about Africa

Myths and misconceptions about Africa abound, but do any of them hold water? We’ve selected three of the most common myths about Africa, which you can read more about below. Myth 1: Africa is one big country Of all the myths about Africa, this is probably the most frequent one.…

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